70th Anniversary

“When thinking about my time at State, two classes stand out: ‘Crisis Communications’ with Karyn Brown and ‘PR Organizations’ under Dr. John Forde. I pull from my experience daily. They taught us how to navigate challenging situations with a level head and a clear plan of attack,” said Emily Austin, a communication graduate with a concentration in public relations.

Katrina Poe’s path to Mississippi State University began with family and a clear sense of purpose. Introduced to MSU by her aunt, an alumna she admired, Poe arrived on campus already knowing she wanted to pursue medicine and that science was where she belonged.

“My favorite memories at Mississippi State University all center on time spent with friends and fellow students. I have fond memories of those football games shared with friends! However, one academic moment stands out: achieving a breakthrough during my chemistry research in Professor Grimley’s laboratory,” said Wigley. “Though relatively modest, that discovery unexpectedly earned the respect of my fellow research students and advisor, and more importantly, it profoundly shaped my ambition to pursue a career in chemical research.”