First Football Saturday: University readies for gameday with traffic, other details for MSU matchup against EKU

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MSU’s Famous Maroon Band carries new tradition into fall football season

Student-focused events welcome new, returning Bulldogs to campus this month

Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general surrounded by family, friends and servicemen

Discover the newest updates about Mississippi State University across all aspects of our work. Read in-depth news on the latest faculty appointments, awards won by members of our team, student achievements, upcoming events, live performances and more.

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Former MSU First Lady Patricia Lee passes away at 83

Patricia Pittman Lee, 83, succumbing to Alzheimer’s and related illnesses, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at The Traditions, a senior living community in Houston, Texas. She will forever be known for her joyful energy, hospitality and caring for others. A dedicated mom, who sacrificed for her children without regret, she was also fierce and relentless in defending her family and beliefs.

September 05, 2024

MSU employees remain Keenum’s ‘No. 1 priority’

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum praised lawmakers for funding employee merit raises this year and recommitted to seeking additional funds for pay increases in the upcoming legislative session.

September 04, 2024

It’s Ludacris: Hip-hop Grammy winner to fill streets as MSU Bulldog Bash headliner

One of the world’s most recognizable hip-hop artists—Ludacris—is bringing his distinctive Southern take on rap to the streets of downtown Starkville for the state’s largest, free outdoor concert, Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State.

September 04, 2024

HARDY concert in StarkVegas rapidly approaching Sept. 12 showtime at MSU’s Dudy Noble Field

Don’t miss a brand-new concert experience at Mississippi State when HARDY performs at Dudy Noble Field on Sept. 12.

September 04, 2024

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‘LIVE IN CONCERT!’ award winning concert poster exhibition comes to Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery

September 04, 2024

New biological sciences employee receives international wetlands research awards, helps MSU advance ecological modeling

September 03, 2024

MSU commemorates All-Steinway School status with public ceremony

August 30, 2024

MSU Psychology Clinic cuts ribbon on new, expanded Rice Hall location

August 30, 2024

Reed Food Technology establishes endowed MSU professorship, supports new Food Science Innovation Hub

August 30, 2024

MSU Cobb Institute director takes helm of Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures

August 30, 2024

New MSU landscape contracting and management concentrations expand career pathways

August 29, 2024

Newest William L. Giles Distinguished Professor, Grisham Master Teachers honored at MSU

August 29, 2024
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Recent Announcements

MSU veterinary students receive new Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship honoring late university alum, state representative

September 03, 2024

Fall General Faculty Meeting

August 21, 2024

91.1 The Junction: MSU radio boasts new name, sound and voice

August 12, 2024

College of Arts and Sciences launches innovative TEAMS program to foster teaching excellence

August 08, 2024

Longterm greenhouse parking lot closure begins today [Aug. 7]

August 07, 2024

Schedule adjusted for summer paving projects

July 31, 2024

Restriping project closes Stone Blvd. lane Tuesday [July 30]

July 29, 2024

Barr Ave. traffic limited during scoreboard maintenance project

July 22, 2024
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Upcoming Events

Responsible Conduct of Research: Avoiding Plagiarism for Graduate Students

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Virtual

Battle of the Bands

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Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall

R for Absolute Beginners 1: What is R?

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Online

Price Caldwell Visiting Writer Claire Jiménez

Location

John Grisham Room, Mitchell Memorial Library

Education Career Fair

Location

Humphrey Coliseum

Effective Lecturing in Your Online Course

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WebEx
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