Delta State University President William N. LaForge joined the other leaders from the State of Mississippi’s eight public universities at the State Capitol on June 24, 2020, to urge that the state flag be changed because of its Confederate elements. Read More
Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs, vice president for student affairs at Delta State University, is one of 31 senior-level higher education professionals who will participate in the 2020 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). MLI provides individuals traditionally underrepresented in the highest ranks of postsecondary education with the opportunity to develop skills, gain a philosophical overview, and build the network and knowledge needed to advance to the presidency. Read More
Earlier today, a former Delta State University student confessed to DSU police to creating a racist social media post about herself. Initially, she had admitted to posting it on her own Facebook page, but, until today, had denied that she had been the originator of the post. Delta State officials are determining the proper course of action. Read More
A recent social media posting with racist comments overlaying Delta State University’s name and image is a fraud. Officials at Delta State have been investigating this matter since the post first appeared. Read More
The doctor of nursing practice/family nurse practitioner online program at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing at Delta State University rates fifth in the U.S. for affordability and among the 12 shortest to complete, according to DNPPrograms.com. Read More
