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College Alumni of the Year

College Alumni of the Year


The College Alumni of the Year program recognizes alumni who have made a significant contribution to human or institutional progress in which a situation, institution or movement has been materially changed for the better because of their participation. This award recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni whose personal lives, professional accomplishments and community service best exemplify the mission of Mississippi State University.

2024 College Alumni of the Year Award Recipients

Paul Kinsey

Paul Kinsey

College of Arts and Sciences

  • Starkville, MS
Ted Porter

Ted Trussell Porter

College of Architecture, Art and Design

  • New York City, NY
Amanda Camp

Dr. Amanda H. Camp

College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Ridgeland, MS
Kathy Olsen

Kathy Olsen

College of Education

  • Nashville, TN
Mike Bogan

Michael Bogan

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

  • Del Mar, California
Conrad Kempinska

C. Conrad Kempinska

College of Forest Resources

  • Griffin, GA
Tom Hixon

Thomas G. Hixon

College of Business

  • Ridgeland, MS
Rodger Johnson

Rodger L. Johnson

James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

  • Atlanta, GA