Amazing: 17 People from Hattiesburg Graduate from Mississippi State University

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/16/2026)-- Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Recent graduates include:

Tobias Adams, of Hattiesburg, MS. Adams received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Erin Blanchard, of Hattiesburg, MS. Blanchard received the Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Blanchard received the Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Christian Blythe, of Hattiesburg, MS. Blythe received the Bachelor of Business Adm Summa Cum Laude from MSU's College of Business.

Ijerius Brown, of Hattiesburg, MS. Brown received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

Abigail Farris, of Hattiesburg, MS. Farris received the Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Hari Giri, of Hattiesburg, MS. Giri received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Andrew Harper, of Hattiesburg, MS. Harper received the Master of Business Adm from MSU's College of Business.

Colin Hughes, of Hattiesburg, MS. Hughes received the Master of Engineering from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

Haley Hughes, of Hattiesburg, MS. Hughes received the Master of Science from MSU's College of Forest Resources.

Denise Kelley, of Hattiesburg, MS. Kelley received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Keller Kratz, of Hattiesburg, MS. Kratz received the Master of Engineering from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

Ira Martin, of Hattiesburg, MS. Martin received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

Jade Mcbride, of Hattiesburg, MS. Mcbride received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Savannah Porcello, of Hattiesburg, MS. Porcello received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Christopher Puckett, of Hattiesburg, MS. Puckett received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

Briggs Sumrall, of Hattiesburg, MS. Sumrall received the Bachelor of Business Adm Cum Laude from MSU's College of Business.

Weston Surber, of Hattiesburg, MS. Surber received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering. Surber received the Bachelor of Business Adm from MSU's College of Business.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as the December ceremony's keynote speaker, emphasizing the world-class education they received and the core MSU values it reflects-integrity, hard work and respect for others.

"I want you to be known as the person who people can always trust and count on because of your impeccable integrity; I want you to be known as the person who always excels and does their very best because of your strong work ethic; and I want you to be known as being the person other people enjoy being around because you're nice, kind, thoughtful and considerate of others," he said.

"You're about to receive a diploma that says 'Mississippi State' on it. People will see that name and know you are part of a wonderful family. That's why your diploma is so valued-because of who we are."