Central Mississippi Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties.

Upcoming Events

2024 Chapter Volunteer Team

Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.

President – La’Tesha Roby ‘03
Vice President – Jacqueline Brackett ‘84
Secretary - Betsy Hunt ‘00
Treasurer – Selena Davis ’00, ‘01

Committee Chairs
Community Service – Trayce Thomas ‘91
Membership and Game-Watch Gatherings – Carl Nichols ‘91
Publicity/Social Media – Tenika Carter ‘98
Send-off Party – Rhonda Hopkins ‘01
Scholarship – Selena Davis and committee
Student Recruiting – La’Tesha Roby and board
Young Alumni –

Board Members
Robert Barnes
Carla Baskin
Di'Marco Baskin
Derrick Hampton
Chris Hawkins
Theressia McAlpin
Dwanda Moore
Fred Nichols

If you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer with the team, please contact us at msucentralmsalumni@gmail.com, or 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 Central Mississippi 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 Central Mississippi Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship Fund

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Central Mississippi Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.

Chapter Scholarship

The Central Mississippi Chapter has established an endowed scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be given to entering freshmen from the metro Central Mississippi area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.
Utilize secure online giving Support the Scholarship Fund.

Support the Carlie Nichols Annual Scholarship Fund.

Advancement Fund

The Central Mississippi Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Central Mississippi Chapter 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 Central Mississippi Staff

Darby Anderson Boykin, Admissions Counselor for Rankin County and Central South Mississippi
dla179@msstate.edu or 601-988-3229.

Brooks Hill, Admissions Admissions Counselor for Hinds and Madison counties, Southwest Mississippi
bdh348@msstate.edu or 662-418-9961.

Ty Tolbert, dmissions Counselor for Jackson Public Schools and Mississippi Delta
tt1421@msstate.edu or 601-624-0622.

Lauren Porter, Admissions Counselor for Rankin County and Central South Mississippi
lauren.porter@msstate.edu or 601-906-1378.

If you have any questions about student recruiting in the Central Mississippi area and also the State of Mississippi, please contact one of these Counselors. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools and community colleges, 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.

Central Mississippi 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.