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CAS Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

The College of Arts and Sciences proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Our platinum theme reflects a legacy of brilliance—symbolizing the strength, resilience, and enduring value of the college as we honor seven decades of excellence in teaching, research, and service and look ahead to a vibrant future.

Our 70 Years

Departmental Highlight

MSU is among Forbes ‘America’s Best Large Employers’

Mississippi State joins leading IT services, healthcare, automotive, and financial companies as the only Mississippi higher education institution to achieve this national recognition.

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Cosmic Kickoff: Former D1 athlete bridges football, physics for MSU Black History Month program

Astrophysicist and former Division I college football star Dakotah Tyler is headlining Mississippi State’s Black History Month program “From Gridirons to Galaxies” this month.

February 17, 2026

Robert Lenard Barnes Jr.

For Robert Lenard Barnes Jr., arriving at Mississippi State University was not the result of a carefully mapped plan. It was, as he describes it, a mix of faith, circumstance, and a single campus visit that changed everythin

February 16, 2026

MSU's Goliath featured in NPR article: Shocking and strange: Experts compare Nancy Guthrie's case to other missing persons

The abduction of Nancy Guthrie is putting a spotlight on the excruciating uncertainty endured by thousands of families whose loved ones go missing each year.

February 13, 2026
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Upcoming Events

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Visiting Writer: Poet Kimiko Hahn

Q&A + Book Signing Following the Reading Honors: New York State Poet, Guggenheim Fellowship, Pen/ Voelcker Award, Shelley Memorial Prize, The Poetry Foundation's Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award, The American Book Award Sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of English

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Taylor Auditorium/ McCool Hall

Fahrenheit 451

February 18-21 at 7:30 P.M. February 22 at 2 P.M. Tickets at https://msstate.universitytickets.com/?cid=168

Book Tasting: a showcase of A&S authors

Join your A&S colleagues for a fun and engaging taste of our 2025 authors. Celebrating the works of Ryan Semmes, Josh Foreman, Candace Lukasik, Michael Nadorff, Ted Atkinson, Marty Lang, Courtney Thompson, Samyak Shertok, and Kemeshia Swanson. Authors will be on hand to discuss their work and sign books. Curated MSU Cheeses & Boutique Beverages
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Vision Magazine is an annual publication produced by the College of Arts & Sciences Communication Team.

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