Leadership Conference

The MSU Alumni Association hosts the annual 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, 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.

2027 Volunteer Leadership Weekend

February 12 – 13, 2027

The Mill at MSU (600 Russell Street, Starkville, MS)

Registration link and conference schedule coming soon

Friday | 6 p.m.
Chapter & Volunteer Awards Reception
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided.

Saturday | 8 a.m.
Leadership Conference and Annual Business Meeting
Breakfast and lunch provided.

Hotel Room Blocks for February 12 - 14, 2027

Courtyard by Marriott MSU at The Mill

Group Name: MSU Alumni Leadership Weekend

Last Day to Book: Monday, January 12, 2027, by 11:59 PM

Rate: $174 per night + tax

Book for group rate or call 662-338-3116 and reference the Group Name

Hampton Inn Starkville

Group Name: MSU Alumni Association Volunteer Leadership

Last Day to Book: Monday, January 12, 2027, by 11:59 PM

Rate: $164 per night + tax

Book for group rate or call 662-324-1333 and reference the Group Name and dates

2026 Weekend Recap

Wrap our 2026 Volunteer Leadership Weekend in Maroon and White!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend meaningful. Below you will find the photos from the weekend and the agenda (for reference).

2026 Leadership Conference Presentations

➡️ Collaboration of Alumni Engagement Initiatives
Michael Richardson, Assistant Director for Regional and Volunteer Engagement
Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement

➡️ Collaboration with Undergraduate Admissions
Dr. John Dickerson, Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Undergraduate Admissions

➡️ Collaboration of Our Valued Network
Volunteer Panel

➡️ Celebration of MSU and Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer recognition and Shout-outs, Open Forum