MSU’s Famous Maroon Band receives highest national collegiate band award

Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band is marching to the beat of a new accolade as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious national Sudler Trophy—considered the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive.
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Mississippi State breaks ground for Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Center to combat disease in pleasure and work horses

MSU celebrates Jim and Thomas Duff Center dedication

MSU achieves another enrollment record, state’s only public university growing 10 of past 11 years

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MSU infrastructure improvements to change traffic flow, university main entrance temporarily closing

Two major Mississippi State infrastructure projects will change how commuters arrive and drive through campus.

December 08, 2025

MSU hosting fall graduation ceremonies this week

Mississippi State is celebrating fall commencement this week with ceremonies in Starkville and Meridian.

December 08, 2025

MSU wins first SEC Project MFG Championship

Mississippi State University students from the Innovation, Design and Engineering Education Laboratory, or IDEELab, have earned the university’s first Project MFG Southeastern Conference Machining Championship.

December 08, 2025

Mississippi State Secures 27th Bowl Game; Will Play In Duke’s Mayo Bowl

For the 27th time in program history, Mississippi State football is going bowling as the Bulldogs will play in the Duke's Mayo Bowl at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET on Jan. 2 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Mississippi State's opponent will be announced at a later time. The game will be televised on ESPN.

December 07, 2025

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MSU’s Goliath receives national Mosaic Award celebrating forensic advocacy

December 04, 2025

MSU’s Brown reelected to arts and sciences national board

December 04, 2025

Keenum highlights MSU’s commitment to farmers, agriculture during Delta Council keynote

December 04, 2025

MSU honors 19 top freshmen with Presidential Endowed Scholarships

December 03, 2025

MSU-Meridian receives $1.75 million NSF grant to strengthen STEM educator workforce

December 03, 2025

MSU graduate students, alumnus sweep national forestry research competition

December 03, 2025

MSU conservation education master’s program earns prestigious accreditation

December 03, 2025

MSU-grown poinsettias featured during sales, displays this week

December 03, 2025
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Recent Announcements

Stone Blvd. closing for traffic circle construction

December 04, 2025

Hardy Plaza construction closes road beginning Dec. 15

December 04, 2025

MSU to host MHSAA state football championships this weekend

December 01, 2025

2025 Starkville Christmas Parade postponed to Dec. 8

December 01, 2025

MSU’s McArthur Café to temporarily close for major renovation

November 19, 2025

Construction affecting Wise Center infrastructure through 2026

November 12, 2025

Mitchell Memorial Library construction temporarily closes entrance, sidewalks

November 11, 2025

Roadway connecting Robert L. Jones Circle, Bully Blvd. reopening this week

November 03, 2025
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Online Teaching 101: Best Practices in Online Instruction

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Online - Canvas

Spring General Faculty Meeting

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Colvard Student Union Foster Ballroom

AI Lunch and Learn: Everyday AI for Mississippi

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Online; CoWork @ The Hub, 401 University Drive, Starkville, MS

Lyceum Series: Ailey II

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Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall

Lyceum Series: Sonic Escape

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Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall

Lyceum Series: Canadian Brass

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Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall

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