Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including Acadia, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Saint Helena, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, Tangipahoa, Vermilion parishes, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes.
The address for this page is www.alumni.msstate.edu/batonrouge.
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Volunteer Recruitment
Would you like to serve the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member?
Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer?
Please contact the Alumni Association for more info.
2022 Chapter Officers
President - volunteer opportunity
Vice President - volunteer opportunity
Secretary/Treasurer - Marianne Granier '82 email
Board Members
Rob Carpenter '72
Jill Mason Dunlap '91
Terri Lynch '90
Stephen Michel '04
Grant Taylor '11
Available Committee volunteer opportunities: student recruiting, young alumni, membership, socials/events, game-watch gatherings, scholarship
If you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer as an officer or board member, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Alumni Chapter & Volunteer Programs, at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.
*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the greater Baton Rouge and Acadiana area (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Baton Rouge, La. Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chapter has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be awarded to entering freshmen from the greater Baton Rouge area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to the MSU Foundation.
Utilize secure online giving for the Baton Rouge, LA Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Advancement Fund
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chapter Advancement Fund established through the MSU Foundation is to support the chapters goals and initiatives. Gifts and support to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Baton Rouge, LA Chapter
To use a check, make payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Memo: Baton Rouge, LA Chapter Scholarship (or Advancement) Fund
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting in the Baton Rouge/south Louisiana area - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
Walker Jenkins, Admissions Counselor
662.325.2224 • w.jenkins@msstate.edu
If you have any questions about student recruiting in the greater Baton Rouge area, please contact Walker Jenkins. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!
Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.
Baton Rouge, La. Chapter Scholarship
Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU. Students who complete the scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the above criteria is met.
The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.
Awards will be based on funds available. Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.
