News Summary

Mississippi State University has honored students achieving academic excellence on the President’s List for the Spring semester. To earn this distinction, students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.80 or higher while completing 12 semester hours, with no incomplete grades. Among those acknowledged are Mackenzie Smith and Jillian Kelly, the latter graduating summa cum laude in Music Education. The university prepares for a commencement ceremony, celebrating the achievements of around 3,500 graduates showcasing dedication to academic success.

Mississippi State University Honors Students Achieving Academic Excellence on President’s List for Spring 2025

Starkville, MS – Mississippi State University (MSU) has recognized Mackenzie Smith from Wynne as a distinguished member of the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To earn this prestigious accolade, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.80 or better on a 4.0 scale while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework. Additionally, students must maintain a record without any incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

Alongside Smith, Jillian Kelly from Muscatine, IA, has also secured her place on the President’s List. Kelly is celebrated for her academic excellence, having graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music Education from MSU’s College of Education. This recognition is part of a larger group of approximately 3,500 students who are expected to graduate from MSU this spring.

The university’s commencement ceremony is scheduled for May 2025, where MSU President Mark E. Keenum will serve as the keynote speaker. In his address, he will focus on themes of integrity, hard work, and respect, skills that he emphasizes as vital for future success.

About Mississippi State University

Founded as a land-grant institution, MSU is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting university that serves over 23,000 students from all 50 states and 94 countries. The university is recognized among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities and is dedicated to confronting complex local and global challenges with innovative solutions.

Further Academic Achievements

In addition to Smith and Kelly, numerous students from Jonesboro have also achieved recognition by making it onto either the President’s List or the Dean’s List for the spring semester. These lists highlight the commitment of MSU’s student body to academic excellence and achievement.

Conclusion

MSU remains a leader in higher education, continually supporting its students in their journey toward academic and professional success. As the university prepares for the upcoming commencement, it acknowledges the hard work and dedication of its students, who exemplify the qualities of excellence necessary for a bright future.

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Additional Resources

• The Wynne Progress: Smith Named to Spring 2025 President’s List
• Jonesboro Right Now: Mississippi State Students from Jonesboro Make Honor Rolls
• Djournal: Mississippi State University Announces Spring 2025 President’s List
• Cullman Tribune: Local Students Named to Mississippi State President’s and Dean’s Lists
• Google Search: Mississippi State University