Legacy of MSU’s first African American student marked with Holmes Plaza dedication

The legacy of Mississippi State’s first African American student, Dr. Richard E. Holmes, now is marked permanently on the campus of the 148-year-old land-grant institution.
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MSU art gallery features fall traveling exhibit ‘Ecce Homo: Behold the Man’

The Colvard Student Union Art Gallery at Mississippi State this month begins hosting “Ecce Homo: Behold the Man,” a traveling exhibit depicting 20 interpretations of the Passion of Christ.

August 21, 2026

Baptist Oktibbeha County selects new EMS provider for the county

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County has selected Priority Ambulance to provide emergency medical services for the county.

August 20, 2026

MSU’s Phi Delta Theta Fraternity chapter, president earn multiple honors from international organization

Mississippi State’s Phi Delta Theta Fraternity chapter is celebrating numerous group and individual awards received during the international organization’s recent Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute in Oxford, Ohio.

August 20, 2026

MSU adds transfer coordinator to help meet students where they are

Mississippi State is expanding its resources for transfer students with the appointment of Katelynn Potter as the university’s first coordinator for transfer services within the Center for Academic Success.

August 19, 2026

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MSU faculty member appointed to EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

August 18, 2026

MSU hosting preview days for prospective Bulldogs this fall

August 18, 2026

MSU leads multi-institutional study of novel system to improve water quality

August 17, 2026

STATE 1878 announces HARDY at Humphrey Coliseum on Oct. 2

August 17, 2026

NASA Artemis II mission manager, MSU alum Matthew Ramsey to headline university’s Convocation this month

August 17, 2026

Sweet Potato Field Day showcases farmer-MSU researcher alliance

August 14, 2026

Mississippi State’s Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine honors faculty, staff for excellence

August 13, 2026

MSU celebrates campus improvements with August ribbon cuttings

August 11, 2026
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MSU conducting fireworks, pyrotechnics demonstration Thursday [Aug. 20]

August 18, 2026

Temporary pedestrian routes established during Howell Hall project

August 13, 2026

Partnership Middle School walkway temporarily closing for construction

August 06, 2026

McArthur Hall ADA parking temporarily relocating

July 30, 2026

Campus parking lots temporarily closing for summer paving projects

July 21, 2026

Important Changes to Graduate/Professional Loan Programs Effective July 1, 2026

July 16, 2026

Barr, B.S. Hood intersection infrastructure closing temporarily

June 25, 2026

University Drive pedestrian bridge temporarily closing for annual maintenance

June 24, 2026
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Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall

Preparing for Career Fairs Employer Panel

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Room 2180, Old Main Academic Center

Fall Convocation

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Humphrey Coliseum

Ecce Hommo: Behold the Man Art Gallery Exhibit

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Colvard Student Union

Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Workshop, Regular Session

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MSU Office of Thesis and Dissertation Conference Room, Mitchell Memorial Library

Online Teaching 101

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Canvas LMS
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