
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Michael W. Hall, alumnus and namesake of Mississippi State University’s mechanical engineering school, has been named the Department of Energy’s 2025 Industrial Training and Assessment Center Alumnus of the Year. The award is given to an ITAC alumnus based on their impact and professional achievements in the energy industry, as well as their continued…

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…