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MSU urges caution, patience for gameday traffic, parking

With the largest enrollment in the university’s history, a number of major campus construction projects now ongoing, and several major campus roads…

Image Alternative Text: A record fall enrollment of 20,873 "underscores Mississippi State's reputation for preparing our students to succeed in life," said MSU President Mark E. Keenum.

MSU records historic number of students, first-time freshmen
Image Alternative Text: A variety of events are planned for the Bulldogs' first home game weekend.

MSU readies for eventful home game weekend
Image Alternative Text: After a review of Mississippi State University’s response to a potential active shooter threat last week, MSU President Mark E. Keenum met with other university officials and area law enforcement agencies to formulate a long-term plan to enhance safety and security at MSU – a plan the president called “TLC” – training, locks and communications. MSU Physical Plant staffers Robert Moore, left, and Randal Nickels, right, are shown installing new locks in Carpenter Hall as part of that plan.

MSU formulating plans to enhance campus security

During three post-event meetings with senior administration officials, the Crisis Action Team and law enforcement, Mississippi State President Mark E…

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STATEMENT OF MSU PRESIDENT MARK E. KEENUM
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MSU President: ‘Safety of our Students is Paramount’
Image Alternative Text: MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, looks on as former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour shares stories of sacrifice and courage exhibited by Mississippians and others from around the country in response to Hurricane Katrina. The Yazoo City native’s well-attended presentation was held Monday [Aug. 24] in Mitchell Memorial Library’s John Grisham Room. (Photo by Megan Bean)

Barbour hopes new Hurricane Katrina book makes Mississippians proud

Image Alternative Text: Ron Hall, co-author of MSU’s 2015 Maroon Edition common reading experience selection, “Same Kind of Different as Me,” shared life lessons with the Class of 2019 during the university’s second Freshman Convocation.

Maroon Edition co-author to Class of 2019: ‘What will be your legacy?’
Image Alternative Text: Craig Carter of the Mississippi Department of Transportation; Chief Frank Nichols of the Starkville Police Department; Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney; Mississippi Highway Patrol Director Col. Donnell Berry; Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Albert E. Santa Cruz; MSU President Mark E. Keenum; MSU Executive Associate Athletic Director Duncan McKenzie, MSU Police Chief Vance Rice; MSUPD Lt. Brad Massey; Mississippi Department of Public Safety Deputy Administrator Ken Magee; and MSU Vice President

MSU’s Keenum, local and state law officials plan safe gamedays
Image Alternative Text: Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum (from left) and Argonne National Laboratory Director Peter Littlewood signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday [Aug. 13] which will create a research partnership between the two institutions. (Photo by Megan Bean)

MSU, Argonne sign MOU for joint energy research
Image Alternative Text: MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks to nearly 300 new graduate teaching assistants during a training workshop in preparation for their formal GTA certification. (Photo by Keats Haupt)

MSU graduate teaching assistants conclude weeklong workshop

Image Alternative Text: Mississippi State University and the Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground Monday [Aug. 10] at the site of the seventh annual Maroon Edition home, located at No. 5 Hope Lane in Starkville. (From left) Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman; Star...

MSU, Habitat break ground at Maroon Edition site