Greater Houston, Texas Chapter

The Greater Houston, Texas Chapter serves alumni, friends and prospective students in the greater Houston area.

Counties include: Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton

Upcoming Events

2024 Chapter Volunteer Team

Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.

Shannon Bloesch ’93
President, Publicity, and Central Houston Game-Watch Coordinator

Shaw Adcock ’15
Vice President and Young Alumni chair

Jeral Self ’09
Secretary and Community Service

Tori Jones ’15
Treasurer

LeAnn Allison ’92
Student Recruiting and Retired Alumni Chair

Ben Jones ’16
Social Chair Bulldog Bites

Dave Welsh ’83
North Houston Game-Watch Coordinator

Josh Dillingham ’09
Game-Watch Coordinator (additional sport)

Paul Minor ’11
Board Member and Past President

Patrick White ’90
Former National President, MSU Alumni Association
Houston Chapter Board Member and Past President

Interested in volunteering with our Bulldog Team? We are always adding board members to our TEAM.

If you would like to get more involved and become a volunteer with the Greater Houston, Texas Chapter, please contact us.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

Student Recruiting - MSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships

Shelby Nolte, Admissions Counselor
Territory:  Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi, TX
seh388@msstate.edu  |  346-213-5359

Cami Hurtubise, Admissions Counselor
Territory:  Houston, Austin, Beaumont, TX
cami.hurtubise@msstate.edu   |  713-247-9950

Jesse Vaughn, Transfer Admissions Counselor for Texas
jesse.vaughn@msstate.edu  |  601-708-3167

If you have any questions about student recruiting in the greater Houston area, please contact Shelby or Cami. Our Houston recruiters live in Houston full time and visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit Texas students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs! If you have any questions about student recruiting in Texas, please contact MSU Admissions.

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.

Greater Houston, Texas Chapter Scholarship

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

Chapter Membership Information

If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the greater Houston area (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 Greater Houston, Texas Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Greater Houston, Texas Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.

Chapter Scholarship
The Greater Houston, Texas Chapter. has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be awarded to entering freshmen from the greater Houston area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount. Utilize secure online giving - Greater Houston, Texas Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Advancement Fund
The Greater Houston, Texas Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts and support to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Greater Houston, TX Chapter

Mail: Make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone: You can also call (662) 325-7000.

Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.