Theressia McAlpin’s passion for Mississippi State University spans every element of the Maroon and White. The retired teacher lives in Pearl but considers MSU home. By creating The Byrd/Ringler Vet Tech Endowed Scholarship, she’s helping those learning to provide medical care for pets to someday consider MSU their home too.

D. Jay Flippen, now of Pelahatchie, in Rankin County, knows a lot about life in small towns, especially when it comes to access to the healthcare small-town residents need. The D. Jay Flippen Endowed Scholarship secures a legacy that will allow future Mississippi State University students to learn, then return to their home communities to help residents receive the care they need.

Jim McBride’s dedication and drive helped him build a beautiful life. Along the way, this has positioned him to walk through many doors held open for him by others. Today, he and his wife have created the Jim and Pinet McBride Endowed Scholarship at Mississippi State University to open doors for students across majors and educational paths. The scholarship rewards hardworking students, and its criteria provide life and career guidance similar to that McBride received throughout his youth.

Make all your days Dawg Days with the new MSU hanging wall calendar! Packed with scenes from all over campus, the 2027 calendar features 13 stunning images captured by MSU's own award-winning photographers.