Wicked’s Chenoweth, Grammy winner Hathaway slated for MSU Riley Center 2026 Fall Performing Arts Series

From Broadway Star Kristin Chenoweth to the Grammy Award-winning “First Daughter of Soul” Lalah Hathaway, Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts fall and winter lineup brings legendary musical arts and family entertainment to downtown Meridian.
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MSU Space Cowboys win International Rocket Engineering Competition championship

Mississippi State’s Space Cowboys Rocketry Team is celebrating its victory as champions of the recent 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition last month.

July 10, 2026

MSU research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency

Mississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields.

July 09, 2026

MSU ranks 4th nationally for Registered Behavior Technician exam pass rates

Mississippi State ranks fourth nationally for Registered Behavior Technician examination pass rates, according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

July 07, 2026

MSU President Keenum honors military, veterans with campus memorial tour on America’s 250th anniversary

As the United States celebrates its historic 250th anniversary of independence on July 4th, Mississippi State University reaffirmed its deep-rooted commitment to its nation’s veterans on Friday [July 3].

July 03, 2026

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MSU-Meridian 2026 PA graduates achieve 100% pass rate

July 02, 2026

MSU English scholar celebrates debut poetry book with virtual launch

July 02, 2026

MSU’s Hoover recognized with resolution by Mississippi legislators

July 01, 2026

MSU graduates 25 staff members in latest DAWG cohort

July 01, 2026

Marty, Linda Davidson gift aids MSU Riley Center operation, mission

July 01, 2026

Eye in the Sky: MSU grad student surveys waterfowl with drone technology

June 30, 2026

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Barr, B.S. Hood intersection infrastructure closing temporarily

June 25, 2026

University Drive pedestrian bridge temporarily closing for annual maintenance

June 24, 2026

Kappa Alpha house-area sidewalk temporarily closing for construction

May 14, 2026

Maroon Drive partially closed for faculty housing project

May 14, 2026

McCool, Montgomery halls projects begin May 18

May 14, 2026

Partial sidewalk closure at Bailey Howell Drive, College View Street intersection

May 08, 2026

MSU summer camps offer variety, enrichment, fun

May 07, 2026

Mississippi State releases annual ‘Drinking Water Quality Report’

May 05, 2026
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