Presidential Spotlight

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman (l) and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum were among municipal, university and Oktibbeha County officials who gathered recently at the Starkville Sportsplex to discuss cooperative short-term priorities and long-term

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman (l) and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum were among…

Dec 03, 2009

President Keenum visited with a number of Evans Hall students for informal comments about his life experiences, including the opportunities provided by his MSU degrees.

President Keenum visited with a number of Evans Hall students for informal comments about his life…

Nov 26, 2009

President Keenum signs a Memorandum of Understanding along with Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Miko (Leader) Beasley Denson Friday at the Choctaw Central High School gymnasium.

President Keenum signs a Memorandum of Understanding along with Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians…

Nov 19, 2009

Third District Rep.

Third District Rep. Greg Harper is presented a certificate recognizing him as an Honorary Bulldog…

Nov 12, 2009

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

Gary Wayne Pace of Bailey (2nd from left) made history during Friday's Mississippi State…

Nov 05, 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.

President Keenum celebrates the Egg Bowl 2009 victory with athletic director Greg Byrne, head…

Oct 29, 2009

President Keenum and Student Association President Blake Jeter visit routinely to discuss matters of importance to Mississippi State students.

President Keenum and Student Association President Blake Jeter visit routinely to discuss matters…

Oct 22, 2009

President Keenum spoke at the Veterans Day Cerenony on the Drill Field.

Oct 15, 2009

President Keenum lit the Libraries' Christmas tree on Nov.

President Keenum lit the Libraries' Christmas tree on Nov. 2. Libraries' Administrator of…

Oct 08, 2009

John Grisham, a 1977 Mississippi State graduate and best-selling author, made an unannounced stop Tuesday [Oct.

John Grisham, a 1977 Mississippi State graduate and best-selling author, made an unannounced stop…

Oct 01, 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.

President Keenum recently spoke to students in Montgomery Hall about his experiences as a student…

Sep 24, 2009

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Miss. Rep. William 'Billy' McCoy was a guest speaker in President Keenum's…

Sep 17, 2009

Congressman Gregg Harper was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Sept.

Congressman Gregg Harper was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Sept. 14.…

Sep 10, 2009

Lt. Gov.

Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Aug. 17. The…

Sep 03, 2009

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.

Presidents Rick Young of EMCC (l) and Mark Keenum recently marked the formal participation of the…

Aug 27, 2009

Dr. Keenum presents a gift to Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, on a courtesy call Tuesday afternoon in Clarksdale.

Dr. Keenum presents a gift to Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, on a…

Aug 20, 2009

President Keenum spoke to incoming freshmen and their parents at Orientation 2009.

Aug 13, 2009

President Keenum met with Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, on the Senatobia campus July 14.

President Keenum met with Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears,…

Aug 06, 2009

The Keenums with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts at the 2009 Mississippi Picnic in New York's Central Park.

The Keenums with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts at the 2009 Mississippi Picnic in New York's…

Jul 30, 2009

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President Mark Keenum and Andrew Rendon, director of the Center for America's Veterans, sign a…

Jul 23, 2009

President Keenum (c) was featured speaker recently for a breakfast meeting of the Association of Retired Faculty.

President Keenum (c) was featured speaker recently for a breakfast meeting of the Association of…

Jul 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.

MSU President Mark Keenum and Donna Oliver, president of Mississippi Valley State University,…

Jul 09, 2009

During Spring Commencement, President Keenum awarded an honorary doctor of science degree to Fred E. Carl Jr.

During Spring Commencement, President Keenum awarded an honorary doctor of science degree to Fred E…

Jul 02, 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.

Frances Coleman (center), dean of the Mississippi State Libraries, recently was honored for her…

Jun 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.

In keeping with campus tradition, MSU President Mark Keenum and other administrators served lunch…

Jun 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.

President Keenum (right) and Dean Gary Myers conversed with students in April at the College of…

Jun 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.

U.S. Grant Association President and Rhode Island Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (left) poses with…

Jun 04, 2009

(L-r) President Keenum, David Jasen, and Brian Holland took a moment during the 2009 Ragtime Jazz Festival.

(L-r) President Keenum, David Jasen, and Brian Holland took a moment during the 2009 Ragtime Jazz…

May 28, 2009

President Keenum visits with Mary Ann Templeton, who, along with her late husband Charles H. Templeton, Sr.

President Keenum visits with Mary Ann Templeton, who, along with her late husband Charles H.…

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.

Tommy Tomlinson (l), Cadence Bank president, and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum prepare to…

May 14, 2009

President Keenum addresses more than 600 people in Starkville at the M.L. King Unity Day breakfast.

May 07, 2009

President Keenum in lunch-time discussion with Student Association president Braxton Coombs.

Apr 30, 2009

President Keenum salutes well-wishers shortly after being named MSU's 19th president.

Apr 23, 2009

Mark Keenum was the commencement speaker at the Spring 2007 graduation ceremony.

Apr 16, 2009

President Keenum signed papers naming MSU the official host for presidential papers of Ulysses S. Grant.

President Keenum signed papers naming MSU the official host for presidential papers of Ulysses S.…

Apr 09, 2009

The Keenum family is introduced mid-court during this season's first home basketball game.

Apr 02, 2009

President Keenum has a quiet moment with Braxton Stowe, 2008-09 Student Association vice president.

Mar 26, 2009

President Keenum and wife Rhonda meet with the Alumni Board.

Mar 19, 2009