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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Kemp represents MSU College of Architecture, Art and Design at Italy’s Venice Biennale premier international exhibition

Mississippi State’s Leah Kemp, director of the Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center in the College of Architecture, Art and Design, is representing the university this week during the opening of a premier international exhibition, the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.

May 09, 2025

‘We need more Hollys’: MSU celebrates alumna’s selfless, lifesaving act for her student

Holly Allgood was in her classroom at Tupelo’s Early Childhood Education Center with her student, Bowen Dorr, when the phone call came—she was a match.

May 09, 2025

MSU 2025-26 Student Association Executive Council takes office

Mississippi State is announcing its Student Association Executive Council, leaders who will serve as the governing body and voice for students during the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.

May 08, 2025

Howard Industries contributes lead gift for Mississippi State’s new indoor practice facility

Howard Industries, a leading manufacturer of electrical and technology products, has provided the lead naming gift for Mississippi State University's new football indoor practice facility.

May 07, 2025

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Fall 2025 Tuition & Fee Changes

May 09, 2025

MSU honors universitywide faculty, staff with excellence in teaching, advising awards

May 07, 2025

Graduating MSU fine arts seniors present ‘Transience’ exhibit

May 07, 2025

MSU researchers, both MGS geologists, help unearth giant mosasaur fossil near campus

May 06, 2025

Puppies with a Purpose: MSU students nurture, raise future guide dogs

May 05, 2025

MSU President Mark E. Keenum issues statement welcoming Baptist Memorial Health Systems to MSU, community

May 05, 2025

MSU well-represented in 2025 class of NSF Graduate Research Fellows

May 05, 2025

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Recent Announcements

Kappa Delta house-area sidewalk closing through summer 2026

May 08, 2025

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
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Teaching Portfolio Workshop

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Canvas

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Commencement

Location

Humphrey Coliseum

Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony

Location

Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall

MSU-Meridian Commencement

Location

MSU Riley Center

The Business of Ethical AI

Location

Vault Conference Room, CoWork at the Hub

Starkville Campus Commencement: College of Arts and Sciences

Location

Humphrey Coliseum
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