Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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President
Dr. Mark Everett Keenum
- President
Updated on 07/03/2025
Administration
Mark E. Keenum
- President
David Shaw
- Provost and Executive Vice President
Keith Coble
- Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine
Rasheda Forbes
- Vice President for Access, Opportunity and Success
Regina Hyatt
- Vice President for Student Affairs
Julie Jordan
- Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Joan Lucas
- General Counsel
Les Potts
- Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO
John Rush
- Vice President for Development and Alumni
Sid Salter
- Vice President for Strategic Communications
Zac Selmon
- Director of Athletics
Updated on 07/03/2025
Board
Mark E. Keenum
- President
David Shaw
- Provost and Executive Vice President
Tracey Baham
- Assistant Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Effectiveness
Robert Banik
- President of the Robert Holland Faculty Senate
Trey Breckenridge
- Interim Chief Information Officer
Cameron Cummings
- President of the Student Association
Keith Coble
- Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine
Leslie Corey
- Chief Human Resources Officer
Jason Cory
- Chair of the Staff Council
Lesia Ervin
- Director of Internal Audit
Rasheda Forbes
- Vice President for Access, Opportunity and Success
Regina Hyatt
- Vice President for Student Affairs
Julie Jordan
- Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Joan Lucas
- General Counsel
Les Potts
- Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO
John Rush
- Vice President for Development and Alumni
Sid Salter
- Vice President for Strategic Communications
Zac Selmon
- Director of Athletics
Jim Laird
- Staff Research and Executive Support Editor
Updated on 07/03/2025
Rankings
- National Universities: #214
- Top Public Schools: #116
- Best Value Schools: #192
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #98
- Best Colleges for Veterans: #148
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #394 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Mississippi State University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1926-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2024-12-17
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2035-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Serve the Whole Student: Help students thrive through innovative academic programs and memorable experiences while ensuring a holistic focus on student well-being.
- Strengthen Our Bonds: Grow and nurture relationships that further enhance our vibrant community.
- Ignite Innovation: Foster life-changing research and creative endeavors to advance our society.
- Elevate Our Community: Serve our communities with the knowledge and experience that address critical challenges and unique opportunities.
- Tell Our Story: Grow awareness and shape the perception of MSU by amplifying the stories, impacts, and excitement of our community.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 07/03/2025