College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University

05/22/2026

So proud of new alumna Karolina Heathcock, a wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture graduate. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our newest alumni! We are so proud of you all!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to WFA Senior, Karolina Heathcock on being chosen as a 2026 Spirit of State recipient.

This premier student award recognizes those who have made a profound impact at MSU during their academic journey.

Serving as Miss Mississippi State University, the Student Association Vice President, President of the CFR Dean’s Council, a member of the Famous Maroon Band, and more, it’s easy to see why she was selected! We are so proud!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to junior Leah Rovey on being named a prestigious NOAA Hollings Scholar! Her passion for coastal ecology and commitment to research are making waves—literally.

From the classroom to a global internship in Australia, she’s gaining hands-on experience to protect our coastal ecosystems and shape the future of environmental science.

NOAA Education

MSU’s Rovey named NOAA Hollings Scholar Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.—An aspiring coastal ecologist is Mississippi State’s latest Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship recipient, a prestigious award given by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration providing financial support and p...

05/04/2026

The CFR’s Living Learning Community is one of the first ways students can get plugged in on campus and within the college.

Freshman, Andrew Noell was awarded the 2026 LLC Rising Star Award, selected for his involvement in academic, service, leadership, and faith based organizations!

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Justin Hunt, Charlie Treadwell, Adrian Horstead, and Savannah Rae Jones on their selection as 2026 William A. Demmer Scholars!
Each of them has been placed with an internship in Washington, D.C. and will have the opportunity to learn more about natural resource policy this summer.

04/24/2026

We were honored to welcome Kier Klepzig, director of the Georgia-based Jones Center at Ichauway, as the 2026 Carlton Owen Lecture Series.

04/22/2026

From the Refuge to the Bulldog Forest and every wild place in between, we wish you a very happy

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04/21/2026

Last Thursday, students in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture were recognized for outstanding academic performance, service, and leadership. We are proud of each of them for finishing the year out strong!

04/21/2026

Last Thursday, students in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts were recognized for outstanding academic performance, service, and leadership. We are proud of each of them for finishing the year out strong!

04/21/2026

Last Thursday, students in the Department of Forestry were recognized for outstanding academic performance, service, and leadership. We are proud of each of them for finishing the year out strong!