Gary Wayne Pace of Bailey (2nd from left) made history during Friday's Mississippi State University-Meridian commencement ceremonies when he became the first graduate to earn a degree from MSU-Meridian's newest degree program--bachelor of business admini November 5, 2009
President Keenum celebrates the Egg Bowl 2009 victory with athletic director Greg Byrne, head football coach Dan Mullen, and the winning Bulldog football team. October 29, 2009
President Keenum and Student Association President Blake Jeter visit routinely to discuss matters of importance to Mississippi State students. October 22, 2009
President Keenum spoke at the Veterans Day Cerenony on the Drill Field. October 15, 2009
President Keenum lit the Libraries' Christmas tree on Nov. October 8, 2009
John Grisham, a 1977 Mississippi State graduate and best-selling author, made an unannounced stop Tuesday [Oct. October 1, 2009
President Keenum recently spoke to students in Montgomery Hall about his experiences as a student at MSU and encouraged the group to continue working hard as they pursue success. September 24, 2009
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Congressman Gregg Harper was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Sept. September 10, 2009
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Presidents Rick Young of EMCC (l) and Mark Keenum recently marked the formal participation of the community college in the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium. August 27, 2009
Dr. Keenum presents a gift to Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, on a courtesy call Tuesday afternoon in Clarksdale. August 20, 2009
President Keenum spoke to incoming freshmen and their parents at Orientation 2009. August 13, 2009
President Keenum met with Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, on the Senatobia campus July 14. August 6, 2009
The Keenums with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts at the 2009 Mississippi Picnic in New York's Central Park. July 30, 2009
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President Keenum (c) was featured speaker recently for a breakfast meeting of the Association of Retired Faculty. July 16, 2009
MSU President Mark Keenum and Donna Oliver, president of Mississippi Valley State University, recently signed a memorandum of understanding designed to increase faculty participation in research and contracts at both universities. July 9, 2009
During Spring Commencement, President Keenum awarded an honorary doctor of science degree to Fred E. Carl Jr. July 2, 2009
Frances Coleman (center), dean of the Mississippi State Libraries, recently was honored for her service and leadership by the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Foundation with its Excellence in Leadership Award. June 25, 2009
In keeping with campus tradition, MSU President Mark Keenum and other administrators served lunch during annual Staff Appreciation Day activities at the Junction. June 18, 2009
President Keenum (right) and Dean Gary Myers conversed with students in April at the College of Arts and Sciences' annual Hot Dog Houpla. June 11, 2009
U.S. Grant Association President and Rhode Island Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (left) poses with Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum and a portrait of Grant during the association's annual--and first--meeting at the university. June 4, 2009
(L-r) President Keenum, David Jasen, and Brian Holland took a moment during the 2009 Ragtime Jazz Festival. May 28, 2009
President Keenum visits with Mary Ann Templeton, who, along with her late husband Charles H. Templeton, Sr. May 21, 2009
Tommy Tomlinson (l), Cadence Bank president, and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum prepare to serve first slices from the university's 131st year birthday cake. May 14, 2009
President Keenum addresses more than 600 people in Starkville at the M.L. King Unity Day breakfast. May 7, 2009
President Keenum in lunch-time discussion with Student Association president Braxton Coombs. April 30, 2009
President Keenum salutes well-wishers shortly after being named MSU's 19th president. April 23, 2009
Mark Keenum was the commencement speaker at the Spring 2007 graduation ceremony. April 16, 2009
President Keenum signed papers naming MSU the official host for presidential papers of Ulysses S. Grant. April 9, 2009
The Keenum family is introduced mid-court during this season's first home basketball game. April 2, 2009