On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., Mississippi State University faculty members will gather in Old Main 3320 for a debate, using contemporary political issues to demonstrate for attendees how to engage in respectful, civil discussion. The event, titled the Political Ideology Debate, will highlight a range of political perspectives and the value of constructive discourse on campus.

Mississippi State University’s Story State 2025—an annual contest aimed at sharing Mississippi stories—is open for entries for new and original stories from all students enrolled at any Mississippi institution of higher learning.

For Mississippi State University graduate Alijah Jones, the road to a Fulbright Scholarship began in the stillness of the pandemic. Feeling a lack of connection, Jones said he “indulged” in internet browsing, happening upon a YouTube video––“Dinner with my Italian Host Family.” Stepping outside the loneliness of isolation, he found not just a glimpse into another culture, but a spark that would one day take him across the world.