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Treasurer: Prepaid tuition program won’t reopen until 2014

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:16:50 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch says it now appears that sometime in 2014 will be the earliest that the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition plan will reopen for additional enrollments. Like most investors, the plan had an excellent first quarter in the stock market. That could cut its projected shortfall. But the board that [...]

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Report: State’s teacher education programs ‘mediocre at best’

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:59:44 +0000

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — A group pushing for changes in how the nation trains teachers says Mississippi’s teacher training programs are mediocre at best. The report is from the National Council on Teacher Quality, and is backed by Mississippi groups pushing for educational improvements. However, leaders of some colleges of education say the council’s report either [...]

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Most two-year schools asking more tuition this fall

Associated Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:50:29 +0000

JACKSON — Tuition will rise at 11 of Mississippi’s 15 public community colleges this fall, with average tuition for two semesters (fall and spring) rising about 6 percent to $2,376. Here are the rates that each college has approved or has projected to the state Community College Board, as well as the percentage change from [...]

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Scientists studying cancer in dogs; could lead to new treatments humans

MBJ Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:30:35 +0000

STARKVILLE — A group of veterinarians at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is working to better understand cancer in dogs, work that will likely also advance knowledge of human cancer. MSU scientists said there is little difference between cancerous tumors found in dogs and humans, and the opportunity to help both human and [...]

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MSU cyber operations education earns federal designation

MBJ Staff — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:58:26 +0000

STARKVILLE — The National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command have designated Mississippi State University as a Center of Academic Excellence in cyber operations. The certification comes after a rigorous, two-year application process by faculty in the departments of computer science and engineering (CSE) and electrical and computer engineering (ECE). David A. Dampier, a professor [...]

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Study: Coast county created 4,000 jobs in half-decade

Associated Press — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:54:57 +0000

JACKSON COUNTY — A University of Southern Mississippi economic study shows that nearly 4,000 new jobs have been created in the Jackson County area in the last five years because of local companies’ investments. The figures were released by the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation. The Mississippi Press reports the study estimates the jobs carry [...]

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Southern Miss to start massive student residence complex

MBJ Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:47:57 +0000

HATTIESBURG — Construction is scheduled to begin soon on a massive student housing project on the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Century Park South will bring residence halls to Southern Miss, providing 954 beds for freshmen and other scholarship students. The $55.6-million project will feature three buildings, with five floors in each structure. “The [...]

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JSU to begin offering classes in Madison tomorrow

Associated Press — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:51:16 +0000

MADISON — Jackson State University will open its new campus in Madison tomorrow. JSU president Carolyn W. Meyers and other university officials will be on hand for the grand opening. JSU officials say day classes as well as evening, weekend and online courses will be offered. There will be 11 undergraduate courses offered during the [...]

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Tornado relief drive at USM goes quiet in wake of Oklahoma disaster

MBJ Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:27:18 +0000

HATTIESBURG — The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation reports its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were “entering a quiet phase” as the nation focuses its attention on tornado victims in Oklahoma. During this time the Foundation will refrain from publicly soliciting donors for the campaigns. The Foundation launched the tornado relief effort immediately following [...]

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With no interim, board begins hunt for MVSU president

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:26:21 +0000

ITTA BENA — After failing to attract a temporary leader for Mississippi Valley State University, the College Board has decided to look for permanent president for the Itta Bena school. College Board President Bob Owens has named five board members, led by Shane Hooper of Saltillo, to seek a new leader for Mississippi’s smallest public [...]

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