Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Alumna furthers family legacy with bequestStarkville native Becky Essig Murphy grew up with Mississippi State University as her backyard. Since her parents were longtime...
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Boxes extend support of education with gift annuityLarry and Florence Box have devoted the majority of their lives to the success of public education in Mississippi. The longtime...
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Longtime faculty member, wife honor MSU with bequestA significant bequest by the late couple Glover and Imogene Triplett showcased their deep appreciation of Mississippi State University and their desire to advance education in their home state.
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Bequest from engineering alumnus encourages home state successWest Point native Prentice McKibben is a visionary leader who recognizes that the success of Mississippi State University is...
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Not Leaving Anything to ChanceAs one of the leading energy analysts in the nation, Douglas Terreson wanted to ensure that the next generation of students...
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Couple's Gift Honors Love Affair with MSUWhen June Pace read about the need for private funds for scholarships at Mississippi State University, she immediately sent...
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Family bequest cultivates new educational opportunities for MSUSpirit Hill Farm is home to a long history of hard work and integrity. Now, through a generous bequest from Sheryl Bowen and the late Bob Bowen, the farm will help cultivate bright futures worthy of its past.
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One Couple's Loyalty Reaps Lifelong BenefitsAfter nearly 30 years of supporting Mississippi State University through annual gifts, W. Carroll and Georgia Murphy of Starkville...
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Browns give scholarships recipients clean slateFred and MariAnna Brown of Roswell, Georgia, have always believed that hard work and education are the pathways to success and financial burdens should not be barriers to a student's pursuit of their goals.
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Student thank-you letter sparks planned gift from alumnusA connection initiated by a Mississippi State University Foundation student ambassador inspired Robert C. Hardin to make a greater impact on his alma mater.
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The Impact of One: William Thomas’s Legacy of Planned GivingWilliam Thomas, a third-generation Bulldog and the youngest of four siblings to attend Mississippi State University, proudly upholds his family’s deep-rooted MSU legacy.
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Bardsley estate benefits veterinary studentsCharles and Viola Bardsley were devoted supporters of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Mississippi State University. Their philanthropic journey began in 1996 with an annual scholarship awarded to the fourth-year senior in the professional program with the highest cumulative grade point average.
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Pioneering Support: Diane Roberts' Legacy for Future Women LeadersDiane Roberts has always been a pioneer, persistently pursuing her ambitions even when obstacles stood in her way. During an era when men dominated university campuses and the fields of science and medicine, Roberts carved out a respected place in the health community.
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Story of a Lifetime' To Benefit MSUFrom the outside, Ron Polk’s brick-and-stone house appears like any other in his neighborhood. Yet, beyond the front door, the legendary Mississippi State baseball coach has built a personal museum—an enduring tribute to his storied career and decades of achievements. Thanks to his planned gifts, Polk’s legacy will now be preserved forever within MSU’s history.