Mark Keenum serving as the 19th chief executive of MSU

Mark Keenum serving as the 19th chief executive of MSU
Photo by Kristen Hines Baker

October 17, 2009

During his Friday investiture speech in Lee Hall, MSU President Mark Keenum (at right) drew standing ovations for remarks outlining his visions for Mississippi State's future. A three-degree alumnus of the university, he was installed in a midday ceremony that also included remarks by Gov. Haley Barbour (at left) and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, among others. MSU First Lady Rhonda Keenum stands adjacent to Cochran. The address may be read here.