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From non-verbal to MSU graduation: Twin brothers power through adversity, find home and voice

Diagnosed with non-verbal autism as toddlers, Kirklyn and his twin brother, Kirk, relied on music to overcome early learning barriers. Kirklyn earned his bachelor’s degree in music education, while ...
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MSU assistant professor listed as ‘One to Watch’ by national interior design society

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Tanaya Deshpande, a Mississippi State assistant professor of interior design, is one of eight scholars being recognized this year through the American Society of Interior Designers’ ...
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Behind-the-scenes turf team prepares for NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament at MSU

STARKVILLE, Miss.—As the No. 1 seed Mississippi State Women’s Soccer team gears up to defend its home turf in this weekend’s NCAA tournament, another team also has worked hard all season, ensuring the ...
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Shawn McNutt

For Shawn McNutt, service has taken many forms. Throughout his 20-year career in the U.S. Army, McNutt served as an Armor ...
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MSU biologists win prestigious NSF CAREER awards to explore genetic errors, invasive species

Jean-François Gout and Megan Smith each earned five-year NSF CAREER awards, from the highly competitive program that supports early-career faculty demonstrating exceptional potential to advance ...
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Science, engineering in focus as MSU hosts Mississippi Academy of Sciences summer symposium

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Nearly 100 students showcased their science and engineering research this week as Mississippi State hosted the Mississippi Academy of Sciences for its annual Summer Science and ...
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MSU vet student awarded national veterinary scholarship

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Lily Ciel Behnam, a first-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at Mississippi State, has been named a recipient of the third annual Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student ...
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MSU joins collaborative studio initiative working to revitalize downtown Jackson

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture joins two capital city universities in a new collaborative initiative aimed at boosting small businesses and driving economic ...
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MSU scientist recognized internationally for wood engineering research

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State assistant research professor is receiving international recognition for early career achievements in wood engineering, success that’s enhancing efficient, ...
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MSU alumni selected for prestigious international JET program

Three Mississippi State alumni are headed to Japan as part of a highly competitive, international work exchange program. The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, or JET, selects young professionals to ...
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Amanda Tullos

Preparing Mississippi students for life after graduation takes much more than coursework—it requires strong partnerships, ...