With the announcement of its 2025–2026 scholarship recipients, the Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association (MAMA) has reached a significant milestone—awarding a total of $471,000 in scholarships to 249 students across Mississippi community colleges and universities since 2006. For the upcoming academic year, MAMA has awarded 15 scholarships to outstanding students pursuing careers in the automotive manufacturing…


With a heart full of ambition and a mind driven by curiosity, recent Ph.D. graduate Aulora Williams has carved a career that reflects both her personal experiences and professional aspirations. The Biloxi native immersed herself in the world of mechanical engineering early on at Mississippi State University’s Engineering on the Coast campus, where her passion…