Central Mississippi Chapter

Central Mississippi Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties in Mississippi.

https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/centralms

Upcoming Chapter Events

*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.

If you would like to join the Central Mississippi Chapter board, send a message to msucentralmsalumni@gmail.com.

Monthly Board Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of every month.

Chapter Membership Information

If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in Hinds, Madison or Rankin County (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Central Mississippi Chapter.

Chapter Scholarship Support

The Central Mississippi Chapter has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be given to entering MSU students from Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to the MSU Foundation. Designate your donation to the “Central Mississippi Chapter Scholarship Fund.”

Utilize secure online giving by visiting the MSU Foundation giving website.

To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:

MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762

You can also call (662) 325-7000.

Donations designated to our chapter scholarship fund help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

Student Recruiting in Hinds, Madison & Rankin County - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships

• VACANT, Admissions Counselor for Jackson Public Schools and MS Delta,   • 
• Darby Anderson, Admissions Counselor for Rankin County and Central South Mississippi, 601.988.3229  •  dla179@msstate.edu
• Brooks Hill, Admissions Counselor for Hinds & Madison counties, Central & Southwest Mississippi, North Louisiana, 662.418.9961 •  bdh348@msstate.edu
• Lauren Porter, Transfer Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator, 601.906.1378  •  lauren.porter@msstate.edu

If you have any questions about student recruiting in Hinds, Madison and Rankin County, please contact any of the counselors. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools and community colleges, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!

Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.

Central Mississippi Chapter Scholarships

Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU.  Students who complete the scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the required criteria is met.

The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.

Awards will be based on funds available.  Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.