Mississippi State University Profile

In the News

1. “Mississippi State University Implements Advanced Cybersecurity Measures”
   Mississippi State has recently enhanced its cybersecurity infrastructure with state-of-the-art technology to protect student and institutional data.
   Source: EdTech Magazine, October 2023

2. “MSU Sees Increase in Fall Enrollment Amid Expanded Academic Offerings”
   The university announced a nearly 3% increase in enrollment, citing expanded online and hybrid program options as a key driver.
   Source: Starkville Daily News, September 2023

3. “Mississippi State Collaborates with AWS for Cloud Tech Integration”
   Mississippi State inked a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer certification training for students and migrate towards a cloud-first approach for campus operations.
   Source: Higher Ed Dive, August 2023

4. “Hail State Initiative: MSU’s $150 Million Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off”
   MSU launched its capital campaign to improve technological infrastructure, scholarships, and athletic facilities.
   Source: The Dispatch, May 2023

Technology and Software

• Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas by Instructure
• Student Information System (SIS): Ellucian Banner
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce Education Cloud
• IT Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
• Library System: Ex Libris Alma & Primo
• Cybersecurity Tools: Palo Alto Network Firewalls, Duo Security
• Career Services Management: Handshake
• Virtual Labs for STEM: Labster and MATLAB
• Data Analytics: Tableau, Power BI
• Campus Mobile App: Mobile App by Modo Labs

The university is also an active participant in projects with EDUCAUSE for their innovative use of technology within higher education.

Budget

Endowment

$797 million

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Note: This data is accurate as of the most current publicly available information. Specific titles may have organization-specific variations or recent changes.