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Amanda Bergstrom, incoming business marketing freshman, signs up for more information from the Midwestern State University Cheerleading Squad during the organization fair part of Mustangs Rally held in D.L. Ligon Coliseum, Saturday Oct. 28, 2017. I loved the large faculty here, and the faculty to student ratio [18:1]. I love how the professors really want to know you and how you are not just another number, Bergstrom said. Photo by Rachel Johnson

366 prospective students attend Mustangs Rally

Herbert McCullough October 31, 2017

The admissions office organized the fall 2017 Mustangs Rally where prospective students were introduced to the university on Oct. 28. George Castro, admissions counselor, said the goal of Mustangs Rally...

Students learn how to ‘college’ at First Steps to Success

Jennifer Wright September 21, 2017

In an effort to increase retention, Syreeta Green, director of equity inclusion and student affairs, presented five students with the First Steps to Success Program on Sept. 13 in the Sunwatcher Clubhouse. According...

Maura Gibson, early education freshman, preforms during the halftime show during the opening game of the 2017 season at Memorial Satdium Aug. 31. Photo by Harlie David

Golden Thunder band displays new uniforms

Craig Tidmore September 19, 2017

A warm, September Saturday night sets the tone as the Golden Thunder band marched onto the field. As they moved into position, it's easy to notice there is something different about the band this year....

University President Suzanne Shipley gives a motivational speech about Carpe Diem and how we need to use the events that are happening at the universities further south that have been effected by Hurricane Harvey and that we should seize the moment since others students arent getting to. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Keynote speaker serenades students at convocation

Sarah Graves August 29, 2017

Silence echoed in the D. L. Ligon Coliseum, as anticipation and curiosity filled students about keynote speaker, Preston Pugmire's next moves. After dropping a beat, Pugmire incorporated his musical...

Malorie Lang, kinesiology freshman, and Emily Lang, radiology freshman, help to set up the beds in their new room. “The university made the transition so smooth. I’m so excited to get moved in.” Malorie said.
Photo by Sarah Graves

Students call MSU home

Brendan Wynne August 19, 2017

As cars and trucks lined up along Louis J. Rodriguez Dr., resident assistants and volunteers stood tall with their sleeves rolled up, ready to help freshman and returning students into their new homes...

Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, sits at his desk in his new office on Aug. 15. Originally located in Hardin Administration Building, Lamb now resides in Clark Student Center, room 108. Photo by Kara McIntyre

Lamb trades Hardin office for student center

Kara McIntyre August 17, 2017

Students hurry to get in the Chick-Fil-A line. A group of juniors plays pool in the rec room. The computer lab fills with procrastinating students, rushing to print their essays before class. A few...

University social media coordinator A.J. Lopez gives a presentation on Snapchat on Social Media Day, Oct. 24. Photo by Dewey Cooper

Social media connects students to campus

Cortney Wood May 11, 2017

With more than 6,000 student on the campus, administration alongside student organizations work to get information out to students through emails, web word alerts and D2L notifications, but for students...

Living on campus gets students involved

Zoie Flores May 3, 2017

Living on campus provides a great opportunity to make friends and get involved in activities throughout the semester. The university has events to attend that are right outside of the residence halls,...

Morgan White, psychology sophomore, sits on the dunking booth during Roundup Olympics on the Quad Aug. 24. The water wasnt cold, she said. It feels uncomfortable being in the water in front of everybody. Photo by Izziel Latour

Students participate in dozens of Roundup events

Kara McIntyre August 24, 2016

For six days before the first day of classes, events ranging from Pokémon Go hunting to soccer tailgate parties were coordinated by the Office of Student Development and Orientation to create Mustangs...

Mustang Rally

231 prospective students attend Mustangs Rally

Rutth Mercado March 8, 2016

Due to enforcement of the university's color scheme, various tables received new $1,500 vinyl banners at this year's Mustangs Rally held in D.L. Ligon Coliseum on March 5. In addition, 231 prospective...

Ashley Burkhart, intern at the Baptist student Ministry, introduces herself to Tyre Browning, nursing freshman, at the free snowcone stand, provided by the BSM, under the big MSU tent on the greem space, during Move In Day Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Move-In Day: Campus springs back to life

Morgan Haire August 26, 2015

Life was brought back to campus Aug. 18 as students moved in to prepare for the fall semester. Activities went on all day from playing Frisbee to free snacks in the quad. Students were moving in to...

Ashley Burkhart, intern at the Baptist Student Ministry, introduces herself to Tyre Browning, nursing freshman, at the free snowcone stand provided by the BSM on Move-In Day August 18, 2015. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Move-In Day 2015 Photo Gallery

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

The incoming freshmen class moved in to Pierce, Killingsworth and McCullough-Trigg residence halls during Move-In day on August 18, 2015, the first on many Mustangs Roundup Week events. Check back soon...

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