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An Update from the Provost and Executive Vice President | December 2025Academic Matters

Season’s greetings from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. It’s a busy week as we conclude final exams, celebrate our newest graduates at commencement, and look forward to the upcoming winter break. Please let me take a few minutes of your time for a brief update from the Division of Academic Affairs.

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2026 Foil-Wyatt Outstanding New Faculty Advisor Award

Nominations for the 2026 Foil-Wyatt Outstanding New Faculty Advisor Award are being accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Dec 05, 2025

2026 Wes Ammon Outstanding New Advisor Award

Nominations for the 2026 Wes Ammon Outstanding New Advisor Awards are being accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Dec 05, 2025

2026 Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Awards

Nominations for the 2026 Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Awards are being accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Dec 05, 2025

Position Announcement: Director of Faculty Recognition (Internal Search)

Nov 18, 2025

Grisham Lecture Series: Dr. Holli Seitz—2025 Grisham Master Teacher—The Experimental Mindset: Staying Curious in the Classroom

Mississippi State University proudly reintroduces the Grisham Lecture Series, celebrating the insights of our most disti

Oct 23, 2025

University Teaching Awards

Applications for the 2026 Grisham Master Teacher Awards, the 2026 Donald Zacharias Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards, and the 2026 Alumni Association Graduate and/or Professional Teaching Excellence Awards are now open.

Oct 01, 2025

Mississippi State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Mississippi State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Mississippi State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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