Mississippi State University News

Struck Walker Shows Need for Safety Work near Mississippi University

A pedestrian advocacy group again seeks safety improvements after a Mississippi State University student was struck Saturday night. Police arrested 22-year-old Jaleen Jenkins for aggravated DUI, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, and have jailed him …

FAA Selects Mississippi State to Lead Drone Center

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that Mississippi State University will lead a team of 13 universities in running a new national center to research unmanned aerial vehicles. The National Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems could signify that …

Repairs Started to Mississippi College Women’s Fire-Damaged Dorm

Mississippi State University officials say repairs are beginning immediately on a women’s dormitory that was damaged by a Sunday night fire that appears to have been started by a candle burning in one of the rooms. The university said nobody …

Mississippi State University Dorm Fire Displaces 200

Part of a Mississippi State University dormitory remained closed Monday following a Sunday fire. MSU spokesman Sid Salter said at least 27 rooms could be uninhabitable for an extended period. No injuries were reported, but more than 150 female students …

Mississippi State University to Control Commercial Tailgaters

Mississippi State University has adopted new rules for commercial tailgating companies that set up in areas traditionally used by fans. Such companies are paid by fans to set up their tailgating area. A fee system for commercial tailgating companies will …

College Survey Reveals Interest in Louisiana Coastal Restoration

A new survey Mississippi State University finds more than 60 percent of Americans are willing to pay to restore Louisiana’s rapidly eroding Barataria-Terrebonne estuary. The Courier reports the survey found that respondents were willing to pay between $909 and $1,751 …