Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus

The School of Health Professions was thrilled to host Rural Medical & Science Scholars Day on the MSU-Meridian campus last week!

These rising high school seniors, who are focused on health professions and STEM-related careers, visited with academic leadership from our School of Health Professions and our Master of Science in Nursing program.

Students learned about mental and behavioral health careers at the MSU Mental & Behavioral Health Clinic and Combined Health Service Psychology program and explored Anatomage tables--an advanced real-human-based 3D anatomy and medical education system-- in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.

We hope y'all had as much fun as we did. It was a pure pleasure to host you!

Congratulations to Abigail Cruse and Bella Grace Jones, Mississippi State University-Meridian's Master of Physician Assistant Studies inaugural recipients of the Early-Acceptance Program, an initiative that guarantees students a seat in the highly competitive program.

https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/news/2026/06/msu-meridian-early-acceptance-program-garners-aspiring-physician-assistants

MSU-Meridian's Division of Education welcomed Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Alternate Route (MAT-ELAR) students to campus for our Summer Training & Development Institute!
Students focused on building classroom communities, strengthening communication skills, developing effective questioning techniques and preparing for success in the classroom. They also had a bit of fun touring The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience and the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian to see how creativity, hands-on learning and real-world connections can enhance classroom instruction.

We enjoyed having everyone!

Mississippi State University’s Center for Simulation is the first of its kind in the Magnolia State to earn the Human Simulation accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/news/2026/06/msu-center-simulation-earns-accreditation-prestigious-international-healthcare-society

MSU-Meridian gives a big shout-out and congratulations to Michelle Stubbs, who recently received the Donnie Prisock Excellence in Access and Engagement Award.

An assistant teaching professor in MSU-Meridian’s Division of Education, Stubbs is celebrated for leading transformational, systems-level initiatives that strengthen Mississippi’s teacher workforce while expanding access to high-quality preparation pathways for aspiring educators statewide.

MSU’s College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards MSU’s College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards Pictured from left are Kyle Baggerly, Betty Purvis Staff Award; Michelle Stubbs, Donnie Prisock Excellence in Access and Engagement Award; Stephanie Lemley, Herb Handley Research Award; Beca Spencer, Cindy Ros...

MSU-Meridian is so very proud of our very own Amy McMinn (pictured front row center), who recently received the Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising award for her excellent work in advising MSU-Meridian students.

Congratulations, Amy, on this prestigious award!

Excellence in teaching, advising honored with prestigious MSU faculty, staff awards Excellence in teaching, advising honored with prestigious MSU faculty, staff awards Honored for their excellent work in teaching, mentoring and advising, MSU faculty and staff receiving prestigious university awards this week include: front, from left, Ryan Folk, Alumni Association Outstanding Gradu...

Congratulations to MSU-Meridian's Outstanding students!
Read about them here: https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/news/2026/05/seven-msu-meridian-outstanding-students-recognized-during-spring-commencement

MSU-Meridian Master of Science in Nursing students are using their prior advocacy experience to appeal to lawmakers for better patient outcomes in Washington, D.C.

Read about it here:
https://www.nursing.msstate.edu/news/2026/05/msu-meridian-nursing-students-visit-lawmakers-during-advocacy-day-us-capitol

Congratulations to Mississippi State University-Meridian Master of Physician Assistant Studies students, who earned their long white coats last week in a time-honored tradition that signifies their readiness to enter the healthcare field as providers.

We're so very proud of you!

MSU-Meridian graduates ready to fill crucial roles after spring commencement.

https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/news/2026/05/msu-meridian-graduates-ready-fill-crucial-roles-after-spring-commencement