MVSU Announces Founder’s Week 2026 Celebration Featuring Convocation Speaker Everett H. Thomas

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. 

Mississippi Valley State University to host 28th Annual Women in Science and Technology Conference

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.

MVSU Student Joshua Gordon Selected for SelectQuote Summer Internship

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.

MVSU Computer Science Student Earns Return Internship and Job Pathway with Booz Allen Hamilton

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. 

Mississippi Valley State University Receives $500,000 FedEx Investment to Launch Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration

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.

Mississippi Valley State University Names Dr. Shanell Bailey Humanities Teacher of the Year

By Donell Maxie, Communications Director

ITTA BENA, Miss. — The Office of Academic Affairs at Mississippi Valley State University is excited to announce Dr. Shanell G. Bailey, instructor in the Department of English and Foreign Languages, as the 2025–2026 Humanities Teacher of the Year, recognizing her commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, and innovative teaching practices.

MVSU Faculty Member Selected for Two Prestigious National and Regional Leadership Fellowships

Mississippi Valley State University proudly announces that Dr. Shequite W. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Rural Public Policy and Planning, has been selected as a Fellow for two highly competitive leadership programs: the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network and the Delta Leadership Institute.