ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) continues to move forward with steady momentum, reporting a 3.2 percent increase in student enrollment for Fall 2025, according to data released by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). MVSU’s total enrollment rose from 2,205 students in Fall 2024 to 2,276 students in Fall 2025.

The growth at MVSU contributes to a broader upward trend across Mississippi’s public university system, which saw overall enrollment climb by nearly 3 percent—from 79,817 to 81,961 students statewide.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) announced a strategic realignment of its athletics programs, including discontinuing women’s soccer and adding women’s flag football and club golf. This decision aligns with the university’s long-term strategy to optimize resources, expand student opportunities, and position MVSU within growing areas of collegiate athletics.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is proud to welcome students, alumni, and guests back to “The Valley” for Homecoming 2025, one of the most anticipated annual celebrations on campus. As thousands of visitors are expected to join in the festivities, the University has announced enhanced safety measures designed to ensure a welcoming, enjoyable, and secure experience for all participants.

CANTON, Miss. — Nissan is extending its long-standing commitment to Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a $250,000 donation supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The investment is part of the automaker’s Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative, which has provided more than $2.75 million in funding since 2014.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — (Sept. 30, 2025) — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has been awarded $279,000 by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to support its role in the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program, a statewide initiative designed to prepare highly qualified teachers for critical shortage areas across the state.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and issues beyond our control with the Georgia Football Classic organizers, the October 4, 2025, football game between Mississippi Valley State University and Florida A&M University will no longer be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and issues beyond our control with the Georgia Football Classic organizers, the October 4, 2025, football game between Mississippi Valley State University and Florida A&M University will no longer be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University will pay tribute to the “King of the Blues” this fall with the 11th Annual B.B. King Day Symposium, scheduled for Sept. 4, 2025, on the MVSU campus. The program, beginning at 9 a.m., is one of the signature events marking the 100th birthday of Riley B. King, the Delta native whose music and story continue to resonate around the globe.

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is pleased to announce its 2025 Fall Convocation, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, in the Walter Roberts Auditorium of the H.G. Carpenter Building. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Miskia L. Davis, Director of District and School Performance and Accountability for The Kirkland Group, an education consulting firm based in Ridgeland, Mississippi.