States seek to Scholars program Aug 18, 2009
Fundraising chairman David Culpepper said two additional state colleges - Delta State University and the University of Southern Miss - are being recruited to support the program, and so far the response has been positive. "We are encouraging them to contact the other schools involved and see what kind of students they're getting," he said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Bennett swims to gold, silver medals at Jr. Olympics Aug 13, 2009
Dunn said her son will be leaving this week for Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. to begin training with the schools swim team. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Swimmers sought for Delta group Aug 11, 2009
These events will be held at the DSU Natatorium lobby on the campus of Delta State University between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Thursday Aug. 20. Please drop by during that time to find out more about Delta Aquatic Club. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Madison native lands a spot on 'StarMaker' Aug 9, 2009
" Throughout high school, Davis performed in talent shows across the South, including the Mississippi State Fair. At a talent show in Jackson, Davis caught the eye of Norbert Putnam, who played bass for Elvis Presley and helped launch the careers of Dan Fogelberg and Jimmy Buffett. Putnam encouraged Davis to enroll at Delta State University, where Putnam was teaching in the music program. "Liz has a really good voice and all the qualities it takes to make it in the business," Putnam says. "I'm... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Yarborough looks forward to season at SE Louisiana Aug 7, 2009
Running back Ronny McNulty is expected to be wearing the green and white of Delta State University this fall after 2 good seasons at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. McNulty will join former Wesson and Co-Lin quarterback Micah Davis on the DSU roster. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Morris Named to WBCA's Wade Watch List Aug 4, 2009
SDSU's Jen; Morris was named to the WBCA's Wade Watch list. Senior one of 25 student-athletes on preseason player of the year watch list. (Goaztecs.com)
Picnic to give Atlanta some Miss. flavor Jul 30, 2009
The alumni associations of other universities, including Delta State University in Cleveland, may also be contacted for details. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DSU new site of Teach for America institute Jul 15, 2009
Teach For America will open a training institute at Delta State University in June 2010. The organization, in a news release, said the institute in Cleveland will be its first rural site. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Selective Colleges of the South Jul 12, 2009
Delta State University ... 7 Delta State University is located in Cleveland, Mississippi. (Suite101.com)
Bennett earns high-point honors Jul 8, 2009
Bennett will also be swimming for Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. in the fall semester. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Notre Dame Second All-Time With 210 Academic All-Americans Jul 7, 2009
Academic All-America Baseball Selections Total University of Notre Dame 29 Bucknell University 28 Wichita State University 26 Illinois Wesleyan University 25 Delta State University 22 Johns Hopkins University 21 Mississippi State University 20 Western Michigan University 19 University of Arizona 18 University of Nebraska 17. Academic All-America Football Selections Total University of Nebraska 98 Penn State University 53 University of Notre Dame 52 University of Dayton 48 Ohio State University... (Und.com)
Ratcliff-Rogers capture Wolf Hollow Four-Ball Jul 7, 2009
McDonnieal played collegiately at Co-Lin and Delta State University. Sixty-two teams competed in the sweat-soaked Fourth of July weekend tournament. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Giants' Whiteside hoping he will stick around Jun 27, 2009
He went to Delta State University in Mississippi, where he honed his catching skills enough to warrant a sixth-round selection by Baltimore in the 2001 draft. But his rise through the minors was slow. (San Francisco Chronicle)
King of Pop dead: Mississippians recall stories of music icon Jun 26, 2009
Norbert Putnam, a former music professor at Delta State University who played bass in Elvis Presley's band, met Jackson around 1971. He recalled in a 2004 interview with The Clarion-Ledger: "I go to the coffee machine (at Quadraphonic Studios) one night, and there's this skinny black kid, about 13 years old, standing there," Putnam said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
By design: Miss. native lands role in HGTV show Jun 26, 2009
His brother, Jeff, played baseball at Delta State University from 1982-86. His sister, Amy, played basketball for the Lady Statesmen from 1986-90 and was a member of two Division II national championship teams. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Extension office hires new agent, secretary Jun 18, 2009
She said she attended Delta State University in Mississippi where she earned a bachelor s degree in speech pathology before moving to Jonesboro in 1994. Dearin said she was an administrative assistant at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Jonesboro from 1998-2000. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Farmers, health care Jun 16, 2009
Lincoln, an Arkansas Democrat, told hundreds at Delta State University s Bologna Performing Arts Center that American and Delta farmers were jeopardized by the Bush Administration, which she said signed onto World Trade Organization policies that rescinded government benefits for U.S. farmers, who were made to compete with heavily subsidized imports. Without mentioning specific nations, Lincoln said that many foreign exporters have been engaging in protectionist agricultural policies, while U.S.... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Long wins Good Middling award at Delta Council Jun 16, 2009
I am surprised and humbled to receive this award, Long said after being recognized Friday by the council at its 74th annual meeting held at Delta State University s Bologna Performing Arts Center. The term good middling refers to the highest grade of cotton and is symbolic of the Delta Council s agricultural roots. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Blight to beauty May 24, 2009
He earned a master's degree in art education from Delta State University in 1972. He also taught at DSU and had a small studio in nearby Boyle, where he painted, sculpted and dabbled in stain glass. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dallas appeals suspension May 22, 2009
GREENVILLE David Dallas, the recently suspended director of Delta State University s performing arts center, has appealed his recent placement on administrative leave. It is uncertain when a decision on the appeal, submitted to John Hilpert, the university s president, will come. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
'$450m Abacha's loot can't be traced', says UN agency May 21, 2009
According to him, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, was supposed to receive N230 million; Delta State University, Abraka N202 million; Federal University of Technology, Minna N200 million and Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna N116 million, among other tertiary institutions in the country. Appealing to members at the plenary to support the motion, Agoda said it was disheartening that the ETF could keep such money while the tertiary institutions in the country groaned under heavy financial... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Dodgers place Kuo on DL, call up Leach May 3, 2009
"He has a real good move to first and a real good changeup. He got in a lot of work with us during Spring Training, so really we just wanted to replace a lefty reliever with a lefty reliever." Leach, who was a sixth-round pick out of Delta State University in 2005, pitched in five Spring Training games for the Dodgers, allowing four runs over 4 1/3 innings in five games. The 26-year-old's changeup is his out-pitch, and it's worked well for him in the Minors -- as he has struck out 303 batters... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
A day of her own Apr 30, 2009
The highlight of the program will be the official announcement of the establishment and funding of the Nell Thomas Endowed Scholarship at Delta State University, the nationally recognized educator s alma mater. The scholarship will benefit a student from Greenville in DSU s teacher education program. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
More of this story Apr 29, 2009
He attended Delta State University on a football scholarship and earned a degree in marketing and management, also earning all Gulf South football honors for two years and honorable mention for all-American. He is a district manager for Footlocker and is based in Houston, Texas. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Some Miss. nursing schools struggle Apr 20, 2009
Delta State University. Hinds Community College. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UMC vice chancellor honored Apr 17, 2009
Nominees for the 2009 award included: Becky Askew of Pearl River Community College, Linda Chitwood of the University of Mississippi, Barbara Hamilton of William Carey College, Charlotte Hill of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Anna Faye Kelley-Winders of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Glenell Marie Lee-Pruitt of Mississippi Valley State University, Mary Jean Lush of Mississippi Delta Community College, Elizabeth Mahaffey of Hinds Community College, Cheryl Ragan of Northeast... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Experience, expertise on finalist Culley's calling card Apr 17, 2009
Culley has a bachelor of science, a master of education and an educational specialist degree from Delta State University. She received a doctor of philosophy degree from Mississippi State University. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Green acquitted Apr 16, 2009
Green was arrested 45 days after the Oct. 11 shooting incident that resulted in the death of Johnson, 18, a Delta State University student, and the wounding of his friend, Giles. The two were bystanders at Old Club Checkers out side of Benoit when a fight broke out outside the club. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
State universities see housing boom Apr 14, 2009
Delta State University also plans to use a similar financing plan to construct campus housing. DSU will begin construction this year on a 350-bed residence hall and 30-unit faculty/staff apartment complex on campus. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Robert E. Smith: A cheerful, humble giver Apr 11, 2009
April 1, 2009, will be a red letter day on the calendar of Delta State University as long as the institution exists ... Believe me, Mr. Smith, it is a privilege for Delta State University to know and recognize you ... Dr. John Hilpert is president of Delta State University. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Nigeria: Unutilised N22.6 Billion Education Trust Fund's Money [editorial] Apr 7, 2009
25 million, Lagos State University - N222 million, Delta State University - N207 million, and so the dreary list goes on. Dr. Egwu has blamed most of the problems confronting the educational sector on lack of political will and inadequate funding. (allAfrica.com)
Moore earns Wade Trophy, State Farm honors Apr 5, 2009
The Wade Trophy, now in its 31st year is named after the late Delta State University coach, Lily Margaret Wade. The award debuted in 1978 as the first women's national player of the year award in college basketball. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Heritage designation coming Delta’s way Apr 2, 2009
There will also be a steering committee, which will have representatives from Mississippi Valley State University, Delta State University, Alcorn State University, Delta Foundation, Delta Council, the Mississippi Office of Tourism Development and the Smith-Robertson Museum. The committee will work with convention and visitors bureaus, museums and other attractions, Smith said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Halt Hutton inquisition, urges former BBC chief Mar 12, 2009
delta state university is nearby for higher education. the city bears a lively & youthful college town atmosphere for more than. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Tar Heels Add Three Assistants Mar 5, 2009
Kaufman was a two-time All-American linebacker during his playing days at Arkansas-Monticello and followed his four-year career with the Boll Weevils by taking a graduate assistant position at Delta State University. He earned his first full-time coaching job in 1983 when he became the outside linebackers coach at Northwestern State University (La. (Tarheelblue.com)
Krewe of Ceres holds 42nd Charity Ball Feb 24, 2009
After two years at Hinds he attended Delta State University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity and served as chairman of intramurals. He graduated with a BSE in social science in 1970. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Higher ed goes green: Efforts help environment, save money Feb 23, 2009
Delta State University has been able to save about $323,000 through a conservation plan that has cut campus energy use by 10 percent. "It's more about revising behavior," Delta State President John Hilpert said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
ERROL CASTENS:Khayat's record leaves high expectations for his successor Feb 20, 2009
IHL Interim Commissioner Aubrey Lucas, who himself had successful presidencies at both Delta State University and the University of Southern Mississippi, says Khayat's successor, whoever it turns out to be, needs time to grow into the position. "The Robert who came here in 1995 came with certain basic values and understandings that made him the Robert whose leaving we mourn," Lucas said Tuesday, when the IHL held listening sessions with Ole Miss constituencies. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
