Sri Lankan Association of Mississippi State University

10/26/2026

🎓🏆 Congratulations to our exceptional Sri Lankan scholars at Mississippi State University! 🇱🇰

We are incredibly proud of our members for their outstanding achievements at the Graduate Research Symposium – Fall 2026! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to bring honor to our community and inspire us all! 🌟👏

🏆 Our Winners:

🥈 Chami Kumararathne – Second Place (Poster Presentation, Agriculture and Life Sciences)

🥈 Achini Ovitigala – Second Place (Oral Presentation, Engineering)

🥉 Menaka Konara – Third Place (Poster Presentation, Engineering)

Congratulations once again on your remarkable achievements! We wish you continued success in your academic and research journeys! 🎉🇱🇰

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Chathuri Peiris on successfully defending her PhD dissertation! Your hard work and determination have led to this great achievement. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead. 🎓✨

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Ayodhya Hettiarachchi on successfully defending her MSc dissertation! Your hard work and determination have led to this great achievement. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead. 🎓✨

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Praveen Amarasinghe on successfully defending his PhD dissertation! Your hard work and determination have led to this great achievement. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead. 🎓✨

09/16/2026

Grateful for a memorable Annual Potluck & BBQ at Dr. Todd Mlsna’s home on August 29th! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Faculty Advisor, Dr. Todd Mlsna, for generously hosting us and bringing everyone together. The evening was filled with delicious food, great conversations, laughter, and wonderful memories. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better time! ❤️

09/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Pathum Wathudura on successfully defending his PhD dissertation! Your hard work and determination have led to this great achievement. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead. 🎓✨

07/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sachin Cooray and Chami Kumararathne on receiving the Honorable Mention Certificate at the MAS Summer Science & Engineering Symposium 2026. Wishing you both continued success in your research and academic journey!

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hashani Abeysinghe on successfully defending her PhD dissertation! Your hard work and determination have led to this great achievement. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead. 🎓✨

06/03/2026

05/21/2026

Bittersweet Farewell ❤️

On May 18, 2026, we came together to celebrate and bid farewell to our cherished friend, Dharani Matharage, as she moves on from Starkville to begin a new chapter and exciting adventures ahead.

It was a heartfelt evening filled with memories, laughter, and warm wishes. Although saying goodbye is never easy, your presence, kindness, and contributions will always be remembered with deep appreciation.

You will be truly missed, and we are excited for all the incredible opportunities waiting for you.

Safe travels and best wishes on your next journey!