Pearl River County Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
www.alumni.msstate.edu/pearlriver
Upcoming Events
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2023 Volunteer Recruitment
Would you like to serve the Pearl River County Chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member?
Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer?
Please contact the Alumni Association for more info.
Janet Downey, Coordinator of Alumni Chapter & Volunteer Programs - jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515
Chapter Volunteers / Board Members
Your Pearl River County MSU Alumni Chapter Needs You!
Your Pearl River County Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in Pearl River County.
So, what exactly is a chapter’s role with the MSU Alumni Association?
Basically, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni and Bulldog friends connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students.
The MSU Alumni Association is working to establish an organized and enthusiastic connection for our alumni, friends, and students. If you are interested in learning how you can help spread the Maroon and White, share your ideas, learn more about the chapter, volunteer for service, or just show your support, please contact Janet Downey.
How can you help?
- Volunteers for chapter leadership positions or specific engagement activities – president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student recruiting chair, membership chair, social chair, and board members.
- Possible activities for 2023 – student recruiting events, 2023 Send-off Party, regular board meetings, community service and involvement, annual chapter meeting. The possibilities are endless.
- Chapter Goals/Initiatives – engaging all Bulldogs, community service, recruiting students in your area, supporting scholarships to MSU.
Read more about becoming a chapter volunteer.
*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in Pearl River County (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 Pearl River County Chapter.
Chapter Scholarship Support
The Pearl River County Chapter has established a scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be given to entering freshmen from Pearl River County. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to the MSU Foundation. Designate your donation to the “Pearl River County Chapter Scholarship Fund.”
Utilize secure online giving by visiting the MSU Foundation giving website.
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 our chapter scholarship fund help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting in Pearl River County - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
• Blake Dykes, Admissions Counselor for Pearl River County, Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana, 228.669.0640 • blake.dykes@msstate.edu
• Lauren Porter, Transfer Student Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator, 601.906.1378 • lauren.porter@msstate.edu
If you have any questions about student recruiting in Pearl River County, please contact Blake or Lauren. 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.
Pearl River County Chapter Scholarship
Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU. Students who complete the scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the chapter scholarship criteria is 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.
