Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County and Stone County in Mississippi.
The address for this page is www.alumni.msstate.edu/gulfcoast
Upcoming Events
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2023 Chapter Leadership Team
*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.
President - Darlon Necaise '97
Vice President - Richard Cannon '86
Secretary -
Treasurer - Mike Eley '64
Committee Chairs
Community Service - Cammie Bullock '03
Scholarship & Student Recruiting - Dorothy Cannon
Young Alumni - Conner Ladner '18
Available Volunteer Opportunities
Secretary
Social Media
Game-Watch Gatherings
Senior / Retired Alumni
Hancock County Rep
Stone County Rep
Board Members
Board Members
Hancock County - Margaret Howell
Hancock County -
Harrison County - Jeffery Ellis '06
Harrison County - Suzanne Gibson '86
Jackson County - Philip Demoran '94
Jackson County - Dee Smelley '69
Stone County -
Alumni Association National Board of Directors, South 3 Region Directors - Lynn Burwell ('80) and Richard Cannon ('86)
If you would like to volunteer with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter as an officer, committee member or board member, contact Phillip Demoran coastdawgs@gmail.com.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson or Stone 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter. There are multiple ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter has established a scholarship fund to be awarded to entering freshmen from Hancock, Harrison, Jackson & Stone counties. There is also an endowed scholarship fund for students from Jackson County - named the "Joe Cole Scholarship".
Help us grow these funds by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.
•Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter Scholarship
•Joe Cole Scholarship
Advancement Fund
The Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast 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.
Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
• Blake Dykes, Admissions Counselor for South Mississippi, 228.669.0640 • blake.dykes@msstate.edu
• Lauren Porter, Transfer Student Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator, 601.906.1378 • lauren.porter@msstate.edu
If you have any questions about student recruiting along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, please contact Blake or Lauren. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools & 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 in Louisiana, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.
Chapter Scholarship Application and Selection
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 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.
