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?

Ryan P. Semmes, historian and Mississippi State Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library research director examines the far-reaching implications of Reconstruction in his first book “Exporting Reconstruction: Ulysses S. Grant and a New Empire of Liberty.” The 2024 University of South Carolina Press publication is part of the organization’s “Reconstruction Reconsidered” series.

Families in the Starkville community can embark on a fun, educational journey without ever leaving town, thanks to an exciting new initiative led by Mississippi State Associate Professor Kelly Moser—the Bulldog Explorers Program.