Mississippi State Instructor II Kim Walters is using her Math in Your World class to teach students that math is more than problems in a textbook––it’s a practical tool with everyday applications, starting right here in Starkville.

Mississippi State University has signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with Keesler Air Force Base, paving the way for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Weather and Environment––an MSU Department of Geosciences program that will provide Keesler Air Force members a streamlined pathway to complete a four-year degree.

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.