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07/29/2026
đź“šThe Barnes & Noble Textbook Scholarship application is now OPEN!
Need assistance with the cost of your textbooks this semester? Be sure to submit your application before the deadline.
🗓️ Applications will remain open through the first week of classes, so don't wait!
Visit the link on the CSS website's homepage for application details.
04/29/2026
Sophomore year = DONE âś…
Come celebrate the wins, the growth, and making it through another year 🎉
Snacks, vibes, and good company waiting for you—don’t miss it!
🚨 Location update: we’ve moved to Union Room B—see you there!
04/22/2026
Swing by, grab a pen, and leave a little kindness behind—write an encouraging letter for a fellow student to open on their first day of classes. You never know whose day (or entire semester) you might brighten.
04/20/2026
Celebrate Earth Day with us 🌎💚
Join the Center for Student Success on April 22 from 11AM–1PM in the Thad Cochran Center Lobby for a fun, eco-friendly event!
We’ll be giving out Earth Day–themed goodies like buttons, stickers, and even mini pots with seeds 🌱—perfect for starting something green of your own.
Stop by, grab some sustainable swag, and celebrate the planet with us!
04/08/2026
Don't forget to join the Office of Scholarships and Financial Wellness next week at their Smart Banking Habits workshop in partnership with Cadence Bank! RSVP through their Eagle Hub account.
04/08/2026
April is a time to show up, speak out, and stand together đź’™
We’re proud to support the important work of our Title IX colleagues who advocate for safety and respect in our community every single day. Their efforts create spaces where everyone is heard, valued, and protected.
Join us throughout the month as we learn, connect, and continue building a culture of accountability and care. Your voice matters—and together, we make a difference.
04/07/2026
🤖✨ Wednesdays with CSS: AI Workshop
What if AI could help solve Mississippi’s biggest challenges?
Join us for "AI-Powered Decision Making for Business and Society" and get hands-on with generative AI and an intuitive drag-and-drop machine learning platform to build and compare models that tackle real business problems.
đź—“ Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM
đź“Ť Union Room G
Explore how AI can help:
🌾 Support sustainable timber operations
🏥 Improve rural healthcare access through telemedicine
🌪 Strengthen hurricane preparedness and disaster response
No advanced AI experience required—just curiosity and a desire to create impact.