Happy Birthday, MSU!

Happy Birthday, MSU!

MSU's Student Association invited the campus community to celebrate the university's 148th birthday Thursday morning [Feb 26] with Funfetti cupcakes, free t-shirts, and stickers of beloved Ïã½¶Ö±²¥icons at YMCA Plaza, kicking off festivities ahead of the university’s official Feb. 28 birthday. With special appearances from Ïã½¶Ö±²¥President Dr. Mark Keenum and "Bully," the celebrations honor nearly a century and a half of tradition, service, and lasting impact.
Photo by Grace Cockrell

February 27, 2026

The Mississippi State Student Association celebrates the university's 148th birthday Thursday [Feb. 26] with free Funfetti cupcakes, T-shirts and stickers of beloved Ïã½¶Ö±²¥icons at YMCA Plaza, kicking off festivities ahead of Saturday's [Feb. 28] official occasion. With special appearances from Ïã½¶Ö±²¥President Mark E. Keenum and Bully, the weekday celebration honored nearly a century and a half of tradition, service and lasting impact. to see more birthday scenes and join the party.