Points of Pride
As a global research institution, 幺力视频 is providing limitless possibilities for students to put new technologies to work, find new ways to feed the world, plan better ways to boost the nation鈥檚 economy and prepare for the energy needs of tomorrow.听
Since our beginning in 1878, every accomplishment, every breakthrough, every idea 鈥 great or small 鈥 has been fueled by an unwavering determination to make a difference. From a comprehensive set of educational options and groundbreaking research to award-winning service initiatives and an environment that embraces intellectual and creative freedom, we鈥檙e taking care of what matters by transforming and empowering communities throughout the world.
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Top 50 Points of Pride
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The National Science Foundation ranks 幺力视频 among the nation鈥檚 Top 100 research institutions and the Magnolia State鈥檚 leading research university.
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MSU is on the cutting edge of research and integration into the nation鈥檚 airspace, serving as the national lead university for the FAA鈥檚 Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and as the FAA鈥檚 UAS Safety Research Facility.
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MSU is among only 2.7% of universities in the U.S. that hold the Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity designation.
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Solutions to world hunger and poverty are within reach at 幺力视频, where globally diversified teams are combining forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to eliminate starvation in developing countries.
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With five quadrillion computations per second, MSU鈥檚 Orion system is the nation鈥檚 fifth fastest academic supercomputer site.
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The National Science Foundation ranks MSU in the nation鈥檚 top 5% for agriculture and natural resources 鈥 a position it has held for over two decades.
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One in three of today鈥檚 on-air broadcast meteorologists in the U.S. is a graduate of MSU鈥檚 nationally recognized meteorology program.
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幺力视频 is recognized as a top 10 Military Friendly School by VIQTORY armed forces media, a reflection of MSU鈥檚 commitment to supporting America鈥檚 service members and their families.
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Among a select group of universities in the nation housing a presidential library, MSU is proud to be the home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library.
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MSU archaeologists are hailed around the world for their discovery of six official clay seals in Israel, offering supporting evidence of the existence of biblical kings David and Solomon.
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幺力视频 stands as a Carnegie Foundation National Community Engagement Designee.听
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MSU annually produces 369,000 gallons of milk, 9,000 gallons of ice cream, and 300,000 pounds of cheese 鈥 all sold exclusively on the MSU campus.
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幺力视频 is among a select group of universities designated as Land-, Sea- and Space-Grant institutions.
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Housed in the College of Business, MSU鈥檚 Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach provides access to unrivaled expertise, funding, mentorships and resources to help young entrepreneurs pursue their dreams. A study commissioned by the university found that MSU鈥檚 start-up and spin-off companies annually generate $20.8 million in income for Mississippi.
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Recognized nationally for its leadership in cybersecurity, MSU is one of only a few schools in the U.S. to hold all three of the National Security Agency鈥檚 centers of academic excellence credentials: CAE Cyber Defense, CAE Cyber Research, and CAE Cyber Operations.听
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As the state鈥檚 only public institution offering a Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, MSU-Meridian positions students for what U.S. News & World Report ranks as a top-five career.
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As the largest among North American universities, MSU鈥檚 high voltage laboratory supports industry and utility needs while providing a state-of-the-art learning facility for students.
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幺力视频 is recognized as the state鈥檚 鈥淏est Value College鈥 for giving students the best return on their educational investment while producing graduates who earn higher average starting salaries than their peers from other state colleges and universities.
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MSU鈥檚 National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision is the nation鈥檚 only federally funded center focused on employment outcomes for people with blindness or low vision.
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As home of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish funded by USAID, 幺力视频 is leveraging its proven expertise to improve nutrition, food security and livelihoods in developing countries by supporting the sustainable development of aquaculture and fisheries. 听
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Boasting a near-perfect licensing examination pass rate, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine students also gain markedly more surgical experience than the national average.
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Recognized for its commitment to outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts, 幺力视频 is a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
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幺力视频 is one of only six U.S. higher-learning institutions currently offering poultry science degrees, boasting 100 percent placement of graduates since the first poultry science degree was awarded in 1948.
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A unique collaboration between MSU and the Starkville Oktibbeha School District, the Partnership Middle School at MSU improves education across the state and country by serving as a center for research in curriculum, teaching and learning to address real-world education problems with a focus on the specific challenges of rural schools.
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As a leader in cutting-edge research aimed at advancing the nation鈥檚 military, MSU is supporting the Department of Defense鈥檚 mission by developing a high-performance computing-based environment for next-generation ground vehicles.
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With graduates working in art and design-related fields and matriculating into MFA programs from coast to coast, MSU鈥檚 Department of Art is home to the state鈥檚 largest undergraduate studio art program.
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Home to the only lab in the world conducting groundbreaking research on a syndrome known as CHARGE, MSU offers hope by addressing educational, physical and social challenges faced by impacted families.
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MSU鈥檚 Phi Kappa Phi chapter has鈥攆or five consecutive years and since the award program鈥檚 inception鈥攔eceived the Circle of Excellence Platinum Award from the nation鈥檚 oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society. The Platinum Award is the highest PKP honor given.
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Recognized as a Tree Campus USA for twelve years, 幺力视频 annually plants 80-100 new trees on the nearly 1,500 maintained acres of its Starkville campus.
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MSU researchers are setting the pace in their pursuit of antidotes for nerve agents that pose risk to military and civilian populations.
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Sanctioned by the Professional Golfers鈥 Association of America, MSU鈥檚 PGA Golf Management program is the second oldest in the nation and has partnered with 1,200 golf courses worldwide for student internships.
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幺力视频 is home to the Teros, the largest, most sophisticated uncrewed aircraft at any U.S. academic research institution and is expected to be the first of its kind certified by the FAA for complete future integration into the national airspace system.
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MSU鈥檚 student chapter of the Society of American Foresters is the top chapter in the nation and has placed in the top three consecutively for more than two decades.
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Sporting more than 40 years of service, MSU鈥檚 Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center is improving quality of life and economic development throughout Mississippi via an intense concentration on renewing and improving the physical environment of small towns.
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幺力视频鈥檚 award-winning Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium has earned three College Football Field of the Year distinctions from Sports Field Management Association.
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A top 5 national ranking for support of free speech positions MSU among the most supportive university climates in the U.S. for student expression. Ranked No. 4 by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, MSU is the only SEC and Magnolia State school in the list鈥檚 top 20.
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MSU researchers are advancing off-road, self-driving technology through MSU鈥檚 Autonomous Vehicle Simulator, providing a virtual proving ground for autonomy developers.
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幺力视频鈥檚 athlete engineering team is powering advancements in wearable technologies to help athletes improve body mechanics and reduce injuries.
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As concern grows over the declining health of the world鈥檚 oceans, veterinary students at 幺力视频 are learning how to rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable marine animals as part of a unique partnership between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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Predicted to grow in occupational demand by 36 percent through 2031鈥攎uch faster than the average for all occupations鈥擬SU鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree is distinctive for its focus on the role data plays in every aspect of an organization, not just on analytical techniques.听
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MSU鈥檚 T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, which has received numerous grant awards for its work in ensuring that persons with disabilities benefit from technological solutions and advances in the field of assistive technology, is removing barriers for clients with mobility, hearing, visual, communication and cognitive impairments.
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For the seventh year in a row, 幺力视频 is designated as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥 by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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As one of the few degrees of its kind in the U.S., MSU鈥檚 Historic Preservation MFA transforms students into skilled practitioners, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experiences.
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幺力视频鈥檚 Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic is using virtual reality to simulate real-world experiences aimed to improve communication skills in children with autism.
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MSU was among the universities that NASA turned to when the space shuttle flight with former senator John Glenn faced serious challenges on re-entry. After a steel plate protecting the drag chute on the spacecraft dislodged during launch, MSU researchers condensed a three-month simulation of the event into two days to ensure a safe return.
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MSU researchers are pursuing ways to stop and reverse vascular calcification, a buildup in blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
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Training the next generation of educational psychologists through one of the only undergraduate programs of its kind in the nation, MSU鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology opens doors for graduates to not only aid students in K-12 school settings, but also individuals in community mental health centers, hospitals, private industry and more.
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As a member of the Asylum Hill Research Consortium, MSU is helping bring an important part of Mississippi鈥檚 history to light while creating unprecedented anthropological learning and research opportunities for students.
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幺力视频 researchers are studying wetland restoration efforts along the Gulf of Mexico to evaluate effective marsh terrace designs that will maximize coastal restoration, sustainability and ecosystem productivity.
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Results from a national First Destination Survey show MSU graduates experience a 94% success rate, which is nearly 10% higher than the national rate, for being employed or working on advanced degrees after graduation.
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