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Representative Jeramey Anderson to Deliver Keynote Address at MDCC Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Representative Jeramey Anderson of the Mississippi House of Representatives will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 9. Anderson will address graduates at both academic and career-technical ceremonies, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. MDCC President…
Read MoreMDCC Opens Mississippi’s First Apple AI Lab in Higher Education
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and Apple, is proud to announce the opening of the first artificial intelligence (AI) lab in higher education in the state. Housed in Horton 130 on the Moorhead Campus, the Apple AI Lab offers students and faculty cutting-edge access to artificial…
Read MoreLady Statesmen Clinch GSC Championship Berth In 4-3 Win over CBU
The Delta State University Women’s Tennis Team (1-13, 1-5 GSC) clinched a berth in the GSC Championship Tournament with a 4-3 win over the Lady Bucs from Christian Brothers University (5-8, 0-8 GSC) Monday afternoon at the Cleveland Country Club. The Lady Statesmen keyed on a strong start earning the doubles point as the team…
Read MoreFontenot Tabbed with Fifth GSC Pitcher of The Week Honors This Season
Delta State University Baseball’s senior right-handed pitcher Drake Fontenot is this week’s Gulf South Conference Pitcher of the Week. This is the fifth time Fontenot has earned the honors in the 2025 season. The Bossier City, La., native earned his eighth win of the season in ten starts after tossing eight innings and struck out…
Read MoreDelta State University receives donation from Boeing to support Commercial Aviation Program
Delta State University is proud to announce Boeing’s support of the institution’s renowned Commercial Aviation Program. This generous contribution will directly enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the aviation industry, reinforcing Delta State’s mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals and advancing workforce development in this critical field. “We are deeply grateful for…
Read MoreDSU’s Future Business Leaders shine at FBLA State Leadership Conference
Delta State University’s chapter delegation of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) showcased their talent and business acumen at the 2025 State Leadership Conference, held from February 26-28 in Biloxi. Competing against top FBLA chapters from across the state, DSU students brought home numerous awards, securing their place among Mississippi’s finest future business leaders. As…
Read MoreDSU alumnus Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack honored with 2025 NASPA President’s Award
by Nathan Duff Delta State University proudly celebrates the achievements of distinguished alumnus Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, ’99, ’00, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). This prestigious honor is awarded annually to a college or university president or chancellor who…
Read MoreDSU biologist publishes paper honoring the work of former dean
by Nathan Duff Delta State University is proud to announce the publication of A Hidden Gem: Honoring Henry Judson Jacob for His Contribution to the Delta State University Herbarium by Dr. Nina Lucille Baghai-Riding, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science and Herbarium Manager at the Delta State University Herbarium (DSC). This paper, published in The…
Read MoreDelta State student Aidan Hayes wins Ole Miss Sales Competition
Delta State University is proud to announce that Aidan Hayes, a junior majoring in International Business from Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, secured first place in the prestigious Ole Miss Sales Competition held on March 3, at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. Hayes was among five talented students from Delta State’s College of Business and…
Read MoreNo working smoke alarms in most MS fire deaths
So far, there have been 22 fire deaths in Mississippi in 2025. There was no working smoke alarms in at least 15 of those cases. Of the 72 residential fire deaths in 2024, there were no working smoke alarms in 44 of the cases. That means that smoke alarms weren’t working or weren’t installed in…
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