Mississippi State's Garrison named Rhodes Scholar

Mississippi State senior Evan Garrison is the university’s latest recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most coveted international fellowships in the world.
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SEC Adjusts Football Kickoff Time As State Hosts Auburn

The Southeastern Conference has announced an adjusted game start time for Mississippi State's home contest against Auburn on Saturday, November 14.

November 13, 2026

MSU’s Imaginarium expands STEAM learning research through collaborative NSF grant

Mississippi State’s Imaginarium Creativity and STEAM Discovery Center is collaborating with the University of Alabama on a nearly $750,000 National Science Foundation-funded project that explores how K-8 learners engage with hands-on STEM experiences in informal learning environments. STEAM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and math.

November 13, 2026

Natchez Trace Council to honor MSU Baseball Coach O’Connor with John Robert Arnold Champion for Scouting Award Nov. 25

Mississippi State University Head Baseball Coach Brian O’Connor will be honored later this month as the second recipient of the John Robert Arnold Champion for Scouting Award by the Natchez Trace Council of Scouting America.

November 13, 2026

MSU senior journalist earns university’s first national Pinnacle Award

Mississippi State senior communication major Kate Myers is the university’s first student to win a national Pinnacle Award, one of collegiate journalism’s highest honors.

November 13, 2026

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MSU executive vice provost honored with international relaxin research Lifetime Achievement Award

November 13, 2026

MSU’s Bondurant strengthens statewide secondary mathematics education through NSF grant

November 13, 2026

MSU’s State Singers to perform at state music conference Nov. 16

November 12, 2026

MSU College of Arts and Sciences celebrates faculty excellence in research, mentorship, scholarship

November 12, 2026

MSU-Meridian’s third MSN cohort moves through rite of passage in white coat ceremony

November 12, 2026

MSU Veterans Day ceremony honors U.S. military service members

November 11, 2026

Little Feat performs at MSU Riley Center Nov. 20

November 11, 2026

MSU doctoral research on 160 million-year-old salamander species’ health earns national award

November 10, 2026
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Upcoming faculty development event to share insight on building successful careers

November 05, 2026

Temporary road closure scheduled for Famous Maroon Band Street extension project

November 03, 2026

Recreational field lighting project to begin along Stone Blvd

October 28, 2026

‘Howell at the Moon’: MSU observatory offers Halloween stargazing event

October 27, 2026

Court of Appeals visits three college campuses this fall, MSU on Nov. 12

October 22, 2026

Temporary road, parking closures planned near Bedenbaugh Hall

October 19, 2026

MSU hosting Nov. panel discussion on honors, awards strategies

October 16, 2026

Application window open for university teaching awards

October 12, 2026
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Fall Glass Recycling Drive

Location

Chadwick Lake Boat Ramp

Geospatial 3-Minute Presentation Competition

Location

Room 202, Hilbun Hall

Major Exploration Session

Location

Mitchell Memorial Library

Considerations for Collaborative Proposals

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Virtual

What Do Children Understand About Climate Change-Induced Water Issues in NOLA?

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Virtual

Hail State Holiday Lights: Lighting of the MSU Christmas Tree

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Holmes Plaza
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