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Delta State University holds press conference on tragic death of student Demartravion "Trey" Reed

Delta State University holds press conference on tragic death of student Demartravion "Trey" Reed CLEVELAND, Miss. - September 17, 2025 - Delta State University (DSU) today convened a press conference to address the heartbreaking loss of 21-year-old s...

Sep 17, 2025, 1:38pm EDT

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY - Press conference set for tomorrow morning

Delta State University Public Safety in conjunction with Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement will be hosting a press conference Wednesday, September 17th, at 10AM CDT. The press conference will take place at: Delta State Uni...

Sep 16, 2025, 5:04pm EDT

Delta State University mourns student death

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Delta State University mourns student death CLEVELAND, Miss. - Earlier today, Delta State University staff discovered the body of a student, Demartra...

Sep 15, 2025, 4:31pm EDT

PRESS CONFERENCE - DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

IN ORDER TO ADRESS THE DEVELOPING SITUATION AT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY THIS MORNING, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES WILL HOLD A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE AT 2 PM IN THE ATRIUM OF KENT WYATT HALL, 1098 WEST SUNFLOWER ROAD, CLEVELAND, MS...

Sep 15, 2025, 1:58pm EDT

Body found on DSU campus

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Body found on DSU campus CLEVELAND, Miss. - Earlier today, Delta State Universit...

Sep 15, 2025, 9:37am EDT

Delta State University Showcases Progress, Investment, and Momentum at Town Hall

CLEVELAND, MS - SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 - Delta State University today shared a strong message of progress and momentum during its campus-wide Town Hall. Leadership highlighted major capital improvements, financial stability, planned pay raise for employees,...

Sep 9, 2025, 5:36pm EDT

DSU announces fall art exhibit and new programs

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu DSU announces fall art exhibit and new programs CLEVELAND, Miss. - In the heart ...

Sep 5, 2025, 2:11pm EDT

Dr. Kent Wyatt and SGA President Cary Karlson lower the time capsule into place during 1975's celebration of Delta State's 50th anniversary.

Delta State University to launch Centennial Celebration on September 15

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: criddle@deltastate.edu Delta State University to launch Centennial Celebration on September 1...

Aug 28, 2025, 1:12pm EDT

DSU students enjoyed a variety of games on the quad during OKRAtation’s Carnival Kickback.

EDITORIAL: Statesmen Pioneers light up OKRAtation 2025

Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (662) 846-4678 Email: nduff@deltastate.edu Statesmen Pioneers light up OKRAtation 2025 CLEVELAND, Miss. - The first week at...

Aug 22, 2025, 6:18pm EDT

Events during 2025 Pig Pickin' will include a Mississippi Barbecue Network-sanctioned BBQ competition, live entertainment from the Delta Music Institute, food vendors, pep rally, and the Delta State vs. North Greenville football game at Parker Field–McCool Stadium.

Delta State University Alumni Association to host 40th annual Pig Pickin'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Amanda Robinson, Delta State University Advancement Email: arobinson@deltastate.edu Phone: (662) 846-4709 Delta State University Alumni Association to host 40th annual Pig Pickin' CLEVELAND, MS - The De...

Aug 22, 2025, 5:16pm EDT

About Delta State University

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.