Mobile, Alabama Chapter
Mobile, Alabama Chapter “Lower Alabama Dawgs”
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Baldwin, Mobile, Escambia and Washington Counties.
2024 Chapter Volunteer Team
Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.
President – Creath Edens Townsend ‘85
Vice President – Jennifer Bishop Stallings ‘01
Treasurer – Andy Marasca ‘00
Committee Chairpersons
Communications/Social Media – Taylor Pettway ‘15
Community Service - Golf Tournament – Jerry Brock ‘67
Scholarship – Stephanie Williford ‘72
Student Recruiting - Creath Edens Townsend ‘85
Young Alumni – Taylor Pettway ‘15
Board Members
Janelle Adams ’09, ‘10
Dr. Jeff Hannon ‘80
Layton Little ‘19
Kirk Shaw ‘65
If you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer with the team, please contact us at mststatemobile1878@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 Baldwin, Mobile, Escambia or Washington Counties (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 Mobile, Alabama Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship Fund
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Mobile, Alabama Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Mobile, Alabama Chapter has an established scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be given to entering freshmen from the four counties. 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 Mobile, Alabama 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 Mobile, Alabama Chapter 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 South Alabama Staff
Avery Braddock, Admissions Counselor, South Alabama
avb118@msstate.edu
Lauren Porter, Transfer Recruitment Coordinator
lauren.porter@msstate.edu or 601.906.1378.
If you have any questions about student recruiting in Lower Alabama, please contact one of these Counselors. Our 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.
Mobile, 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.
