An albatross is a bird known for flying in wind currents and other weather conditions for thousands of miles without having to flap its wings. Could that same method of flight also be used to reduce the energy needed for planes?

Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety have formally agreed to work together on forensic investigations, including recovery of human remains, exhumations, surface scatter and burial recoveries, as well as identification of human skeletal remains.

Joining a highly select group of role models and mentors at Mississippi State, College of Arts and Sciences faculty members Kelly Moser and Holli Seitz are recipients of the 2025 John Grisham Master Teacher Award––the most prestigious teaching honor awarded at MSU.