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The research team that is a finalist for a $20 million award as part of the Gulf Futures Program includes, from left, David Perkes; Mississippi State University; Katerina Sergi, MSU; Boran Ma, University of Southern Mississippi; Narcisa Pricope, MSU; Gina Rico-Mendez, MSU; Paul Mickle, MSU; Zhe Qiang, USM; Arun Venugopalan, MSU; Ryan Bradley, Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United; Cristina Childers, MSU; and Denise Navicky, MSU. (Submitted photo)

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MSU selected as finalist in National Academies’ Gulf Futures Challenge
By ALLISON MATTHEWS
Thu,09/11/25-11:00AM , 534 Reads
A Mississippi State University proposal to use cutting-edge tools to promote healthy marine life and enhance water quality in the Gulf Coast region is a finalist for a $20 million prize from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program and Lever for Change.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was briefed on Mississippi State University’s leading research on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, as well as its groundbreaking work in the area of agriculture autonomy. She viewed the country’s largest and most capable fleet of UAS in academic use. MSU is the lead university for the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence, or ASSURE, and is also home to Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, a key partner in ASSURE, and the nation’s leading academic research center dedicated exclusively to the advancement of UAS.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University
By ALLISON MATTHEWS
Thu,08/28/25-3:39PM , 1,330 Reads
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today [Aug. 28] a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit to Mississippi State University.
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Stats Tell the Story: MSU’s Famous Maroon Band students have what it takes to succeed
By ALLISON MATTHEWS
Sun,08/17/25-8:00AM , 172 Reads
Mississippi State University members of the Famous Maroon Band aren’t just good musicians—they tend to be students who make everything look easy, including maintaining a high GPA.
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MSU, Luckyday leaders celebrate Azalea Hall ribbon cutting, prepare to welcome 412 students to largest campus residence hall
By ALLISON MATTHEWS
Mon,08/11/25-8:27AM , 224 Reads
Mississippi State University’s newest and largest student residence hall is officially open, and Azalea Hall is welcoming its first occupants next week to launch the 2025-26 academic year.
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