News and Events

Day/Night classes begin
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Study Abroad Interest Table
2025-08-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall
Stop by the information table and learn more about study abroad opportunities and getting a U.S. passport. For more information, contact Michelle Johansen at mjohansen@deltastate.edu or stop by the International Office in Union 200.

Labor Day
2025-09-01
No Class.
Classes Resume on Tuesday, September 2nd

Classes Resume
2025-09-02
Classes Resume from Labor Day

Honors College Dinner
2025-09-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni & Foundation, Simmons Room
One of Two Honors College meetings

The DSU Poverty Simulation
2025-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
The purpose of this event is to engage DSU faculty and staff in any discipline and people in the community (anyone over age 16) in an empathetic-action simulative learning experience about surviving in poverty so they can understand what it is like in order to improve their services at DSU and provide better assistance to students and others in the area who are struggling to live on very low incomes. Research indicates that the simulation significantly improves participants’ understanding about poverty, shatters stereotypes, and increases their empathy toward people living in poverty. The event is free. It lasts approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Participants will need to dress comfortably and stay the whole time. Any faculty, staff or student who has already participated in the Poverty Simulation is welcome to assist the DSU BSW Program faculty in implementing the service tables during the simulation if they come at noon on the day of the simulation to get set up.

McNair Scholars Interest Meeting
2025-09-03 13:30 - 16:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
Are you interested in learning more about the McNair Research Scholars Program? Do you have questions before you apply? This is the event to come to! Get all of your questions answered by DSU McNair Staff, and potentially meet some current McNair Scholars!

Meet the Dean of Business
2025-09-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Hugh Ellis Foundation Alumni House
A time for community members and other stakeholders to meet the Dean of the college of Business

Town Hall
2025-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center

Blood Drive
2025-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Coahoma St. (in front of the Union)
The Robert E. Smith School of Nursing partners with MS Blood Services each fall to host a blood drive.

2025 Constitution Week Lecture—Matthew James Baker
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Matthew James Baker, Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law, will be on campus Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to present a lecture on the US Constitution and placing the US Constitution in a global context. This lecture is part of the Madison Center’s annual series of events that coincide with the national celebration of the US Constitution every year during September.
This event is free and open to the public.

Public Constitution Reading
2025-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell, 1st Floor Lobby
Every year, the Madison Center for Civic Engagement and History partners with the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosts a public open mic reading of the US Constitution in recognition of Constitution Week (September 17-23, annually). The public reading of the US Constitution is a direct recreation of how the Constitution was originally spread through the country and made publicly known. This year makes the 238th anniversary of its creation on September 17, 1787.
All are welcome to take part in this event that celebrates the world’s oldest active codified constitution.

Constitution Week Lecture Series
2025-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera, Visiting Professor at U. S. Army War College, will be on campus Monday, September 22, 2025, to present a guest lecture based off of his research into the Early American Republic and the American Revolution. This lecture is part of the Madison Center’s annual series of events that coincide with the national celebration of the US Constitution every year during September.
This event is free and open to the public.

NSLS Orientation
2025-09-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
The National Society of Leadership and Success will be hosting an orientation for students who wish to be inducted into NSLS.

Fall graduation late application deadline
2025-10-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Delta State University
Register by 11:59 pm

Teacher Recruitment Day
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
School Districts throughout MS will be invited to attend. They will decorate their tables.

Ask an Advisor
2025-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Young-Mauldin Dinning Hall
This is an event where the first-year academic advisors will be available to answer questions and schedule advisement appointments for spring advisement.

Fall Break
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-07 23:59 | Delta State University

Classes resume
2025-10-08 | Delta State University
Classes resume from Fall Break

Voices of Inquiry: The McNair & TriBeta Research Symposium
2025-10-14 14:00 - 18:00 | 2nd Floor East Lobby Student Union
Explore groundbreaking student research at “Voices of Inquiry: The McNair & TriBeta Research Symposium,” a collaborative event hosted by the McNair Research Scholars Program and the Delta State University TriBeta Chapter.
This dynamic showcase highlights the scholarly achievements of undergraduate researchers across disciplines—from STEM to the social sciences. Come support our emerging scholars as they present original research, share insights, and engage in academic dialogue that shapes the future.
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Legacy Lectures Luncheon
2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | H.L. Nowell Union, 202A
This event is an opportunity for our current students to engage and network with a panel of our amazing under 40 Alumni

Donation Drive for ‘Operation Christmas Child
2025-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Delta State University, Quad
In collaboration with Samaritans Purse, the DSU Social Work department will be collecting donations towards filling gift boxes, or shoeboxes, for children in need.

McNair Informational Table
2025-11-10 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-17 11:30 - 14:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Do you have questions about the McNair Program? Just want to hear more about the benefits of the program? Stop by our table in the Union to get your questions answered by McNair Staff!

Thanksgiving Holidays
2025-11-24 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59 | Delta State University
No classes

Classes Resume
2025-12-01 | Delta State University
Classes Resume from Thanksgiving Holidays

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Kent Wyatt Hall, Leroy Morganti Atrium
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony hosted by the Office of the President.

Book Talk: Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877 with Jere Nash
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Writer and political consultant Jere Nash will be on campus December 2, 2025, to promote his new book, Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877 (University Press of Mississippi, 2025). A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Nash has worked with and written about Mississippi politics for over 45 years. He has coauthored three books of Mississippi history, including America’s Great Storm coauthored with Gov. Haley Barbour about Hurricane Katrina and Mississippi Politics: The Struggle for Power, 1976-2006, with Andy Taggart—which won awards from the Mississippi Historical Society and the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters.
Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877, is a comprehensive history of the struggle to define freedom in Mississippi after the Civil War. More information about the book can be located at https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/R/Reconstruction-in-Mississippi-1862-1877.
This event is free and open to the public.

First Year Experience: De-Stress Fest
2025-12-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
Join us for the Annual De-Stress Fest, hosted by First Year Experience in Wyatt Gym! Stop by on December 4th from 11 am to 2 pm for relaxing massages, fun activities, and more. Plus, free lunch for the first 100 First Year Seminar Students who join in. Don’t miss out on this perfect way to de-stress before finals!

ACT PREP Workshop
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Baioni Conference Center, Broom Hall
This will be used to host an ACT Prep Workshop for high school students and adults. The workshop is designed to help students prepare for the ACT by reviewing test-taking strategies, subject content, and practice questions. The event will be facilitated by the Delta Educational Opportunity Center (DEOC).

Delta State Vocal Collective Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Jobe Auditorium
The Dedicated Statesmen Association is hosting a Christmas Program on Saturday, December 6 in Jobe Hall. It would be wonderful if we could add this to the calendar on the website. I have attached the flyer for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact Amber or me.

Fall Commencement
2025-12-12 | Delta State University
Graduation Day

Commencement Breakfast for Faculty and Volunteers
2025-12-12 07:00 - 11:00 | Atrium of Kent Wyatt Hall

Intersession begins
2025-12-15 | Delta State University

End of Intersession
2026-01-14 | Delta State University

Classes begin
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Delta State University
Spring 2026 Classes Begin

Martin Luther King Holiday
2026-01-19 | Delta State University

Classes Resume
2026-01-20 | Delta State University

Faculty Meeting
2026-01-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
Beginning of the Spring 2026 semester Faculty Meeting

Blood Drive
2026-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Parking in front of Union

The Poverty Simulation
2026-02-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Ewing, Jacob Conference Center
The purpose of this event is to increase the awareness of poverty and empathy for people living in poverty and to learn practical ways to survive and assist those who live in it. It is free and open to anyone on campus or in the community who wants to participate. The simulation lasts several hours so participants must plan to stay for the whole event. Only 85 seats are available, so participants are asked to contact Dr. Jana Donahoe by email at jdonahoe@deltastate.edu or by phone 662-846-4795 (leave message) to reserve a seat.

Robert E. Smith School of Nursing Health Fair
2026-02-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Kent Wyatt Hall, Leroy Morganti Atrium
Robert E. Smith School of Nursing Community and Public Health Nursing class will be holding on campus health fairs. We will offering blood pressure checks and glucose checks for students, faculty and staff and visitors. We will also have a group in Kent Wyatt from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.

Book Talk with W. Ralph Eubanks
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
W. Ralph Eubanks will be on campus on Thursday, February 19, 2026, to give a book talk related to his latest book *When It’s Darkness on the Delta: How America’s Richest Soil Became Its Poorest Land* (2026, Beacon Press). In *When It’s Darkest on the Delta,* Eubanks examines the history of the Mississippi Delta and explores the roots of the Delta’s economic downturn and how the people of the Delta are working to make changes needed to sustain and revitalizes the region.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at (662) 846-4060 or artshumsocsci@deltastate.edu.

Heart Health Table
2026-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Table to promote heart health and stroke awareness.

Spring graduation late application deadline
2026-03-01 | Delta State University

Teacher Recruitment Day
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Superintendents and administrators from various school districts around the state will be here to recruit our interns/students to become teachers at their schools.

Service Awards and Retirement Dinner
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent Wyatt Hall, Leroy Morganti Atrium
Dinner for the service awards honorees and retirees.

CEAH Spring 2026 Showcase
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center

Spring Break
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 | Delta State University

All Things Green
2026-03-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
The purpose of this event is to introduce students to the departments relevant to their majors. This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and peers, as well as meet department representatives who will help guide you on your educational journey. Each department will provide a brief overview of its program, offering valuable insights and support to ensure a smooth transition from first-year advising. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your future—be a part of the experience!

Classes Resume
2026-03-16 | Delta State University
Classes Resume from Spring Break

Team Cate Donor Drive and Anna St. Jude Fundraiser
2026-03-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Delta State University, Quad
The School of Nursing plans to sponsor a Bone Marrow Drive for Cate Hargett and a St. Jude fundraiser in honor of Anna Davis (Nora Gough-Davis, nursing instructor’s daughter). This event is free and open to anyone. There will be donor registration, a raffle, and giveaways. NMDP will be at the event for the donor swabbing. This organization has been on the DSU campus for similar drives in the past.

Student Success Center Open House
2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Roberts-LaForge Library
Student Success Center Open House, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Roberts-LaForge Library

Delta State Alumni Association Pet Parade
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Delta State University, Quad
This is a fundraiser for the Alumni Association’s International Alumni Constituency Fund. People are encouraged to bring their pets for a parade around the quad. There will also be booths for the Animal Shelter and maybe another group.

Robert E. Smith School of Nursing Culture Day
2026-03-23 12:30 - 16:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
Community and Public Health class of Robert E. Smith School of Nursing will share a poster presentation of the culture of their choosing. They will share what they have learned about the culture, the healthcare practices and traditions.

MSEF Region III Lower Science and Engineering Fair
2026-03-24 07:30 - 15:00 | Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC)
Regional Lower Science Fair for 9 counties surrounding the Delta

2026 Spring History Lecture: Radioactive Dixie A Nuclear History of the American South
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
The School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will sponsor its Annual History Lecture on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6 pm in Jobe Hall Auditorium. The speaker will be Dr. Caroline Peyton, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of Memphis. Dr. Peyton earned her PhD in History from the University of South Carolina. She authored Radioactive Dixie: A Nuclear History of the American South, published by the University of Georgia Press in 2025. Dr. Peyton’s book will serve as the basis for her lecture on April 16th.

44th Annual F.E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions
2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Held every spring in Ewing Hall and the Jacob Conference Center, the Woodall Conference brings together counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals from across the Delta and surrounding states. The 2026 conference will feature a dynamic keynote speaker addressing a timely topic in today’s mental health landscape, along with up to 40 breakout sessions (5–6 workshops per hour) tailored for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed School Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, and other helping professionals. Attendees can earn up to 6 continuing education units while engaging in a wide range of mental health topics. In addition to advancing professional growth, the conference provides valuable networking opportunities and showcases DSU Counselor Education students through professional speaking experiences

Easter Holidays
2026-04-02 17:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59

Classes Resume
2026-04-06 | Delta State University
Classes Resume from Easter Holiday

Delta Mu Delta/COBA Initiation
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Baioni Conference Center
Student Honor Society/Club Membership Initiation

Delta State University Commercial Aviation Open House
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Delta State Flight Operations, Cleveland, MS, 38732, United States
Annual Commercial Aviation Open House for prospective students, families, alumni. Opportunity for students to have questions answered from Commercial Aviation, Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, Registrar, and Student Business Services.

Delta State University Ensemble Jazz Concert
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Jobe Auditorium
The purpose of this event is to showcase the DSU Jazz Ensemble. The Cleveland Central Jazz Band will be our guest group.
We plan to serve refreshments immediately after the concert.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification/CPR&AED/Recert Workshop
2026-04-24 07:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 07:00 - 19:00 | Delta State Aquatics Center
The College of Nursing, Health, and Sciences is hosting an American Red Cross Aquatic Lifeguard Training Recert /AED/CPR and Certification

Takin' Care of Business - TCOB
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
Takin’ Care of Business (TCOB) is Delta State University’s premier admitted student event designed to help students complete important enrollment steps in one visit. Students meet with campus offices, receive guidance on next steps, and prepare for a successful start at Delta State.

Pathways and Possibilities; Career Exploration Fait
2026-04-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
Fair aimed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students start connecting majors to careers early.

First Year Experience End of the Year Banquet
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
This will celebrate instructors, student navigators, and FYS student contributions to the FYE for this academic school year.

SGA Inauguration Dinner
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Kent Wyatt Hall, Leroy Morganti Atrium
Dinner to honor and recognize 2025-2026 SGA Cabinet.

Senior Nursing Class End of Semester Party
2026-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Delta State Aquatics Center
The Senior Nursing Class of 2026 will be hosting an end-of-semester pool party to celebrate the completion of our program and recognize our hard work and accomplishments. This event is intended to provide a fun, safe, and relaxing environment for graduating nursing students to unwind, connect, and celebrate this major milestone together. Light refreshments, music, and pool activities will be included. This will be a private event for senior nursing students and invited guests.

2026 Delta State University Student Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | H.L. Nowell Union, State Room
Induction ceremony for the 2026 Delta State University Student Hall of Fame members.

Spring Commencement
2026-05-08 | Delta State University
Spring Graduation

Gov Con 101-Path to Procurement
2026-06-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Baioni Conference Center, Broom Hall Room 132
The Gov Con 101 – Path to Procurement training is designed to help small businesses understand the step-by-step process of entering and succeeding in government contracting at the federal, state, and local levels.
This session introduces participants to the MS APEX Path to Procurement, a structured framework that guides businesses from initial readiness through market research, SAM.gov registration, and bid matching. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the requirements, tools, and strategies necessary to pursue government contracting opportunities with confidence.
This training is ideal for new and early-stage government contractors, as well as businesses seeking to strengthen compliance, positioning, and procurement readiness.

NEH The Most Southern Place workshop
2026-06-21 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-22 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-23 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-26 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 08:00 - 22:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
The purpose of the event is to introduce teachers from all over the U. S. to the Mississippi Delta and its importance to the world

NEH The Most Southern Place workshop
2026-07-12 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-13 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-14 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-15 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-16 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-17 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 22:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
The purpose of the event is to introduce teachers from all over the U. S. to the Mississippi Delta and its importance to the world.

Takin' Care of Business - TCOB
2026-07-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Jobe Auditorium
