Greater Fort Worth, Texas Chapter

Greater Forth Worth Texas, Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in and around Fort Worth, Texas, including the counties of Tarrant, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Wise and the west side of Denton.

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

2026 Chapter Volunteers

Adrian Silva
Joelle Silva
Gracie Chavez ’20, ‘22
Brent Rickman ‘19

Want to Get Involved?
We’re always looking for passionate Bulldogs to join our volunteer team!

Your Greater Fort Worth Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in the greater Fort Worth area.

So, what exactly is a chapter’s role with the MSU Alumni Association?
Basically, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni and Bulldog friends connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students. The MSU Alumni Association is working to establish an organized and enthusiastic connection for our alumni, friends, and students.  If you are interested in learning how you can help spread the Maroon and White, share your ideas, learn more about the chapter, volunteer for service, or just show your support, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, MSU Alumni Association,  jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515

How can you help?

• Volunteers for chapter leadership opportunities (options) – Team Lead, Finances, Communications/Social Media, Community Service, Social Events, Student Recruiting, Send-Off Party, Young Alumni, Senior/Retired Alumni, Fundraising

• Possible activities – happy hour, fellowship dinner/supper club, Sunday casual gathering, Saturday coffee meet up, athletic game-watch gathering; community service activity, family outing, writing note cards to prospective students. The possibilities are endless.
   
• Chapter Goals/Initiatives – engaging all Bulldogs, community service, recruiting students in your area, supporting scholarships to MSU.

Chapter Membership Information

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

Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship

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

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

Advancement Fund
The Greater Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX Chapter

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.

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

Student Recruiting and Scholarship 

MSU Undergraduate Admissions (Student Recruitment) Texas Staff

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

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

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!

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.

Greater Fort Worth, 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.