Miss. House of Rep. John Hines, Sr., to address MVSU during its Black History Month Convocation
Mississippi Valley State University will host the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black History Convocation at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024, in the Walter Roberts Auditorium in the H.G. Carpenter Building.
The 2024 theme for Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts,” which seeks to raise awareness of the influence that African Americans have had in visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.
MVSU's Accreditation Reaffirmed by SACSCOC for another 10 years
By Donell Maxie, MVSU Communications Director
ITTA BENA, Miss. — The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed the accreditation for Mississippi Valley State University for the next decade. MVSU's reaffirmation came without recommendations for improvement from the commission.
MVSU Alum Serves as Keynote Speaker for the Fall 2023 Commencement
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10 a.m., Mississippi Valley State University will host its Fall 2023 Commencement in the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
This year, the graduates will receive words of motivation from Dr. Roy C. Hudson who will serve as the keynote speaker for the celebration.
Switzer Takes Over as MVSU VP for Facilities Management and Capital Projects
Mississippi Valley State University President Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr. is excited to announce the addition of Michael Switzer as the Vice President for Facilities Management and Capital Projects.
Switzer brings a wealth of experience to the position, having a work history specializing in facilities management, construction management, and energy savings initiatives.
Graduation Series: Totten Triplets Reflect on Time at MVSU
By LaTunya Evans, Communications Specialist
MVSU Education Department Recently Hosts Educators Rising Conference
The Mississippi Valley State University Education Department recently hosted the Fall 2023 Educators Rising Conference. The Educators Rising Program is a national initiative to recruit and train teachers. Over 200 students, along with school sponsors from 17 schools from Mississippi, participated in the Conference. For many, it was their first time on the MVSU campus.
MVSU Experiencing Network Issues
Mississippi Valley State University is experiencing a network outage with its campus telephone service and internet. The university experienced a power surge on Tuesday that damaged critical network components. Crews are currently working to repair the issues. The MVSU Information Technology Office and other strategic solution partners are working to assist in getting the university network up and running.