ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University will welcome one of its own back to campus as Toks Omishakin, a distinguished alumnus and current Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), delivers the keynote address during the university’s 74th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. in the R.W. Harrison Complex.
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University has received approval to launch a new graduate program, the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical and Environmental Health Systems (AIM-BEHS), with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026.
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University will celebrate its rich history and enduring legacy during Founder’s Week 2026, a six-day observance scheduled for April 13–18, featuring commemorative events, scholarship initiatives, student-centered programming, and a signature convocation honoring the university’s founding and future.
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University will host its 28th Annual Constance G. Bland Women in Science and Technology Conference on Friday, April 10, 2026, bringing together students, educators, and professionals for a day designed to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.
By Donell Maxie, Communications Director
ITTA BENA, Miss. — A recent Mississippi Valley State University graduate is turning personal adversity into purpose through a new book that highlights resilience, faith and the human side of medicine.
By LaTunya Evans, Communications Specialist
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University student Joshua Gordon has been selected for a 2026 summer internship with SelectQuote Insurance Company, a publicly traded insurance broker that helps consumers compare and purchase policies.
The hybrid internship will allow Gordon to work both remotely and at the company’s headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, while gaining technical and professional experience.
By LaTunya Evans, Communications Specialist
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) junior Terrell Booker is preparing to return to global consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after completing a successful summer internship in 2025 that has already opened the door to a future full-time career opportunity.
The Mississippi Court of Appeals will convene on the campus of Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena on March 19 at 10 a.m. to hear a criminal appeal. A three-judge panel will convene in the Carver A. Randle Auditorium, located in the W.A. Butts Social Science Building.
Itta Bena, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University observed the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday with its annual Black History Convocation, featuring a keynote address that emphasized resilience, civic engagement, and the university's enduring role in the Mississippi Delta.
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) will receive a $500,000 investment from FedEx to establish a new Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) concentration within the University’s Business Administration Department, strengthening workforce readiness and expanding career pathways for students in the Mississippi Delta.