Birmingham, Alabama Chapter
Birmingham, Alabama Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in and around Birmingham, Alabama Counties include Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Coosa, Cullman, Jefferson, Saint Clair, Shelby, Talladega and Walker.
2024 Chapter Volunteer Team
Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.
President - Ashley Gallant '13
Vice President - Todd Pitts '13
Secretary – Olivia Kessler ‘14
Treasurer - Jonathan Boyd '12
Committee Chairpersons
Community Service - all volunteers
Scholarship and Student Recruiting - Rob Hamlin '92, 05
Golf Tournament - T.D. Farris '81 and Chris Jackson
Social Media - Olivia Kessler ‘14
Young Alumni – Adam Pitts ‘17
Board Members - Terri Russell '84, Taylor Korson '18, Alison Schmidt ‘02, Mallie Steele, Mickey Holmes ‘06
If you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer with the team, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, at 662-325-8515 or jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the metro Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship Fund
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Birmingham, Alabama Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Birmingham, Alabama Chapter has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be awarded to entering freshmen from the greater Birmingham area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.
Utilize secure online giving Support the Scholarship Fund
Advancement Fund
The Birmingham, Alabama Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's 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 Birmingham, Alabama Chapter advancement fund.
To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships Alabama Staff
Katy Tucker, Assistant Director of Recruitment, Central Alabama
k.tucker@msstate.edu or 205.516.5168
Birmingham area counties: Jefferson, Bibb, Chilton, Walker
Avery Braddock, Admissions Counselor, South Alabama
avb118@msstate.edu
Birmingham area counties: Shelby and Coosa
Jackson Finch, Admissions Counselor, North Alabama
jrf478@msstate.edu or 256.321.6767
Birmingham area counties: Cullman, Blount, St. Clair, Talladega
f you have any questions about student recruiting in the greater Birmingham area, please contact one of these Counselors. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit Alabama 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.
Birmingham, Alabama Chapter Scholarship
Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU. Students who complete the general scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the criteria are 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.
