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Beyond the Classroom

Kites and Rainbows Run

Join us for the second annual Kites and Rainbows Run as we race through campus and iconic areas of Starkville. With race options for all ages, it’s a great way to spend the morning together while supporting Friend of Children's Hospital, Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. Race weekend lines up with one of the biggest weekends in Starkville: Mississippi State vs. Tennessee baseball, International Fiesta, and the King Cotton Crawfish Boil. Plan to make a full day (or weekend) of it!

Freshman Finale

Freshmen, get ready to celebrate the end of your first year at MSU with Freshman Finale! Join us for free food, exciting activities, a chance to hear from Dr. Keenum and the opportunity to write letters to future Bulldog freshmen.

Starkville Derby

Enjoy fun and food while watching the world's largest weenie dog race.

Cotton District Arts Festival

Shop from a variety of vendors and enjoy food and music at the annual Cotton District Arts Festival, presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council.

Dawgs After Dark: Earth Day Extravaganza

Join the Residence Hall Association for Earth Day-related activities, bouquet making, painting, making plant containers, potting seeds and more!

‘PAWS’ Before Finals

Join the Office of Parent and Family Services and our campus partners on the Drill Field as we wish students good luck with finals! Students can de-stress with free snacks and snap a photo with a special guest. Don’t miss this paws-itively fun event!

Final Exam Workshop

As finals approach, the Center for Advising is here to help you stay prepared and on schedule. Join us for a Final Exam Workshop, a come‑and‑go session designed to help you understand your final exam schedule and plan ahead effectively. During this workshop, students will receive guidance on: How to look up their official Final Exam schedule How to input exam dates and times into a planner or digital calendar Strategies to stay organized and avoid last‑minute confusion during exam week

Stress Relief

Join the Office for Student Well-Being to learn ways you can relieve stress.