Brigham readies to turn focus to MUW
Allegra Brigham isn’t interested in simply holding the door open for Mississippi University for Women’s next president. Nor will she be safely sheltered in her office contentedly crunching numbers while the faculty deals with students.
MSU radio-controlled aircraft team gets national honors
A team of Mississippi State University students is making a name for itself in the radio-controllable aircraft field.
MSU cuts 17 jobs
Mississippi State University announced Monday that 17 full-time and intermittent positions will be cut when Printing Services and Office Supply operations on the Starkville campus ends Aug. 1.
MSU: Consolidation of schools won’t bring layoffs
The combination of schools at Mississippi State University isn’t expected to result in any job losses, a university official said Friday.
MSU workshop introduces students to architecture
The inside of Giles Hall was bustling with activity this week as nearly three dozen high school students from throughout the Southeast converged on Mississippi State University for the 2010 Design Discovery architecture workshop.
No new developments in sexual assault case
The Mississippi State University Police Department is still investigating the report of a sexual assault reported to have taken place last weekend on campus, but had no new leads as of Wednesday.
Friday marks local release show for Mississippi John Doude
Even as John Doude studied engineering at Mississippi State University, the music called. After two years of college, the McCool native answered it. His swampy blend of Southern rock, deep roots blues and Americana has been drawing in fans ever since.
Vaughn named VP of MSU research
A nationally recognized authority on cyber-security and head of Mississippi State University’s computer science and engineering department is the university’s new associate vice president for research.
MSU students roll to EcoCAR victory
Mississippi State is on its way for a possible repeat.
A university student team of some 20 members took first place overall Thursday in the second round of the 2010 EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge.
MSU faculty, staff members honored
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State faculty and staff members are being honored for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the successful educational development of university students.
Judges Aycock, Waller address MSU grads
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice William L. “Bill” Waller Jr. of Jackson delivered the morning commencement address. U.S. Northern District Judge Sharion H. Aycock of Fulton spoke during the afternoon program.
MSU students protest helmet ordinance
STARKVILLE — The group began gathering outside Perry Cafeteria on the Mississippi State University campus Thursday just before 7 p.m.
MSU names interim athletic director
Mississippi State University announced Friday its senior associate athletic director Duncan McKenzie will serve as interim athletic director while the school continues its search for a long term replacement for Greg Byrne.
MSU names interim athletic director
Mississippi State University announced Friday its senior associate athletic director Duncan McKenzie will serve as interim athletic director while the school continues its search for a long term replacement for Greg Byrne.
Down to Earth: MSU touts environmentally friendly efforts during celebration
A gathering of some of Starkville’s most environmentally conscious minds took place Thursday at Mississippi State University as the 40th anniversary of Earth Day was celebrated around campus.
Center to West Point: consider our ideas
STARKVILLE — Before Mississippi Main Street’s charrette team came to West Point, there was already an effort under way to “CREATE” small-town change.
Kappa Alpha fraternity bans members from wearing Confederate uniforms
A college fraternity inspired by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has banned members around the country from wearing Confederate uniforms to “Old South” parties and parades after years of complaints that the tradition was racially insensitive.
Museum garden an exercise in sustainability
The grounds of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum are being transformed this week into a series of self-sustaining gardens as construction continues on a first-of-its-kind landscaping project in Starkville.
Officials: Fire at Starkville complex started in attic; no foul play suspected
Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Sunday morning fire in the Campus Trails apartment complex that damaged two buildings and displaced 70 residents.
Administrators: MUW can’t offset budget cuts
While administrators are working to boost enrollment and have raised tuition, budget cuts expected for Mississippi University for Women in coming years will be too steep to offset, school officials said Friday.