Mississippi State University briefs

Blue Star Memorial to be unveiled at MSU

STARKVILLE, Miss. - A first marker of its kind on a college or university campus in the Magnolia State will be unveiled Oct. 18 on the Mississippi State University campus as a reminder of sacrifices made by the nation’s military personnel. MSU's G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans is dedicating a Blue Star Memorial marker at 1 p.m. at Nusz Hall in a public ceremony hosted by the Garden Clubs of Mississippi. (MSU 10/13/22) Nation’s military personnel honored next week with MSU dedication of permanent Blue Star Memorial | Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)

MSU, Tougaloo continue partnership

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State University and Tougaloo College are once again partnering to expand educational opportunities in the Magnolia State. MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Tougaloo President Carmen J. Walters signed an MOU to enhance educational and research opportunities for students and faculty, particularly in (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. Under the agreement, the schools will continue to develop options for “3+2” programs, where students can earn a bachelor’s degree from Tougaloo and a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in engineering from MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering and earn graduate credit toward other master’s degrees. The agreement also creates a new undergraduate student semester exchange program and enhances scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in programs covered by the agreement. The MOU will remain in effect for five years. (MSU 10/13/22) MSU, Tougaloo College sign agreement to expand collaborations, STEM opportunities | Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)