Dallas, Texas Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in and around Dallas, Texas, including the counties of Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall and the east side of Denton.
Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.
2026 Chapter Volunteer Team
President - Ed Jones '98
Vice President - Tony Diaz '18
Secretary – Caroline Barrett Diaz '17, '18
Treasurer - Bobby Folsom III
Committees
Community Service - Ed Jones '98
Scholarship – Tony Diaz '18
Social Media - Caroline Barrett Diaz '17, '18
Student Recruiting - Bobby Folsom III
Young Alumni - Kyle Holliman '18, John Williams '23
Game-Watch Gatherings - Bobby Folsom III, John Williams '23
Board Members
Interested in volunteering with our Bulldog Team? We are always adding board members to assist with events and activities. Additional Opportunities include: Social Media, Community Service, Game-Watch Gatherings, Senior/Retired Alumni, Family Outings
If you would like to volunteer with our chapter, please contact Chapter President Ed Jones or Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement - jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
MSU Undergraduate Admissions(Student Recruitment)Texas staff
Stori Endt, Admissions Counselor for Dallas
Territory: (Dallas, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro, Limestone, Freestone, Fannin, Grayson & Delta) and East Texas
stori.endt@msstate.edu | 214.537.8428
Christa Richardson, Admissions Counselor for Fort Worth
Territory: (Denton, Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Parker, Wise, Somervell, Erath, Palo Pinto, Jack, Clay, Cook, Montague and all west), Texas Panhandle, Waco to Austin
christa.richardson@msstate.edu | 682.249.8132
Jesse Vaughn, Transfer Admissions Counselor for Texas
jesse.vaughn@msstate.edu | 601.708.3167
If you have any questions about student recruiting in the metro Dallas/Fort Worth area, please contact our counselors. Our Dallas/Fort Worth admissions counselors live in the metro area 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 sign up online Alumni Recruitment Network or contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515..
Dallas, Texas Chapter Scholarship
Students who complete the general scholarship application after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the established criteria of the scholarship 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 Dallas area (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual gift to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Dallas, Texas Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Dallas, Texas Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Dallas, Texas Chapter. has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be awarded to entering freshmen from the metro Dallas area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible gift, in any amount. Utilize secure online giving - Dallas, Texas Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Advancement Fund
The Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas 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.
Gifts designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.
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