College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University

Nature Dawgs summer camp was full of adventures and introducing young people to career in natural resources.

Congratulations to Dr Frank Owens, Sustainable Bioproducts!

Congratulations to two Mississippi State associate professors on their selections as Fulbright U.S. Scholars, a prestigious honor among researchers, administrators and established professionals involved in scientific discovery around the world!

Natural disturbances ... wind, ice, insects ... can wreck havoc on forested lands. Learn about the work researchers are doing to address these challenges.

Renew April 2026 Learn about some of the research we are conducting with pine trees ...

Check out alumna Lily Langstaff, pursuing a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/student-life/student-stories/rural-mississippi-jsihks-mpp-program-qa-lily-langstaff-mpp-2027

So proud of new alumna Karolina Heathcock, a wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture graduate. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Congratulations to our newest alumni! We are so proud of you all!

Congratulations to WFA Senior, Karolina Heathcock on being chosen as a 2026 Spirit of State recipient.

This premier student award recognizes those who have made a profound impact at MSU during their academic journey.

Serving as Miss Mississippi State University, the Student Association Vice President, President of the CFR Dean’s Council, a member of the Famous Maroon Band, and more, it’s easy to see why she was selected! We are so proud!

Congratulations to junior Leah Rovey on being named a prestigious NOAA Hollings Scholar! Her passion for coastal ecology and commitment to research are making waves—literally.

From the classroom to a global internship in Australia, she’s gaining hands-on experience to protect our coastal ecosystems and shape the future of environmental science.

NOAA Education

MSU’s Rovey named NOAA Hollings Scholar MSU’s Rovey named NOAA Hollings Scholar Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.—An aspiring coastal ecologist is Mississippi State’s latest Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship recipient, a prestigious award given by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration providing financial support and p...

The CFR’s Living Learning Community is one of the first ways students can get plugged in on campus and within the college.

Freshman, Andrew Noell was awarded the 2026 LLC Rising Star Award, selected for his involvement in academic, service, leadership, and faith based organizations!