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

I want to begin this month’s letter by thanking everyone who contributed to the success of our spring graduation celebrations and commencement exercises. These special events require incredible planning, attention to countless details, coordination, cooperation, and hard work. I think you would agree it’s all well worth it as we recognize and honor our newest graduates in Starkville and Meridian.

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