
Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Fellows! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each new Fellow. Sunflower County native John Thomas Robertson graduated from MSU in 2009 with a degree in biological engineering and earned his Juris Doctor at the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013. Upon graduating from law school,…

STARKVILLE, Miss.— The Bagley College of Engineering recognized Mississippi State alumni from various industries for their accomplishments and commitment to the engineering field at the 2026 Distinguished Engineering Recognition Banquet. Eight alumni were selected as Distinguished Fellows, while one alumnus was chosen as the sixth recipient of the college’s Emerging Leader award. The awardees are…

STARKVILLE, Miss.— Eight outstanding Mississippi State University students have been inducted into the Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame. Each year, the distinction recognizes students, both undergraduate and graduate, who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, leadership and service. The students recognized are listed by hometown: Abita Springs, Louisiana—Lonnie Tankersley, a senior aerospace engineering…

Congratulations to the 2026 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? I’m Rejane (Jane) Paulino, 32-years old, PhD candidate…

Congratulations to the 2026 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Karly Mims, and I am…

From the moment you meet Lela Rose, her personality fills the room. “I’m very talkative, very open, always looking to make a new friend. I always try to be cheerful and have a good time,” Rose said. She thrives on connecting with the friends she studies with, the ones she goes line dancing with, and…