The State of Black Men Symposium is an all-day series of workshops designed to encourage academic and social success for students at Mississippi State University. Free to all, the conference culminates with a 6 p.m. keynote address by Terrell Strayhorn, professor and founder/CEO of Do Good Work Educational Consulting LLC. An internationally-recognized student success scholar, highly acclaimed public speaker and award-winning writer, Strayhorn is author of 10 books and over 200 book chapters and journal articles, among other publications. Strayhorn maintains an active and highly visible research agenda focusing on major policy issues in education, including student access and achievement; issues of race, equity and diversity; impact of college on students; and student learning and development. Click the "Link" below for a complete schedule of events.