“Mississippi State University provided me the academic tools and experiences I needed to be accepted into and thrive in medical school,” said physician Fred Corley, a 1968 Mississippi State graduate and current San Antonio resident. “These included disciplines, time management, and lots of encouragement from my professors to have a stimulated and inquisitive mind.”

“From a very young age I had the dream of being a doctor and making a difference in the medical field in some form or fashion. The courses I took in the College of Arts and Sciences gave me the foundation to move forward and achieve my career goals later in life,” Hulett said.

Mississippi State English Professor Robert West has written “A Clear Eye,” a collection of 59 poems offering reflections on nature and human experience.

“There are so many reasons I chose Mississippi State University for college. Their psychology program is consistently ranked #1 in Mississippi, and their research department is outstanding, said Destany Taylor, who currently lives in Madison, Miss. “Since I knew I wanted to stay in-state, joining the best program was important to me. The campus itself is vibrant, diverse, and incredibly welcoming—which made the decision even easier. In the end, becoming a Bulldog just made sense.”

Mississippi State University psychologist Mary E. Dozier recently joined Amy Juravich on All Sides, a public radio program produced by WOSU Public Media, where Dozier discussed the psychology of clutter, spring cleaning and hoarding disorder.

Mississippi State’s Grisham Lecture Series continues this month with a talk by 2025-26 Grisham Master Teacher Kelly Moser on purposeful practices in teaching.

“I often joined Dr. Lewis R. Brown for lunch at the Perry Cafeteria, and I remember how he would stop to chat with so many professors and students he knew. Those interactions made me feel connected to the department,” said Magan Green, 2001 MSU graduate, majoring in microbiology. “Dr. Brown was an incredible teacher and invested a lot of time in my life and career.”

Mississippi State’s College of Arts and Sciences recently honored seven faculty members for accomplishments in teaching, research and distinguished service at its annual spring awards ceremony.

“My personal interest in the sciences was cultivated by an early experience with Mississippi State University,” said Ralph Alewine, a 1970 MSU graduate and current supporter of the university.

The war in the Middle East is disrupting helium supplies. That's bad news for more than party balloons.

A Mississippi State physicist has achieved a significant scientific advancement, producing a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets and life on Earth.

Mississippi State University’s John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development celebrates its 50th anniversary April 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a special event at The Mill honoring five decades of service to Mississippi and beyond.