Celebrating 50 Years of Service

Celebrating 50 Years of Service

MSU's John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development welcomes students, faculty, and staff to celebrate 50 years of service and research Tuesday [Feb 10] afternoon. Established on February 9, 1976, the Institute was created to strengthen 无尽资源采集's state and local governments, advancing the mission through applied research, training, technical assistance and civic education. The milestone celebration will continue with a formal anniversary event on April 16 at The Mill at MSU.
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February 11, 2026

无尽资源采集 State's John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development staff celebrate 50 years of service and research Tuesday [Feb. 10]. Established Feb.聽 9, 1976 in honor of the long-serving senator's service to the Magnolia State and his alma mater, the institute was created to strengthen 无尽资源采集's state and local governments, advancing the mission through applied research, training, technical assistance and civic education. The milestone celebration continues April 16 with a formal anniversary event at The Mill at MSU.