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Mississippi State launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Mississippi State University
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June 30, 2025
Mississippi State launches a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence this fall to help students prepare for the increased workforce demand. (Getty Images) Contact: Camille Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.—A new Master of Science in Artificial...
Education Briefs
Times-Georgian
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Mississippi State University announces graduates Area residents were among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University during spring commencement ceremonies. They included: Blaise Bergiel of Carrollton, Master of...
Mississippi, Alabama highway patrols vie for best-looking cruiser
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTVA) — The American Association of State Troopers revealed the submissions for its 2025 best-looking cruiser contest. Each state submits a picture of its cruiser. Each submission usually reflects the state’s unique culture. For...
Mississippi State University announces spring 2025 president's list
Mainstreet News - Georgia
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Students on the president's list at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. The following...
Joshua Johnson among Mississippi State University’s spring 2025 graduates
The Southwest Times - Virginia
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June 30, 2025
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Joshua Johnson, of Radford, VA, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Johnson received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of...
Drew Micek of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Mississippi State University's Spring 2025 Deans' List
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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June 30, 2025
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (June 30, 2025) — Drew Micek, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Mississippi State University Spring 2025 Deans' List. To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a grade-point average between 3.5...
Water Journey Festival offers interactive fun, education for kids
Twin States News - Mississippi
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Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. Children and families are invited to dive into a world of discovery at the Water Journey Festival, taking place July 25 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson....
Fusion, vegan and other barbecue trends: What defines Peninsula barbecue culture, and where does it go from here?
The Almanac - California
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June 30, 2025
Aaron Clark and daughter Skyler Clark-Wang, 4, eat at Breakwater Barbecue in El Granada. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. The Bay Area barbecue scene is changing. Longtime institutions have closed, a prominent Peninsula chain substantially downsized and...
Mississippi looks to reverse brain drain with jobs, education
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
BAY ST. LOUIS — For Stephanie Rodriguez, Mississippi offers safety, affordability and a quieter lifestyle. But for Gunnar Hamm, it was a place he couldn’t wait to leave. Their stories reflect the growing divide in how young adults view life in the...
Rebecca Helms among Mississippi State University's spring 2025 graduates
Mainstreet News - Georgia
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Rebecca Helms of Winder is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Helms received the Master of Prof Accountancy from MSU's Adkerson School of Accountancy. MSU...
Mississippi School Officials Indicted in Federal Embezzlement Case
Delta Daily News - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
HOLLANDALE, Miss.–Leake County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Nelson, who is the former superintendent in Clarksdale, and two other people are under federal indictment, accused of embezzlement and misuse of school funds and taxpayer money....
David Johnson among Mississippi State University’s spring 2025 graduates
Magee News - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. David Johnson, of Magee, MS, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from...
Radical roots and enduring activism: Milestones in LGBTQIA+ history at Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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June 30, 2025
Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ community has long played a vital role in shaping campus life—often in ways that remained hidden from official narratives. While queer students, staff, faculty, and administrators have been a part of Illinois...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry across SC Mississippi News publication area
SC Mississippi News
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June 30, 2025
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...
Ohio Bill Proposes Mandating Success Sequence Education
Forbes
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Not so fast there, ma'am. getty The Ohio legislature is considering joining the list of states that mandate character education, including the “success sequence.” HB 269, called the THRIVE Act, would require schools to teach students the success...
New laws: Mississippi rolls out tax cuts, seafood labeling
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
New laws: Mississippi rolls out tax cuts, seafood labeling FEELING ABOUT THE CHANGE TODAY. >> TAX INCOME WILL LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR PEOPLE IN MISSISSIPPI. GOVERNOR TATE REEVES SIGNING HOUSE BILL ONE INTO LAW. IT WILL DROP INCOME TAX BY 0.25%...
Federal Judge’s Ruling Could Halt Mississippi’s DEI Ban In Schools
Black America Web
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June 29, 2025
Source: kickstand / Getty Across the country, several states have enacted bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 schools and higher education. Unsurprisingly, Mississippi is one such state, but a lawsuit filed by...
Walter Anderson Museum of Art adds Dusti Bongé exhibit, capturing Gulf Coast culture
WLOX - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Walter Anderson Museum of Art welcomes a new exhibit featuring a late, local artist’s work, combining southern culture with abstract expressions. Biloxi native Dusti Bongé is known for capturing southern culture...
From Mississippi to Ukraine: A Guardsman's Story of Service and Sacrifice
The Delta News - Mississippi
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We're back with Command Sergeant Major John Todd Gist and his experience with the Mississippi National Guard. Mississippi National Guard, for those that are interested in maybe taking part. How has that changed your life? What are the...
Rylee Smith earns Jr. Pre-Teen Miss Mississippi NAM title
Jackson Advocate - Mississippi
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June 29, 2025
By Ora Reed MS Cultural Ambassador Pageantry has been a joyful part of Rylee Smith’s life since the age of three. During her preschool years at New Hope Christian School, she won a school pageant and was crowned queen – an experience she cherished...