MVSU Alum to Officiate National Championship Game
On Monday, January 11 at 7 p.m., the Alabama Crimson Tide and The Ohio State Buckeyes will play for the 2021 NCAA National Football Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
While all eyes will be on the players and coaches, a Mississippi Valley State University alum will also participate.

Gates, who is from Greenville, Mississippi, was acknowledged for her notable achievement in advancing science gateways. The award included a certificate plus an honorarium and website highlight.
Maxie has over fifteen years of experience as a Staff Writer, photographer, and Editor with The Bolivar Commercial Newspaper in Cleveland, Mississippi. For the past three years, the Duncan, Mississippi native, has served as the Communications Specialist with MVSU.
Mississippi Valley State University student Jhah Cook, a senior Biology and Chemistry major, took advantage of her opportunity to participate in a virtual internship.