By Jasalyn Lucas, Communications Specialist
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Mississippi Valley State University officials welcomed local civic leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members to a ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Chick-fil-A at MVSU.
The excitement surrounding the addition of such a well-respected brand has had the Valley and local community members buzzing since its announcement.
By Donell Maxie, Communications Director
Mississippi Valley State University's motto, "Live for Service," is something recent MVSU graduate Larozzo Shugart embraces as a way of life.
Shugart, 21, who finished at the institution in the Spring of 2021 in Secondary Education, recently decided to live out the school's motto by enlisting in the United States Airforce.
By Donell Maxie, Communications Director
Corterrius “DaCakeGoat” Allen started his journey and love of making and designing cakes with a $35 baking kit and two cupcake pans that his mom, Jacquelyn Allen, purchased.
He made his first cake for a friend, and while he says, "the cake was ugly," his friend loved it and told him, “It was delicious.”
Fast forward a couple of years, and the 20-year-old Mississippi Valley State University Social Work major has come a long way since that $35 baking kit.
By: Jasalyn K. Lucas, Communication Specialist
The Mississippi Valley State University community recently received a touch of the blues when the institution hosted the 7th annual B.B. King Day Symposium.
Just like the iconic B.B. King mesmerized the world with his musical abilities, this year, it was the women who brought the thrills and sang the roof off of the Carver A. Randle Auditorium.
Courtesy of David W. Healy, with the Delta Democrat Time
Janee’ Ford was not trying to make history when it was announced that she would be the new head coach of the Greenville High School boys basketball.
Mississippi Valley State University officials recently announced that the “Educational Oasis of the Delta” received an anonymous $250,000 donation to support student scholarships.
Dr. Jerryl Briggs announced the “Prosperity Scholarship” during the Fall 2021 Faculty and Staff Orientation. He shared his appreciation to the donor for the gift and how it provides the institution an additional means to keep students first.
The role women have played in the history of the world is vast, and on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 1-2), Mississippi Valley State University will hold the 7th Annual B.B. King Day Symposium and pay tribute to the role women have played in music, especially the blues.
Organizers felt the decision to focus on Women in Blues for the 7th Annual B.B. King Day Symposium is timely and significant.
By Donell Maxie, Communications Director
George Ivory is returning home, but this time the long-time basketball coach will be calling plays from behind a desk as the new Director of Alumni Relations in the Office of Alumni Affairs at Mississippi Valley State University.
Ivory, a 1988 MVSU graduate, former standout Delta Devils basketball player, and assistant coach, is excited about returning to his alma mater.
By: Jasalyn Lucas, Communication Specialist
Mississippi Valley State University scholar Kristopher Bond has been selected as a 2021 scholar by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
It was the day of his birthday when Bond first got the word that he had been selected for this program. With excitement in his heart, he felt that determination and the belief that anything is possible are the forces that drive his commitment to his dreams.
Itta Bena, Miss – August 5, 2021 – Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has announced plans to offer a fresh start by forgiving debt for students with current semester balances for students enrolled on or after March 13, 2020 - Summer 2021.
With the clearance of balances, students will be able to have financial holds removed from their accounts and allow them the opportunity to register for the Fall 2021 semester at MVSU.