MSU urges caution, shifts to remote operations Monday [Jan. 26] due to predicted winter weather

Mississippi State is preparing for severe winter weather with university operational adjustments. MSU’s Starkville campus will shift to remote operations Monday [Jan. 26]. The Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville begins remote operations at 3 p.m. today [Jan. 23].
Link for MSU urges caution, shifts to remote operations Monday [Jan. 26] due to predicted winter weather

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MSU Riley Center unveils 2026 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series

A dynamic lineup of acclaimed and iconic artists will take the stage as Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts announces its 2026 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series.

January 22, 2026

‘Treasures’ from Williams Collection of Lincolniana featured during MSU Libraries’ February public program

Mississippi State University’s Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana is highlighting six newly donated artifacts from the Williamses during the special Feb. 12 program “Williams Collection: Treasures From the Vault.”

January 22, 2026

American Council on Education, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognize MSU with national community engagement distinction

Mississippi State is being nationally recognized for its commitment to integrating community engagement with university teaching and learning strategies and is reaffirming its commitment to building robust, sustainable partnerships that create lasting impact.

January 16, 2026

MSU-Meridian announces new leadership structure that facilitates streamlined operations, sharpens academic focus

Mississippi State University Provost and Executive Vice President David R. Shaw today announced changes at MSU-Meridian that reflect more than two years of planning and implementation to streamline operations and sharpen the university’s focus on its nursing and health-related academic programs.

January 15, 2026

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Growing Leaders: MSU Applied Leadership programs advancing careers

January 15, 2026

More than just a game: MSU event examines how sports build community, connection

January 14, 2026

MSU’s newest Institute for the Humanities Fellows explore rhetoric, military history, Southern family formation

January 13, 2026

Annual MLK Jr. observance at MSU includes remembrance, service components

January 13, 2026

MSU’s Rader earns second national award for landmark book on ‘fear of crime’

January 12, 2026

MSU supports state nursing workforce, announces Mississippi Hospital Association’s Hoover in inaugural university Senior Nurse Fellowship role

January 12, 2026

Social media surge: MSU jumps more than 150 spots in Division 1 social media ranking

January 08, 2026

MSU’s Swanson earns statewide humanities award for leadership, scholarship

January 08, 2026
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January 23, 2026

Maroon Alert Test Rescheduled for Jan. 30

January 21, 2026

Cleveland Center site improvements reroute pedestrian access

January 15, 2026

Hardy Plaza project enters second phase of construction

January 09, 2026

Stone Blvd. near Dorman, Ballew Hall limited to one lane Jan. 6-7

January 05, 2026

MSU members help lead Fulbright Association’s Mississippi Chapter

December 17, 2025

Renovation adding new student lounge, Event Services office space to MSU’s Colvard Student Union

December 16, 2025

Stone Blvd. closing Wednesday [Dec. 17] for traffic circle construction

December 16, 2025
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John Grisham Room, Third Floor, Mitchell Memorial Library

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Colvard Student Union

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MSU Office of Thesis and Dissertation; online

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