Congressman David Bowen has spent his life serving others. From the halls of Congress to classrooms across Mississippi and now through a gift to Mississippi State University, his lifelong belief in the power of education will continue to shape future generations.

At MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the legacy of Stephanie Welch will live on through the Stephanie and Rick Welch Endowed Scholarship, created by her husband, Rick, to honor and remember her lifelong passion for animals and her generous spirit.

The communications laboratory-style facility PACCAR helped the MSU College of Business create is a multifunctional area in which supply chain students can deliver real-time logistical reports.

The room has full electronic teleconferencing capabilities, a large-screen multi-functional computer and all the relevant technical requirements for remote participants.

Work has officially begun on Hotel Madelon, the Marriott Tribute Portfolio property that will anchor the new Crossroads District! Click above for a video recap of the groundbreaking ceremony.

Make all your days Dawg Days with the new MSU hanging wall calendar! Packed with scenes from all over campus, the 2026 calendar features 13 stunning images captured by MSU's own award-winning photographers.