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Enrollment grows as in-state students continue to make MSU their No. 1 university choice

Mississippi State is experiencing another record enrollment this fall. The university is reporting a total of 23,721 students, an increase of 158 students from last year’s 23,563 headcount. Enrollment ...
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MSU celebrates 60th anniversary of Holmes' admission

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Saturday [July 19] marks a pivotal moment in Mississippi State history—the 60th anniversary of Dr. Richard E. Holmes becoming the university’s first African American student. Dr.
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MSU physics professor uses new method to study plasma with DOE grant

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Chuji Wang, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Mississippi State University, is the recipient of a $199,000 grant from the Department of Energy’s Discovery ...
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MSU student-focused events welcome new Bulldogs to campus

Mississippi State is rolling out a slate of events this month to welcome new and returning Bulldogs for the upcoming academic year. From hosting move-in days to community-building activities and ...
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MSU selects 37 students from seven states for incoming Roadrunner class

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Thirty-seven Mississippi State University students are selections for the Roadrunner Class of 2022. Mississippi State University Roadrunner Lauren Weaks, second from right, leads a ...
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Statewide missing person investigations gain valuable help from MSU forensic expertise

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University’s Forensic Recovery Unit this week worked on the case of a missing Kansas woman whose body was recovered Monday [July 14] from a shallow grave in ...
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MSU-Meridian clinic expands trauma treatment with EMDR therapy, psychological assessment services

MERIDIAN, Miss. — A specialized and sought-after trauma therapy is now available through Mississippi State University-Meridian’s Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic. Eye Movement Desensitization and ...
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MSU to show ‘There’s No Place Like State’ during Homecoming festivities

STARKVILLE, Miss.—For Bulldogs near and far, there’s no place like home and “There’s No Place Like State.” Mississippi State will celebrate Homecoming 2026 Nov. 1-8 with a week of traditions and ...
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MSU-led local Fulbright Association chapter receives prestigious recognition for outreach efforts

STARKVILLE, Miss.—The nonprofit Fulbright Association’s Magnolia State chapter, led by Mississippi State International Institute Deputy Director Masey Smith, is being honored for its efforts promoting ...
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Keb’ Mo’ brings soulful blues to MSU-Meridian Nov. 13

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Keb’ Mo’ is bringing his signature red guitars and soulful blues songs to Meridian for a Nov. 13 show at Mississippi State’s ...
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Egg Bowl Food Fight

Mississippi State’s Bully’s Pantry takes on Ole Miss' Grove Grocery in the annual Egg Bowl Food Fight Nov. 1-20. Help MSU win this friendly competition while supporting students’ basic needs. Each ...
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MSU junior Stafford spends fall semester studying in Singapore thanks to Freeman-ASIA scholarship

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State junior Apollo Stafford of Saucier is spending the fall semester studying abroad in Singapore as a recipient of the prestigious Freeman-Asia Award.