Research & Innovation News

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NSF survey: MSU remains highest-ranked research university in state

A new report from the National Science Foundation again finds Mississippi State ranked among the nation’s top 100 research institutions and the…

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USDA research leader gets first-hand look at MSU research capabilities
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Largest MSU college makes Rader permanent associate dean
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Head of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission visits MSU

J. Christopher “Chris” Giancarlo, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is visiting Mississippi State University this week to…

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MSU scientist honored by FFAR for early-career innovation

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Siberian rewilding expert to speak Dec. 8 at MSU
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Smith tapped as interim RCU leader at Mississippi State
Image Alternative Text: Officials celebrate the grand opening of Mississippi State’s 10 million addition to Mitchell Memorial Library.

MSU celebrates new home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Williams Collection of Lincolniana
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Research rockstars: Graduate students shine in MSU’s fifth annual Three Minute Thesis competition
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MSU’s Hopper honored with national leadership excellence award
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MSU English faculty member honored for linguistic innovations
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Carl Small Town Center at MSU receives public outreach, design honors for ‘Marking the Mule’ project