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.
Mississippi Valley State University’s Lee Charles Smith has announced today that he is stepping down as Head Coach of the Devilettes Softball team after 19 seasons with the program.
Smith has decided to retire from coaching but will continue in his role as Associate Athletic Director.
Colonel Jerry Carter has served in many roles in the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. Still, now the MVSU alum has been promoted to serve as the chief officer of the agency.
The promotion makes Carter the first Black Chief of Law Enforcement at the MDWFP since its creation in 1932.
Students in the Mississippi Valley State University Upward Bound II (UBII) program have been hard at work since April participating in a series of learning activities in STEM education and video production.
The group participated in STEM training when the program hosted its first Teaching Through Technology Training in April. Recently, the students completed and premiered a short film entitled “I Too Matter” on campus.