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In a strategic move to bolster its coaching staff, Mississippi State University has hired Vincent Dancy as an assistant coach for defensive ends and outside linebackers. Dancy, who previously served on Deion Sanders’ staff at the University of Colorado, is known for his ability to recruit top talent and develop formidable defenses. Dancy’s defensive unit […]
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The Mississippi Valley State University marching band, the “Mean Green Marching Machine,” is being criticized for accepting an invitation to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025. MVSU’s president, Dr. Jerryl Briggs, hailed the opportunity as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” that would bring pride to the university and
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The “Mean Green Marching Machine” of Mississippi Valley State University has been invited to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump will be inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. In an announcement on social media, the university lauded the
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The Mississippi Food Network has awarded Mississippi Valley State University the 2024 Spirit of Service Award to celebrate its commitment to community welfare. This recognition highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to combat local food insecurity in alignment with its motto, “Live for Service.” Cheryl Featherstone, director of community service learning at MVSU, noted that the
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Meet Janaya Spivey, the head coach of the Mississippi Valley State University Cheerleading team, who is making waves in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Spivey discovered her passion for cheerleading at a young age and has dedicated herself to the sport ever since. “I have been a cheerleader since kindergarten,” said
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The Mississippi Valley State University community is mourning the tragic loss of Ryan Quinney, a junior linebacker for the Delta Devils football team, who died in a car crash on Friday. MVSU confirmed Quinney’s death in a heartfelt social media announcement made Saturday morning. “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved student, Ryan Quinney,
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Coahoma Community College will celebrate the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the inaugural HBCU Choral Music Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will commence at 5 p.m. at the CCC Pinnacle. Participating HBCU Choirs This festival will showcase electrifying performances from a selection of renowned HBCU choirs. The event promises
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council, marking a pivotal moment in the agency’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental policymaking and workforce development. The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council is tasked with providing independent counsel and recommendations to
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The National Civil Rights Museum is set to launch a captivating new exhibition honoring the profound legacy of black college football and its significant ties to American history, culture, and the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibition is titled “The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition.” Coinciding with the 35th Southern
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