Mississippi State Professor Nicole E. Rader is being recognized with a prestigious honor received this semester signifying her contributions to the field of women, gender and crime, particularly her groundbreaking work on fear of crime and victimization.

Internationally-acclaimed Nigerian poet, playwright and author Chigozie Obioma will visit Mississippi State University as the Writer-in-Residence next month, bringing his in-depth wisdom of African literature—shaped by his Igbo heritage and Nigerian upbringing––to explore themes of fate, family and the clash between tradition and modernity with the MSU community.

The Mississippi State University Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is receiving national recognition this spring—securing second place in the prestigious PRSSA Pacesetter Award for commitment to excellence in leadership, professional development and community engagement.