MSU celebrates 60th anniversary of Holmes' admission

Saturday [July 19] marks a pivotal moment in Mississippi State history—the 60th anniversary of Dr. Richard E. Holmes becoming the university’s first African American student.
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MSU, U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command enhance collaboration through research agreement

A new Mississippi State University and U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command partnership is advancing key technical fields and new technologies in support of the Navy’s defense mission.

July 28, 2025

Southern rock legend Marshall Tucker Band to perform at MSU Riley Center in August

A legendary, multi-platinum selling Southern rock group brings its iconic sound to the MSU Riley Center next month.

July 25, 2025

MSU to launch AI initiative powered by Amazon Web Services

Mississippi State University (MSU) has announced a groundbreaking campus-wide AI initiative, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), becoming the only university in Mississippi, and the first in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), to implement AWS’s artificial intelligence services to enhance engagement with prospective students, alumni, and supporters.

July 25, 2025

MSU, USDA offers high school students, undergrads notable research experiences

Mississippi State University is providing hands-on research experiences to both high school and undergraduate students through an integrated project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

July 24, 2025

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MSU students gain hands-on agricultural industry experience through Helena internships

July 24, 2025

First line of defense: USDA funding MSU’s fight against destructive plant pests

July 23, 2025

MSU’s Anthony revises Mississippi history textbook for middle, high school students

July 22, 2025

MSU’s Center for Academic Excellence receives internationally recognized certification for tutor-training efforts

July 22, 2025

MSU’s Coble receives prestigious Farm Foundation R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award

July 21, 2025

Statewide missing person investigations gain valuable help from MSU forensic expertise

July 18, 2025

Board of Trustees approves first reading of proposed policy, adopts new policy

July 18, 2025

MSU-supported proposal advances to final round for federal Sentinel Landscape designation

July 18, 2025
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Recent Announcements

Howell Hall renovation temporarily closes area infrastructure beginning Aug. 4

July 28, 2025

Temporary closure of accessible parking on Bell Island set for July 9-11

July 08, 2025

Stone Blvd. temporarily reduced to one lane today [July 7]

July 07, 2025

Upcoming part-time jobs fair links students to positions across campus, community

July 03, 2025

Mississippi State, Cenergistic launch campuswide energy conservation program

July 02, 2025

Partial Bully Boulevard sidewalk closure scheduled through early July

June 26, 2025

Little’s MSU Spanish courses earn international Quality Matters certification

June 04, 2025

Verner Hurt Boulevard lane closure begins May 21

May 20, 2025
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Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Student Union

How to Handle an On-Campus Emergency

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MSU Center for America’s Veterans

First Day of Class Photos

Location

YMCA Plaza

Part-Time Job Fair

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Colvard Student Union Ballroom

Thesis and Dissertation Formatting: Hybrid Workshop, Regular Session

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Giles Electronic Classroom, Mitchell Memorial Library; Online

Grab Control of Your Day with Charlise

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Hub Conference Room, first floor, 301 E Main St., Suite 125, Starkville
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