The Graduate School at Mississippi State University

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

Can you share your research in just three minutes? Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!🎤

Best of all, participation is FREE and it’s a great opportunity to gain valuable presentation experience, share your research with a new audience, and challenge yourself to communicate your work in a whole new way.

🗓️ Competition: November 3–4
⏰ Deadline to register: October 23 (link in bio)

The winner will move on to represent MSU at the regional competition in February 2027. Register today through the link in bio!

09/28/2026

Always locked in 🫡

09/24/2026

Yesterday, we gathered with our Graduate Coordinators to reflect on the past year, celebrate successes, and recognize several outstanding colleagues with awards for their exceptional contributions. Our graduate coordinators play a vital role in supporting students and programs, and we’re so grateful for their dedication and hard work. Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and strengthen our graduate programs!✨ 

This year’s Excellence in Service Award recipients: 
🐾 Dr. Saeed Rokooei (Associate Professor, Building Construction Science)
🐾 Amy Stockton (Academic Coordinator, Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations)
🐾 Joni Branning (Graduate Services Coordinator, Education - MSU Meridian)
🐾 Dr. Katie Oswalt (Assistant Teaching Professor & Graduate Coordinator, Community College Leadership)

09/14/2026

Calling all grad researchers! Registration is now LIVE for the Fall 2026 Research Symposium! Registration deadline is October 2nd. Visit the link in bio for details! 🐾

🗓️October 16, 9:00am-4:30pm
📍Colvard Student Union

09/03/2026

Change of plans! 🏃‍♀️💨

Grad Ambassador applications close NEXT Tuesday, September 8th. Click the link in our bio to sign into Cowbell Connect and apply today!🐾

09/01/2026

Are you passionate about your grad school experience? Graduate School Ambassador applications are now OPEN! 🤸‍♀️

Help shape the future of graduate education at MSU while building leadership, communication skills, and meaningful connections along the way. Click the link in our bio to sign into Cowbell Connect and apply today!🐾

08/28/2026

Mic check…what are you most excited about this semester? 👀🎤

08/25/2026

You heard it here first👀 And guess what…Graduate Ambassador applications are now LIVE!

Want to help shape the future of graduate education at MSU? As a Grad Ambassador, you’ll build leadership and communication skills, connect with prospective students, and make meaningful connections along the way. Applications close September 8. Apply through the link in our bio!🤸‍♀️