MSU’s spring graduation ceremonies set for May 13-16

Approximately 3,500 Mississippi State spring graduates will conclude a major chapter in their educational journeys this month during commencement ceremonies scheduled May 13-16 in Starkville and Meridian.
Link for MSU’s spring graduation ceremonies set for May 13-16

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Kasitz named MSU’s latest NOAA Hollings Scholar

Jake Kasitz, a sophomore meteorology major from Gainesville, Florida, is Mississippi State’s latest recipient of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, a prestigious award providing financial support and hands-on, practical experience to the next generation of NOAA-related scientists, policymakers and educators.

May 01, 2025

MSU’s Walker honored as outstanding educator of the year

A national organization of landscape professionals is honoring a Mississippi State University landscape architecture and environmental design faculty member.

April 30, 2025

New era, new name: MSU announces the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre

Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication today [April 29] unveiled its name transformation to better reflect its evolving curriculum and industry alignment.

April 30, 2025

MSU one of eight universities receiving funding from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

A collaborative design studio and an interdisciplinary research seminar at Mississippi State University together are recipients of an almost $750,000 award from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to investigate complex challenges in the Gulf region.

April 30, 2025

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Engineering honor society at MSU announces new members

April 29, 2025

MSU Spring Startup Summit awards $100K to emerging businesses

April 28, 2025

MSU global research fuels community literacy, learning at International Fiesta

April 25, 2025

MSU’s new Master of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership meets workforce demand

April 25, 2025

MSU remembers legacy of Apollo 13 legend, alumnus Ed Smylie

April 25, 2025

MSU architecture students awarded prestigious travel scholarships

April 25, 2025

Nature Water study led by MSU geoscientist highlights global aridification, threat to agriculture

April 25, 2025

Driving discovery and student success: MSU CALS, MAFES faculty, staff and students honored

April 25, 2025
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Recent Announcements

McCarthy Gymnasium parking lot permanently closing May 5

May 01, 2025

B.S. Hood Drive temporarily closing May 5 for Davis Wade Stadium upgrades

May 01, 2025

New pedestrian, vehicle traffic patterns begin Monday [April 21] around Duff Center, McCarthy Quadrangle construction

April 16, 2025

Temporary, permanent changes coming to Duff Center-area infrastructure

April 09, 2025

Parking lot closure behind Rula Engineering and Science Complex begins April 14

April 03, 2025

Traffic, parking disruptions expected during April 4-6 events

April 02, 2025

Hardy Road sidewalk closure extended until July

March 27, 2025

Candidate No. 4 for School of Health Professions Dean campus visit announced

March 26, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Senior Celebration

Location

The Mill Conference Center

The Business of Ethical AI

Location

Vault Conference Room, CoWork at the Hub

Responsible Conduct of Research: Ethical Practices Concerning Intellectual Property

Location

301 Research Boulevard, Room 813 and Virtual

Teaching Portfolio Workshop

Location

Canvas

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Commencement

Location

Humphrey Coliseum

Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony

Location

Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall
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