South Texas Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in the greater Austin and San Antonio areas of South Texas.

Counties include:  Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis, Williamson, Wilson

Upcoming Events

2024 Chapter Volunteer Team

President: John Walley '97
Social Chair: Cheryl McLaurin ‘07

2025 Volunteer Recruitment

Would you like to serve the South Texas Chapter as a volunteer leader?
Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer?

Your South Texas MSU Alumni Chapter Needs You!

Your South Texas Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in and around Austin, San Marcos, New Baunfels, and San Antonio.

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, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, MSU Alumni Association, at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515.

How can you help?

Volunteers for chapter leadership positions – event/activity leads or points of contact from Austin to San Antonio (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student recruiting, community service, game-watch gatherings, social media, and board members).  If you can't commit to a leader position, could you commit to helping with one event or activity?
Possible activities for 2025 – student recruiting events, 2025 Send-off Party, regular board meetings, community service activity, annual chapter meeting, community events, supper club, MSU game-watch gatherings. The possibilities are endless.
Chapter Goals/Initiatives – engaging all Bulldogs, community service, recruiting students in your area, supporting scholarships to MSU.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

Student Recruiting - MSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships

Shelby Nolte, Admissions Counselor
Territory:  Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi, TX
seh388@msstate.edu  |  346-213-5359

Erin Jones, Admissions Counselor
Territory:  Houston, Galveston, North Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, Austin, and Bryan/College Station
erin.jones@msstate.edu  |  346-213-5359

Jesse Vaughn, Transfer Admissions Counselor for Texas
jesse.vaughn@msstate.edu  |  601-708-3167

Brandon Scott-Fields, Assistant Director of Recruitment
Territory:  Marble Falls, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, & West Texas Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington
brandon.fields@msstate.edu  |  601-708-3167

If you have any questions about student recruiting in South and West Texas, please contact any of the 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.

Greater Houston, Texas 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 South Texas 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 South Texas Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the South Texas Chapter. Support through the MSU Foundation with a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.

Advancement Fund
The South Texas Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter.
Support the South Texas Chapter Advancement Fund

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 our chapter fund helps pay for our annual Send-off Party to celebrate our new South Texas students going to Mississippi State. We can also use funds to host student recruiting events.