Mississippi State Assistant Professor Gil Carter recently experienced a rare, behind-the-scenes visit to the White House and cultivated the opportunity to speak with lawmakers about his work and the importance of political communication.

Mississippi State Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures now offers the Global Seal of Biliteracy to MSU students, becoming the first university in Mississippi to sponsor the internationally recognized credential.

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.