70th Anniversary

70th
Anniversary

Our 70 Years

70 Stories for 70 Years

Alumni & Giving

Our 70 Years

As part of our 70th anniversary celebration, we are proud to share 70 stories that highlight the many paths our graduates have taken and the lasting influence of an Arts & Sciences education. Check back throughout the semester for more stories.

Our 70 years

70 Stories for 70 years

Gabrielle Ferreri

“Mississippi State felt like home. I was drawn to the strong sense of community and the academic foundation offered by the College of Arts & Science,” said Gabrielle Ferreri, a 2023 Mississippi State University graduate.

June 23, 2026

Ava Rutherford

“Maroon and white runs in my blood. My father attended Mississippi State University in the 90’s. I grew up attending football and basketball games on campus. There was never another thought in my mind of another school that I would attend,” said Ava Rutherford, a 2021 Mississippi State graduate.

June 15, 2026

Edward Rigdon

Mississippi State University’s long tradition of academic innovation has shaped generations of critical thinkers, hardworking professionals, and leaders in health care. Edward Rigdon was well-suited for the university’s legacy of excellence in medicine. He came to Starkville in search of the rigorous, high-caliber education that has come to define MSU.

June 15, 2026

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