This has been a very productive but busy year.
We have...

• Increased the number of new student scholarships;
• Hired eight new faculty and staff members;
• Established a recruiting partnership with the Starkville Campus;
• Provided additional opportunities to grow community/donor prospects through our development officer;
• Participated in our first ever audit with above-satisfactory results;
• Beginning new programs in Healthcare Administration and                                      Technology Management;
• Exploring new programs in Masters of Arts Education and Roots Music;
• Created bi-monthly television broadcasts and a weekly radio program;
• Secured representatives for the Fall Alumni Fellows and Alumni of the Year programs for the Meridian Campus;
• Made technological upgrades in classrooms and labs; and
• Upgraded and renovated facilities throughout the campus.

Hello!   I want to welcome you to Mississippi State University – Meridian.  We are a campus located in Meridian Mississippi where we serve a twelve county region in Eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama.  Our campus is unique in that we offer classes to those who want to follow through on what they have started.  What do I mean by follow through, you may ask?  Just as in any sport, baseball, golf, basketball, tennis, etc, follow through is what distinguishes those who achieve success from those who don’t.  Since we only offer courses at the junior and senior level (and Master’s and Specialists degrees) we enable students to follow through on what they started at our sister community colleges. I have always noticed that success in any activity always begins with how you follow through.  At Mississippi State University – Meridian, let us help you follow through to a life filled with success!  Call us today.

My Best Wishes to you always,

Jack Tucci, Ph.D.
Dean and Executive Director, MSU-Meridian

Read what some of our campus leaders say about certain facets of MSU-Meridian...

Arts and Sciences: The Division of Arts and Sciences plays an essential role in preparing our education graduates who make up the majority of our students by providing content courses in history, math, and English for example. The Division has a long-established Social Work program accredited by the Council for Social Work Education. In addition, A&S offers Psychology, Communications, and two Interdisciplinary degrees. The Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary and General Liberal Arts degrees are particularly well suited to non-traditional students who are the bulk of our student population.

Dr. Dennis Mitchell
Professor and Division Chair
E-mail: dmitchell@meridian.msstate.edu
Phone: 601-484-0167
Dedicated student

Business & Industry: The Division of Business and Industry has achieved much success in recent years due to the hard work of the faculty. Industry has reported many positive things about our graduates meeting their demands of being well prepared and capable business graduates. The faculty has had much success in maintaining their currency by publishing many peer reviewed articles in well respected journals. Students report that the addition of the new faculty has increased the challenges they face at every level and they feel confident they are ready and prepared for their future.

Dr. Jack Tucci
Dean & Executive Director, Interim Division Chair
E-mail: jtucci@meridian.msstate.edu
Phone: 601-484-0151

Education : The Division of Education offers preparation programs for persons who plan to become teachers, counselors, and administrators in the public schools. We also offer programs for persons to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and for those who want to teach or become administrators in community colleges. Day, night, weekend, and online courses are available for some of the program requirements. All programs are accredited by regional and/or professional associations.

Dr. George Thomas
Professor and Division Chair
E-mail: gthomas@meridian.msstate.edu
Phone: 601-484-0178