Mississippi State University (MSU) is set to receive a combined $9.5 million in funding from the state to continue playing a key role in Mississippi’s economic development. The funding will enable MSU to construct and equip facilities dedicated to cutting-edge research, supporting the state’s economic growth and job creation. The investment is part of a larger $110 million package by Governor Tate Reeves to fund economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives. The funding will be used to build and equip facilities, including the Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center, a new MSU Research Technology Building, and the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. Additionally, the Advanced Composites Institute will receive funding to support blended-wing technology in the aerospace industry. MSU President Mark E. Keenum highlighted the university’s role in driving economic growth and improving job opportunities for Mississippians. The funding is expected to help continue the state’s economic momentum and create more high-paying job opportunities across the state.
Michigan State University is leveraging substantial state investments to drive innovation through workforce training and cutting-edge research initiatives.
