Universities worry about effects of merger talk Nov 20, 2009
"This kind of publicity puts a kink in what we're trying to do," Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver said. "It certainly doesn't help us any.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hanover WR sets single-game receptions record Nov 15, 2009
Rice set the previous record for Mississippi Valley State University in 1983 against Southern University. Gessner tied it in 2002 for Brown University against the University of Rhode Island. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wazzu Outscores MVSU Nov 15, 2009
It was not a defensive shutdown so familiar to Cougar fans and well-wishers in years past, but the Washington State University Cougar men's hoop team had more than enough offensive firepower to handle the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils as Wazzu easily defeated MVSU, 94-66, in their season opener at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Few Likes What He Sees In 94-53 Exhibition Victory Nov 3, 2009
Gonzaga will turn its attention to the regular-season and home opener Nov. 14 against Mississippi Valley State University. . (Gozags.com)
Research center gets $4M Oct 27, 2009
-- 1 million to Mississippi Valley State University to help fund curriculum development, research, education and outreach. -- 5 million to the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, comprising 3. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Ayers funding plan still elusive Sep 20, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University. $3 million for landscaping and drainage, phase 1 complete. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Men's Basketball Faces Another Challenging Schedule Sep 18, 2009
Gonzaga will host the University of Alberta in an exhibition game Nov. 2, then open the regular season at home Nov. 14 against Mississippi Valley State University ... 6 p.m.; 14 - Mississippi Valley State University (KHQ/FSN), 5 p.m.; 17 - at Michigan State University (ESPN), 5 p.m.; 20 - Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (KHQ/FSN), 6 p.m.; 23 - Colorado @ Maui Invitational (ESPN2), 5 p.m.; 24 - University of Arizona or University of Wisconsin @ Maui Invitational (ESPN or ESPN2), 1... (Gozags.com)
University enrollment up Sep 12, 2009
Just two schools - Delta State University and Mississippi Valley State University - reported losses this semester. "While we are not happy with the continued decline in enrollment, we are moving forward working with our enrollment services staff to identify the reasons for the continuous decline," MVSU President Donna Oliver said in a statement. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MISS. MAN: Granddaughter reacted to bullying Sep 5, 2009
L.C. Dorsey, a retired professor of social work at Mississippi Valley State University, said the girl's claims of bullying disturb her. "The prisons are full of victims of bullying. The way they learned to get through life is to be the toughest kid on the block," she said. (USA Today)
Campus housing goes upscale Sep 1, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University opened two new residence halls - a female honors dorm and a male honors dorm - and has renovated the Magnolia Residence Hall in time for this semester. "They're state-of-the-art," MVSU President Donna Oliver said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Funding OK for MVSU president's home Aug 27, 2009
Higher education officials are moving forward with plans to build a nearly $1 million president's home at Mississippi Valley State University at a time when all of the state's colleges face tight budgets. The state College Board has signed off on plans to spend up to $1. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Activist Cathy Grace still educating the public Aug 23, 2009
She taught elementary school in West Memphis and Cleveland before accepting a position on the faculty at Mississippi Valley State University. She was there four years. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MVSU employee injured by power line Aug 17, 2009
A Mississippi Valley State University employee was seriously injured today on campus. Homer Rimmer, 59, came into contact with a 13,000-volt power line, according to a news release from the university in Itta Bena. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New HMS principal on board Jul 9, 2009
Harges graduated from Grenada High School and earned his bachelor s degree in history at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena. He worked for the Department of Human Services for a short time before choosing to return to school and pursue a career in education. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Miss. schools scale back inauguration plans Jul 9, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University will hold inaugural ceremony for Donna Oliver at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 ... Mississippi Valley State University will celebrate its first female president in September with a blues and jazz cabaret, a golf invitational tournament, inaugural ball and gospel extravaganza, in addition to the formal ceremony. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Oxford woman sentenced in DUI death Jul 4, 2009
GREENWOOD An Oxford woman has been sentenced to six years in prison in a DUI-related traffic accident in 2008 in which a Mississippi Valley State University professor was killed. Beth A. Lyon, former executive director of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, was sentenced this week by Leflore County Circuit Judge Richard A. Smith. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Holmes says ‘change’ key to win; Mayor Allen gracious in defeat Jun 4, 2009
Holmes, a Canadian Football League running back and Mississippi Valley State University standout, said he intended to take things slowly in order to acclimate to his new position. Holmes and Allen s campaigns received some criticism that resulted from a planned debate which was in-part sponsored by the Committee to Re-elect Shirley Allen. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MVSU celebrating 59 years Apr 20, 2009
Roger Wicker and Delta Council Executive Vice President Chip Morgan are set to attend the Mississippi Valley State University Founders Breakfast on Monday, which kicks off the universitys 59th Founders Week celebration. MVSU President Donna Oliver encourages the community to visit the Itta Bena campus during the activities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teenagers are findingjobs hard to come by Apr 18, 2009
"I need the money for college," said Anderson, who enters Mississippi Valley State University in the fall. His best hope is finding a job with help from the senior transition program, sponsored at Callaway and other area high schools by Integrated Management Services. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. higher ed leaders tout business links Apr 17, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver discussed her schools commitment to enhancing opportunities for non-traditional students and African-American males. We are educating students, many of them who thought they would never be a college or university graduate, she said. (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)
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)
Barretta: Alphonso Sanders releases new CD, performs Friday Mar 26, 2009
He currently serves as the chair of fine arts and the director of the B.B. King Recording Studio at Mississippi Valley State University. Although Sanders is best known as a jazz player, he's increasingly become more involved with blues. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Valley aims to boost numbers Mar 22, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University is committing nearly half a million dollars to improving access for nontraditional students who have been unable to obtain their degrees. MVSU President Donna Oliver has sought approval from the state College Board to enter into a $470,000 agreement with Education Strategy LLC for assistance in creating an alternative delivery method for its existing business administration degree. (The Clarion-Ledger)
U.S. is world leader in recognizing women's value Mar 14, 2009
In this state, traditionally coed schools such as the University of Southern Mississippi, Millsaps and Mississippi Valley State University, not to mention Mississippi University for Women, can even boast about having a woman president. Although America is far from what it could be in fully integrating the thoughts, talents and contributions of women into everyday life, it does represent the best atmosphere on earth for them to grow professionally, intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
JSU's Mason spurned by faculty Mar 13, 2009
Similar resolutions have preceded the resignations of three presidents at Mississippi universities in the past 10 years: Lester Newman at Mississippi Valley State University, Clyda Rent at Mississippi University for Women and Shelby Thames at the University of Southern Mississippi. But Mason said he thinks his case represents "the perceptions of some members of the Faculty Senate executive committee.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tenure no more? Mar 12, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University researchers asked permission to conduct the study, which will examine the perceptions of middle and high school students about chlamydia and gonorrhea. Students will be given surveys to complete. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MVSU President Oliver builds exec. team Feb 21, 2009
Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver has appointed two people to her executive cabinet this week. Joseph Stevenson, a Jackson State University professor and founder of the schools executive doctorate program in urban higher education, has been hired as Valleys new provost and chief operating officer. (The Clarion-Ledger)
