History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture

Posted On Thursday, November 22, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in ...

Acoustics Center Successful in Reducing Jet Noise for U.S. Navy Aircraft

Posted On Thursday, November 22, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , , ,   
OXFORD, Miss. – The roar of high-performance jet engines is ear-piercing, but University of Mississippi researchers at the National Center for Physical Acoustics are studying ways to reduce the shriek of U.S. Navy aircraft. Noise-induced hearing loss is the Navy’s No. 1 occupational health expense. The economic consequences to the Navy of hearing ...

U.S. Congressman Harper Visits MSU

Posted On Sunday, November 4, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
par par STARKVILLE, Miss.--U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper stayed true to the guiding purpose behind Mississippi State University's Morris W.H. "Bill" Collins Speaker Series -- starting a frank and open conversation about his life.par par His presentation in the John Grisham Room at Mitchell Memorial Library on Thursday gave Harper the chance to talk about ...

MSU\'S Annual TRASHION Show: Students Wear Recyclables

Posted On Saturday, November 3, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , ,   
par par STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Some people might say old newspapers, receipts and video cassettes are garbage.par par Mississippi State University School of Architecture students would say they're wrong.par par In fact, anyone interested in seeing "garbage" become "fashion," should attend the fourth annual TRASHIONshow in Giles Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., sponsored ...

Kenyan ambassador to visit MSU Thursday

Posted On Monday, October 29, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
STARKVILLE, Miss.--One Kenyan leader is setting an example both in Africa and the world as an empathetic leader representing the sick, the poor and the isolated. He will share his knowledge and his mission at Mississippi State University's Taylor Auditorium at McCool Hall on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. as a ...

Board Of Trustees Extends Best Consideration Deadlines

Posted On Saturday, October 27, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: ,   
The Board Search Committees leading the searches for the next president of Delta State University and the next president of the University of Southern Mississippi have extended the best consideration deadlines for applications and nominations for the positions. The Best Consideration Deadline for the University of Southern Mississippi presidential search has ...

BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXTENDS CONTRACT FOR ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

Posted On Friday, October 26, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , ,   
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning demonstrated great support for Alcorn State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II when they voted unanimously to extend his contract for four more years. The contract extension follows a careful review that included meetings with stakeholders on campus. Since ...

Neon Trees no longer headlines Bulldog Bash 2012

Posted On Friday, October 19, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: ,   
Pop/Rock group Neon Trees has cancelled their fall college tour, and will no longer headline Bulldog Bash 2012 on Nov. 2. In a statement released by the band, Neon Trees cited personal circumstances as the reason for the cancellation. "Due to an unforeseen personal circumstance, we need to cancel our upcoming college ...

MSU Announces 2012-13 Tillman Military Scholars

Posted On Thursday, October 18, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
STARKVILLE, Miss.--For the fourth consecutive year, Mississippi State is awarding national Tillman Military Scholarships as one of 14 campuses across the nation designated as a university partner for the program by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Two students at the university join five previously enrolled as 2012-13 selections for the academic awards ...

MSU Invites All to Oct. 30 United Way 5K Campus Race

Posted On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
STARKVILLE, Miss.--Members of the Golden Triangle community are invited Oct. 30 to help support Mississippi State's United Way campaign by running or walking "Bully's 5K for United Way." Race-day fun begins with 5:30 p.m. registration at the university's McArthur Hall, located at the Barr Avenue-Collegeview Street intersection. The pre-registration entry fee ...

Board Of Trustees To Meet Next Week

Posted On Saturday, October 13, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
The Budget Committee, a standing committee of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning chaired by Trustee Aubrey Patterson, and the Academic Affairs Committee, chaired by Trustee Doug Rouse, will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. Members of the Board may participate ...

Columbus, Starkville students to be part of children's concert series

Posted On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
STARKVILLE, Miss.--The Starkville/Mississippi State University Symphony Association and Columbus Arts Council are co-sponsoring a series of concerts for children and the general public. In Columbus Oct. 25, the 60-piece Starkville Symphony Orchestra will perform for kindergarten-fifth grade students at 12:30 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women's Rent Auditorium. A full concert ...

Tutors Pledge To Improve Reading Skills, Strengthen Communities, Engage Children

Posted On Saturday, October 6, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , , ,   
Earlier today, 363 America Reads-Mississippi (ARM) AmeriCorps members took the AmeriCorps pledge to “Get Things Done” for the 2012- 2013 program year. The ARM program started its 15th year of service as a well known literacy-focused national service program. ARM was established in 1998 through a grant from the Corporation for ...

Secretary of State Presents Southern Miss with Check for $366,100

Posted On Friday, October 5, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , ,   
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann presented The University of Southern Mississippi with a check for $366,100 on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building on the University’s Hattiesburg campus. “Our colleges and universities are struggling in these lean budget times to educate our children and stay on the ...

MSU honor society donates to local Habitat for Humanity

Posted On Friday, October 5, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: ,   
October 04, 2012 STARKVILLE, Miss. -- By donating more than $1,000 toward the completion of a fourth Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home, a new Mississippi State University service fraternity is fulfilling one of its missions. Alpha Rho Chi at MSU primarily includes College of Art, Architecture and Design majors, though service-oriented ...

Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte’s Challenge: ‘Keep the Movement Alive’

Posted On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI  Tags: , ,   
OXFORD, Miss. – Mixing memories of moments with meditations on the magnitude of the movement, civil rights activist Harry Belafonte challenged a rapt audience observing the 50th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi to forge ahead to new human rights victories. The legendary entertainer, who has been an advocate ...

Southern Miss Alum Carlton Wade to present at Sept. 25 Honors Forum

Posted On Saturday, September 22, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI    
FRI, 09/21/2012 University of Southern Mississippi alumnus and Hattiesburg native Carlton Wade, a hip-hop journalist who has written for XXL andThe Source, will be the featured presenter at the next Honors Forum, set for Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Stout Hall on the Hattiesburg campus. Admission is free. While a student at ...

Mississippi State welcomes six new Fulbright students this semester

Posted On Saturday, September 22, 2012 By . Under MISSISSIPPI    
New Fulbright Scholars shown with MSU Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Gilbert, center, are front row, (l-r), Gina Rico Mendez and Job Bonyo; and back row, (r-l) Rosanna Carreras de Leon, Mohammad Al Boni, Carlos Cabrera and Anara Kozhokanova. September 21, 2012 STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State is welcoming six new Fulbright ...
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