Faculty & Staff News

Image Alternative Text: Pamela Scott Bracey, department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development assistant professor, has received grant funding for enhancement of a technology-rich distance education laboratory for undergraduate students enrolled in the TTE program in MSU’s College of Education. (Photo submitted)

Grants award education program with technology for teachers

A faculty member twice named Mississippi’s Outstanding University Business Educator of the Year also has landed a prestigious grant.

Image Alternative Text: The Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit system opened a new route Monday [Jan. 4] to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Lowndes County. Pictured following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the route are (l-r) MSU President Mark E. Keenum; GTR Executive Director Mike Hainsey; Jeremiah Dumas, MSU director for parking, transit and sustainability; and Mike Tagert, transportation commissioner for northern Mississippi. (Photo by Russ Houston)

S.M.A.R.T. system opens route to regional airport
Image Alternative Text: Graduating from MSU’s Leadership Excellence for Accomplished Professionals program are Jana Berkery (seated, l-r), Jordan Ramsey, Jodi Roberts, Amelia Treptow, Anne Skinner, Nicole Cobb and Shonda Cumberland; and Bart Prather (standing, l-r), Scott Kolle, Trey Harrison, Jacob Forrester, Hal Teasler and Doug Carpenter. (Photo by Russ Houston)

MSU staff graduate from Leadership Excellence for Accomplished Professionals program
Image Alternative Text: Christine Coker has helped build more than 35 community and school gardens in Harrison County. (Photo submitted)

MSU professor helps feed a community

One in nine people on earth do not have enough to eat; in America it’s one in seven; and in Mississippi, one in four. At Mississippi State University…

Image Alternative Text: Jack Cristil (Photo by Fred Faulk)

Book proceeds donated to fund Jack Cristil Scholarship at MSU
Image Alternative Text: Elva Kaye Lance (Photo by Russ Houston)

Elva Kaye Lance of MSU to lead major bandmaster group
Image Alternative Text: Angela S. Farmer (Photo by Russ Houston)

MSU education faculty member again honored for research

Image Alternative Text: William “Will” Staggers (Photo by Russ Houston)

Staggers joins the MSU Foundation development team
Image Alternative Text: Dallas Brooks (Photo by Russ Houston)

Brooks named Raspet Flight Research Laboratory director, ASSURE associate director of research
Image Alternative Text: Allison W. Pearson (Photo by Megan Bean)

Pearson named interim associate vice president at MSU
Image Alternative Text: Interim Associate Vice President and Executive Director of MSU’s International Institute Jon Rezek (left) and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Julia Hodges (right) congratulate new Fulbright Scholars Xue Mei of China, Shahzaib Abbasi of Pakistan, and Hellen Stephanie of Indonesia. (Photo by Beth Wynn)

Fulbright Scholars at MSU enjoy hospitality, rich academic experiences
Image Alternative Text: For many, the holiday season is one of the most anticipated times of the year; yet it also can be one of the most stressful times. (Photo courtesy of Canadapanda/Shutterstock.com)

MSU psychologist: ‘Allow time to enjoy the holiday and not just be driven by it’