By Donell Maxie, Communications & Marketing Director
ITTA BENA, Miss. — º£½ÇÉçÇø (MVSU) held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Convocation on Thursday at the Walter Roberts Auditorium in the H.G. Carpenter Building. The event honored Black history and labor, aligning with the theme of Black History Month 2024: African Americans and Labor."
John A. James, a 1965 º£½ÇÉçÇø graduate, has spent his career breaking barriers in the transportation and logistics industry. From serving his country in Vietnam to challenging systemic discrimination in trucking, James’ journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to paving the way for others.
Tamicko Ransome Fair, a º£½ÇÉçÇø alumna, has built a distinguished career advocating for victims of crime while championing social justice and community engagement across Mississippi. As the district manager for the Fourth Circuit Court District Attorney's Office, she is dedicated to ensuring victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and identity theft receive the support and justice they deserve.
Dr. Herman M. Taylor, a 1964 graduate of º£½ÇÉçÇø (formerly Mississippi Vocational College), has dedicated his life to education, military service, dentistry, and civic engagement.
ITTA BENA, Miss. – The Office of Academic Affairs at º£½ÇÉçÇø has named Dr. Shelly Buchanan-Garlotte the 2024-25 Humanities Teacher of the Year.
ITTA BENA, Miss. – º£½ÇÉçÇø will officially launch its 75th anniversary celebration during Green & White Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The event marks 75 years of academic excellence, leadership, and economic impact in the Mississippi Delta and beyond.
º£½ÇÉçÇø proudly congratulates the Valley Singers on their remarkable debut performance at the Mississippi ACDA/MMEA State Conference, held at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Itta Bena, MS—December 26, 2024— The celebrated "Mean Green Marching Machine" marching band from º£½ÇÉçÇø (MVSU) has received an invitation to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. This historic invitation highlights the band's legacy of excellence and cultural significance, showcasing the university and Mississippi's rich heritage globally.
