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Graduation Class: 2019
Major: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Coach Jessie Harris has left an indelible mark on 91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) as a women's basketball and volleyball pioneer. Honored on February 11, 2017, the court in the R.W. Harrison Complex was renamed Stribling-Harris Court in recognition of his legacy.

By Joshua King, MVSU Communications Intern

The Mass Communication Department at 91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) has teamed up with the Office of International Programs and WVSD Radio and Television to bring listeners a unique and enriching experience with Café Culture, a weekly program celebrating global diversity.

91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) proudly welcomed over 336 students and their sponsors from 21 schools across the state for the Fall Regional State Leadership Conference of the Educator Rising Program on October 22, 2024. This is the second consecutive year that MVSU has been chosen to host this significant event, which seeks to inspire the next generation of educators in Mississippi.

By Latunya Evans, MVSU Communications Specialist

Thrill and excitement fill the air at 91¿ì²¥ as students, faculty, staff, and alums eagerly prepare for the 2024 MVSU Homecoming Celebration. This year's theme, "For the Love of Valley," will shine through in exhilarating events, cherished traditions, and warm reunions.

ITTA BENA, MS – 91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Corey S. Edmonds as the new Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) made a remarkable contribution to the region's music education by successfully launching its inaugural High School Sing Festival on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

 The event, organized by MVSU's Department of Choral Activities, brought together 108 talented high school students from across the region, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub of choral music and collaboration.

ITTA BENA, MS – 91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Jerryl Briggs, President of MVSU, has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Advisory Council.

ITTA BENA, MS – 91¿ì²¥ (MVSU) is proud to announce its 2024 Fall Convocation, set to take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in the Walter Roberts Auditorium located within the H.G. Carpenter Building. The event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Miskia L. Davis, Superintendent of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District.