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Feature Articles



Amy Tuck—focused on people
  Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck (BA '85, MPPA '94) is a people person. This isn't something she has to tell you—it can easily be seen as she moves through the corridors of the state Capitol.

Summer program teaches kids the science behind golf
  Mississippi State's newest summer camp has area teens scrambling for the golf course to learn science, physics, and math.

Howard Industries: Growing on customer service
  Laurel-based Howard Industries is a nationally recognized electrical manufacturing and transportation company. But in its latest enterprise, Howard is a David in a field of Goliaths.

Long, hot days and the smell of the soil
  For Ann Ruscoe, Mississippi's first woman county agent, the smell of freshly turned soil and being able to contribute to the community far outweigh the hot, dry hours afield.

Victorian-era culture preserved in digitized music collection
  Nearly a century after being composed, printed, and performed, more than 22,000 pieces of sheet music are being given new exposure at Mississippi State.

Making Mississippi high-tech mecca goal of new MSU center
  Taking a cue from California's Silicon Valley, a team of Mississippi State engineers is working to see this state become known as the "silicon carbide valley."

Campus shines with a fresh new look
  The campus is taking on a fresh new look as construction and renovations proceed.

Wildlife research tracks Mississippi predators
  A 10-year study by Mississippi State's Forest and Wildlife Research Center is yielding some surprises about the state's wildlife populations.

Iron Dawgs!
  Imagine the pressure it takes to crush rock into dust. Now you have a good idea of what it's like to shake hands with an 'Iron Dawg'!