I am back from a brief hiatus centered around a rough week at work followed by a birthday weekend.
Sunday's New York Time had a great article on the 1963 Mississippi State basketball team that defied a segregationist governor to play in the NCAA tournament. This is a great story that is the subject of a new documentary "Game of Change".
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Showing posts with label Mississippi State University. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mississippi State University. Show all posts
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Rumor: MSU's Foglesong Stepping Down To Work For Obama?
An article in the Clarion Ledger on him stepping down
FYI, I don't believe the rumor is true, but what do I know? :)
FYI, I don't believe the rumor is true, but what do I know? :)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
MSU Over 17,000 for 1st Time In History
For the first time in its University History, Mississippi State is officially over 17,000 students. Its is 300 students under Ole Miss.
"MSU has 17,039 students - up 833 from the autumn 2006 semester. This marks the first time in MSU's 129-year history it has enrolled more than 17,000 students, according to the university."
Yet despite having 69,000 students enrolled in high education, only 17% of Mississippi residents hold a Bachelor's Degree. Which is reported as 25% less than the national average.
Schools are definitely looking to increase enrollment, MSU through their StateOfTheFuture Campaign. But average tuition is said to be at $4,500 yearly, with most yearly ( 9 years in a row) increases fronted by Mississippi families. And the high school graduation rate is still at 61%, with ACT scores 50th in the nation.
While not to reign on my Bulldogs parade, these numbers are more important than 19-14, whether good or bad. Mississippi School pride needs to be more than X's and O's. We need to cheer for progress in the State, and question the status quo when "the bell tolls".
"MSU has 17,039 students - up 833 from the autumn 2006 semester. This marks the first time in MSU's 129-year history it has enrolled more than 17,000 students, according to the university."
Yet despite having 69,000 students enrolled in high education, only 17% of Mississippi residents hold a Bachelor's Degree. Which is reported as 25% less than the national average.
Schools are definitely looking to increase enrollment, MSU through their StateOfTheFuture Campaign. But average tuition is said to be at $4,500 yearly, with most yearly ( 9 years in a row) increases fronted by Mississippi families. And the high school graduation rate is still at 61%, with ACT scores 50th in the nation.
While not to reign on my Bulldogs parade, these numbers are more important than 19-14, whether good or bad. Mississippi School pride needs to be more than X's and O's. We need to cheer for progress in the State, and question the status quo when "the bell tolls".
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Go Bulldogs! 19-14 Over Auburn
Hattiesburg American:
Mississippi State rallied to go ahead of Auburn, then held off the War Eagles as they threatened to score late in the game. Final score: Mississippi State 19, Auburn 14.
Auburn, which trailed 13-0 in the early going only to go ahead 14-13 at halftime, was a 13-point favorite to win the game.
Mississippi State rallied to go ahead of Auburn, then held off the War Eagles as they threatened to score late in the game. Final score: Mississippi State 19, Auburn 14.
Auburn, which trailed 13-0 in the early going only to go ahead 14-13 at halftime, was a 13-point favorite to win the game.
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