Northwest Florida Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students from the northwest Florida panhandle counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Holmes and Washington.
Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.
2024 Chapter Volunteer Team
President - Bryn Valenciano '07
Vice President - Shane Chadwick '17
Secretary – Tonya Thornton ‘04
Treasurer - Nick Simmons '09
Committee Chairpersons
Social Media - Kyle Schoolar '11
Scholarship - Paul Thompson '14
Student Recruiting – Derek Valenciano
Board Members - Matt Uhl, Laine Sheppard, Lane Etheridge
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.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting - MSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships
Carolyn Kate Lowell, Admissions Counselor
Territory: Panhandle and Central Florida
ckb210@msstate.edu | 321.441.0336
If you have any questions about student recruiting in the Florida panhandle, please contact Carolyn Kate. 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.
Northwest Florida Chapter Scholarship
Applications for university 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 required 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.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the Florida panhandle (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 Northwest Florida Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Greater Northwest Florida Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The Northwest Florida Chapter has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be awarded to entering freshmen from the Florida panhandle. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to the MSU Foundation. Designate your donation to the “Northwest Florida Chapter Scholarship Fund.” Utilize secure online giving by visiting the MSU Foundation giving website.
Advancement Fund
The Northwest Florida Chapter Advancement Fund established through the MSU Foundation is to support 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 Northwest Florida Chapter
Mail: Make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: 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.
