Alumni Leadership Conference

Alumni Volunteer Leadership Weekend
Awards Reception & Leadership Conference
February 27 – 28, 2026
600 Russell Street, Starkville, MS
The MSU Alumni Association hosts the annual Alumni Volunteer Leadership Weekend for all alumni volunteers.
The Chapter and Volunteer Awards Reception brings together our Bulldog family to recognize our outstanding chapters and volunteers for 2025, and our Distinguished Service and Outstanding Young Alumnus recipients.
The Leadership Conference is a day for volunteers to hear from key university representatives and visit with peers and leadership in other areas to get new ideas for engagement opportunities, strengthening membership, recruiting students, and better serving the MSU alumni base.
Friday, February 27 | 6 p.m.
Chapter & Volunteer Awards Reception
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided.
Saturday, February 28 | 8 a.m.
Leadership Conference and Annual Business Meeting
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Hotel Room Blocks for February 27 - 28, 2025
Courtyard Starkville MSU at The Mill Conference Center
(100 Mercantile Street Starkville, MS)
Group Name: MSU Alumni Leadership Weekend (Group Rate - AALAALQ)
Last Day to Book: Monday, January 12, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Rate: $180 per night + tax
Book for group rate click here
Or call 662-338-3116 and reference the Group Name.
Hampton Inn Starkville
(700 Highway 12, Starkville, MS)
Group Name: MSU Alumni Association Volunteer Leadership
Last Day to Book: Monday, January 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Rate: $159 per night + tax
Book for group rate click here
Or call 662-324-1333 and reference the Group Name and dates.
2025 Leadership Conference Presentations
Alumni Association Engagement Initiatives
Engagement with Our Brand – OPA
Thomas Broadus, MSU Chief Marketing Officer
Engagement with Enrollment Services
John Dickerson, Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Engagement with Soccer Coach Zimmerman
Nick Zimmerman, MSU Head Soccer Coach





