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Steve Azar at the DMI during a recent visit to campus.

Delta Music Institute receives $25,000 grant from Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta Music Institute receives $25,000 grant from Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation ...

Sep 8, 2026, 11:26am EDT

Jamey Johnson will open the BPAC fall season on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson opens BPAC fall season

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson opens BPAC fall season CLEVELAND, Miss. - ...

Sep 2, 2026, 3:11pm EDT

For Kent Wyatt, Delta State was a lifelong calling

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu For Kent Wyatt, Delta State was a lifelong calling CLEVELAND, Miss. - Former Del...

Aug 31, 2026, 10:07am EDT

The annual staff celebration at DSU was named for Dr. Wayne Blansett in recognition of his 40 years of service to Delta State.

Delta State University celebrates staff during 2026 Wayne Blansett Staff Appreciation Week

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta State University celebrates staff during 2026 Wayne Blansett Staff Appreciation Week CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University recognized its s...

Aug 31, 2026, 10:05am EDT

Delta State to host second annual 'What's in the Bag?' health education event

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta State to host second annual 'What's in the Bag?' health education event CL...

Aug 26, 2026, 5:55pm EDT

Golden Anniversary Scholarship Expands Support to Delta State Alumni

CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Golden Anniversary Scholarship, an endowed scholarship established more than 40 years ago to support Delta State University students, has been repurposed to provide financial assistance to Delta State alumni pursuing advanced deg...

Aug 24, 2026, 5:11pm EDT

BPAC and Delta Music Institute receive grants to expand arts education opportunities

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu BPAC and Delta Music Institute receive grants to expand arts education opportunities...

Aug 24, 2026, 4:21pm EDT

DSU students returned to campus this week and had opportunities to learn more about campus organizations during the Student Engagement Fair and other OKRAtation events.

Delta State welcomes students back for start of fall semester

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta State welcomes students back for start of fall semester CLEVELAND, Miss. -...

Aug 21, 2026, 11:23am EDT

Works by Mississippi artist D. Kosmo will be on display at the Fielding Wright Art Gallery on the campus of Delta State University from Sept. 1 through Sept. 29.

D. Kosmo solo exhibition opens Sept. 1 at Delta State

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu D. Kosmo solo exhibition opens Sept. 1 at Delta State CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Fie...

Aug 20, 2026, 2:45pm EDT

Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding displaying the poster, "A Preliminary Anatomical Study of Allium canadense," produced by her Spring 2026 Plant Anatomy (BIO 410) class.

Delta State students contribute to research presented at national botany conference

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta State students contribute to research presented at national botany conference CLEVELAND, Miss. - Seven Delta State University students and rece...

Aug 19, 2026, 9:11am EDT

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Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,800 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.