After earning his degree from Mississippi State University, Jonathan Hollingshead built a successful career working for some of the world’s leading tech companies. Now, he’s bringing that expertise back home – transforming a small Mississippi tech brand into a national contender and creating opportunities for the state’s top talent.

Chief Master Sergeant William D. “Bill” Forbus, USAF, has always believed in the power of investing in people. Now, through his newly established scholarship at Mississippi State University, his legacy will continue to shape the next generation of Air Force leaders.

All learning begins with identifying the facts and subjects meant to be learned. Discovering subjects a student did not know existed requires exploration. For many Mississippi State University students, the place of that exploration’s beginning is Taylor Auditorium in McCool Hall. An upcoming update and renovation to the facility will help keep it so, thanks to a gift from The Taylor Group.

Made possible by Dean & Lauran Wingo, this new fountain outside of Hilbun Hall honors the Wingos’ beloved west highland white terrier.

Click below to watch the moment the ribbon was officially cut!