The Drill at Mississippi State has been rescheduled for Aug. 24 from 5-6 p.m.

Students are invited to join the Student Association on the university's historic Drill Field next week as the 2015-16 academic year at Mississippi State is celebrated.

The university's annual welcome back pep rally will feature guest speakers including MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Men's Head Basketball Coach Ben Howland. The Famous Maroon Band, Spirit Groups, Bully, and Miss MSU Randi Kathryn Harmon also will be making appearances.

Free t-shirts and MSU ice cream will be available, and attendees can participate in the traditional signing of the MSU Creed.