MSU Holmes Center

06/09/2026

We are elated to share that our office has been selected as a recipient of the Transformation Grant!

This opportunity will allow us to enhance and expand our work in support of first-generation scholars at Mississippi State University. We look forward to continuing to create meaningful initiatives and, resources, and opportunities that help our students thrive.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Network Champion Transformation Grants! Thanks to funding from the Gates Foundation, FirstGen Forward is able to help these universities expand programs and services that improve access, retention, and student success. Congrats: Kent State University, Mississippi State University, University of Central Florida, & UW-Oshkosh

Read more: https://bit.ly/fgf-nctg26

05/15/2026

Freshman Finale was one for the books! 🐾
We loved celebrating our freshman scholars as they completed their first year at Mississippi State University. What an incredible milestone!

Enjoy a well-deserved summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the fall as Sophomore Scholars!

05/06/2026

Relax & Release: Massage Therapy is currently fully booked. If there are any cancellations, available time slots will appear on the reservation page. Thank you very much for your support and patience!

05/04/2026

Join us this week for our upcoming events helping you stay ready and rested for this finals season!

Use the link in our brio to sign up for a FREE massage!

05/01/2026

Today, we hosted our final First-Gen Friday of the semester! We are grateful for the meaningful connections built among administration, faculty, staff, and students. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience impactful for our first-generation community.

We look forward to welcoming our First-Gen scholars back in the fall!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to the inaugural Kappa Mu Chapter inductees of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society!

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding group of first-generation scholars at Mississippi State University. Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire our campus community.

04/29/2026

Finals week is approaching 📚 Here are some events to help you recharge and gear up for the finals season! Good luck Bulldogs and make sure to stop by!

04/28/2026

Hey First-Gen Bulldogs! We are inviting you to join us for our final First Gen Friday for the semester. Take a breather and connect with other First Gen Faculty, Staff, and Students.

04/17/2026

We had to make something work.

Freshman Finale:

April 29th
3-5PM
The Junction‼️