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Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College, the university's original name, was chartered on February 28, 1878.
Answer: True
The university was indeed chartered as Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College on February 28, 1878, by the Mississippi Legislature.
The initial purpose of The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi was exclusively to provide military training.
Answer: False
The initial purpose of the college was to provide training in agriculture, horticulture, and mechanical arts, alongside scientific and classical studies, and military tactics, not exclusively military training.
General Stephen D. Lee was the first president of Mississippi A&M, and the university admitted its first students in 1880.
Answer: True
General Stephen D. Lee was indeed the first president of Mississippi A&M, and the university began admitting students in the fall of 1880.
The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Agricultural Experiment Station.
Answer: False
The Hatch Act of 1887 established the Agricultural Experiment Station in 1888, while the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service.
The university was renamed Mississippi State College in 1932.
Answer: True
The Mississippi Legislature officially renamed the institution Mississippi State College in 1932, reflecting its broadened academic scope.
Mississippi State University was renamed in 1936 to acknowledge its academic development and graduate programs.
Answer: False
The university was renamed Mississippi State University in 1958, not 1936, to reflect its academic development and the expansion of graduate programs.
Mississippi State University was desegregated in 1965, with Richard E. Holmes becoming the first African-American student to enroll.
Answer: True
Mississippi State University desegregated in July 1965, and Richard E. Holmes made history as the first African-American student to enroll.
The School of Architecture admitted its first students in 1973, and the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its first class in 1977.
Answer: True
The School of Architecture began admitting students in 1973, and the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its inaugural class in 1977.
In what year was Mississippi State University originally chartered?
Answer: 1878
Mississippi State University was originally chartered as Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College on February 28, 1878.
Who served as the first president of Mississippi A&M?
Answer: General Stephen D. Lee
General Stephen D. Lee was the inaugural president of Mississippi A&M, overseeing its initial operations.
The Hatch Act of 1887 led to the establishment of what at MSU?
Answer: The Agricultural Experiment Station
The Hatch Act of 1887 was instrumental in the establishment of the Agricultural Experiment Station at MSU in 1888.
In what year was the university renamed Mississippi State University to acknowledge its academic development and graduate programs?
Answer: 1958
The university was officially renamed Mississippi State University in 1958, a change that recognized its significant academic growth and the expansion of its graduate programs.
Who was the first African-American student to enroll at Mississippi State University?
Answer: Richard E. Holmes
Richard E. Holmes holds the distinction of being the first African-American student to enroll at Mississippi State University following its desegregation in 1965.
When did the College of Veterinary Medicine welcome its first class at MSU?
Answer: 1977
The College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU welcomed its inaugural class in 1977.
Mississippi State University is classified among 'R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity' by the Carnegie Foundation.
Answer: False
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Mississippi State University as an 'R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity' institution, not R2.
Mississippi State University offers fewer than 100 baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
Answer: False
Mississippi State University offers over 180 baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degree programs, not fewer than 100.
Mississippi State University is home to the state's only accredited programs in architecture and veterinary medicine.
Answer: True
MSU indeed hosts Mississippi's sole accredited programs in architecture and veterinary medicine, with the College of Veterinary Medicine being the largest under one roof nationally.
MSU participates only in the National Sea Grant College Program, not the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
Answer: False
Mississippi State University participates in both the National Sea Grant College Program and the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
The Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College was founded as a new college in 1968.
Answer: False
The Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College evolved from the University Honors Program, which was founded in 1968, but it was not founded as a new college in that year.
Mississippi State University is ranked among the top 100 national universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.
Answer: False
For 2025-2026, U.S. News & World Report ranks Mississippi State University at 214 (tie) among national universities, not within the top 100.
Mississippi State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Answer: True
Mississippi State University holds accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, enabling it to award various degrees.
How is Mississippi State University classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching regarding research activity?
Answer: R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Mississippi State University as an 'R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity' institution.
Which of the following accredited programs are unique to Mississippi State University within the state of Mississippi?
Answer: Architecture and Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University is recognized for hosting the state's only accredited programs in architecture and veterinary medicine.
Mississippi State University participates in which two national programs?
Answer: National Sea Grant College Program and National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program
MSU is a participant in both the National Sea Grant College Program and the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
The Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College evolved from what earlier program?
Answer: The University Honors Program
The Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College originated from the University Honors Program, which was established in 1968.
What is Mississippi State University's national ranking according to U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026?
Answer: 214 (tie)
For the 2025-2026 academic year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Mississippi State University at 214 (tie) nationally.
By what organization is Mississippi State University accredited to award degrees?
Answer: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Mississippi State University's accreditation, which permits it to confer various degrees, is provided by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In addition to Starkville, Mississippi State University has auxiliary campuses in Meridian, Gautier, and Biloxi.
Answer: True
Mississippi State University maintains auxiliary campuses in Meridian, Gautier, and Biloxi, extending its educational reach beyond the main Starkville campus.
The main campus of Mississippi State University is entirely located within the city limits of Starkville.
Answer: False
The main campus of Mississippi State University is primarily located in the Mississippi State census-designated place, with only a small portion extending into Starkville.
The central quadrangle of Mississippi State's campus is called the Drill Field, named for its historical use by the Corps of Cadets.
Answer: True
The central quadrangle is indeed known as the Drill Field, a name derived from its historical function as a training ground for the Corps of Cadets.
The High Performance Computing Collaboratory is located on the South Farm of the MSU campus.
Answer: False
The High Performance Computing Collaboratory is located on the North Farm of the MSU campus, while the South Farm hosts the astronomical observatory and the Veterinary College.
The Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park hosts many of the university's research centers.
Answer: True
The Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park serves as a hub for many of the university's research centers, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and the Social Science Research Center.
The Williams Building, home to the MSU Police Department, was designed by architect Emmett J. Hull.
Answer: True
Architect Emmett J. Hull designed the Williams Building, which currently houses the MSU Police Department.
Mitchell Memorial Library houses a collection of over 3 million volumes.
Answer: False
Mitchell Memorial Library houses 2,124,341 volumes, which is less than 3 million.
Mitchell Memorial Library is the permanent location for Ulysses S. Grant's Presidential Library.
Answer: True
Mitchell Memorial Library was designated as the permanent home for Ulysses S. Grant's Presidential Library in May 2012.
The Charles H. Templeton Collection is primarily known for its extensive collection of modern electronic music.
Answer: False
The Charles H. Templeton Collection is renowned for its comprehensive collection of Victor Talking Machines from 1897 to 1930, along with music instruments, sheet music, and records, not modern electronic music.
The Junction on campus was formerly known informally as 'Malfunction Junction' due to congested roadways and a rail line.
Answer: True
The Junction was indeed informally called 'Malfunction Junction' due to its historical traffic congestion and rail line.
Besides Starkville, where are Mississippi State University's auxiliary campuses located?
Answer: Meridian, Gautier, and Biloxi
Mississippi State University operates auxiliary campuses in Meridian, Gautier, and Biloxi, in addition to its main campus in Starkville.
What is the central quadrangle of Mississippi State's campus called, and why was it named that?
Answer: The Drill Field, for its historical use by the Corps of Cadets.
The central quadrangle is known as the Drill Field, a name that reflects its historical function as a training area for the Corps of Cadets prior to World War II.
What is the name of the notable research park located at Mississippi State University?
Answer: Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park
The Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park is a prominent research facility situated at Mississippi State University.
Who designed the Williams Building, which houses the MSU Police Department?
Answer: Emmett J. Hull
The Williams Building, home to the MSU Police Department, was designed by architect Emmett J. Hull.
How many volumes does the Mitchell Memorial Library house?
Answer: 2,124,341
The Mitchell Memorial Library's collection comprises 2,124,341 volumes and 70,331 journals.
Which unique presidential collection is permanently housed at Mitchell Memorial Library?
Answer: Ulysses S. Grant's Presidential Library
Mitchell Memorial Library is the designated permanent repository for Ulysses S. Grant's Presidential Library.
The Congressional and Political Research Center houses the collections of which two US Congressmen?
Answer: John C. Stennis and G. V. Montgomery
The Congressional and Political Research Center at Mitchell Memorial Library holds the collections of US Senator John C. Stennis and Congressman G. V. Montgomery.
In what year did MSU alumnus John Grisham donate his collection of papers to the library?
Answer: 1989
MSU alumnus John Grisham donated his collection of papers to the library in 1989.
What is a notable feature of the Charles H. Templeton Collection at the Mitchell Memorial Library?
Answer: It has the most complete collection of Victor Talking Machines from 1897 to 1930.
The Charles H. Templeton Collection is particularly distinguished by its comprehensive array of Victor Talking Machines dating from 1897 to 1930.
Which of the following are key anchor points of The Junction on campus?
Answer: Davis Wade Stadium, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and University Welcome Center
The Junction is prominently anchored by Davis Wade Stadium, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and the University Welcome Center.
What is the name of Mississippi State's student newspaper?
Answer: The Reflector
The student newspaper at Mississippi State University is titled *The Reflector*.
Mississippi State University's athletic teams have always been known as the Bulldogs.
Answer: False
While currently known as the Bulldogs, Mississippi State's athletic teams were historically referred to as the Aggies and the Maroons.
In which athletic conference do the Mississippi State Bulldogs compete?
Answer: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), competing in NCAA Division I athletics.
Which sport is considered Mississippi State's most successful, having won its first Men's College World Series in 2021?
Answer: Baseball
Baseball is recognized as Mississippi State's most successful sport, culminating in its first Men's College World Series victory in 2021.
The full official name of Mississippi State University includes 'for Agriculture and Applied Science'.
Answer: True
The official name of the institution is Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science, though it is commonly known as Mississippi State University.
In March 2009, Mississippi State University concluded a capital campaign that raised over $300 million.
Answer: False
Mississippi State University's capital campaign, concluded in March 2009, successfully raised over $462 million, not $300 million.
As of Fall 2023, 29% of MSU's undergraduate students were considered low-income, indicated by their receipt of a Pell grant.
Answer: True
Data from Fall 2023 indicates that 29% of MSU's undergraduate students received Pell grants, signifying their low-income status.
What is the commonly known name for Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science?
Answer: Mississippi State University
The institution is commonly known as Mississippi State University, or simply MSU, despite its longer official name.
How much did Mississippi State University raise in its seven-year capital campaign concluded in March 2009?
Answer: Over $462 million
The university's seven-year capital campaign, which concluded in March 2009, successfully garnered over $462 million in private gifts and pledges.
What was Mississippi State's enrollment as of fall 2021?
Answer: 23,086 students
As of Fall 2021, Mississippi State University reported an enrollment of 23,086 students.
What percentage of MSU's undergraduate students were considered low-income based on Pell grant recipients in Fall 2023?
Answer: 29%
In Fall 2023, 29% of MSU's undergraduate students were identified as low-income, evidenced by their receipt of federal Pell grants.