Mississippi State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is launching an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at promoting outstanding teaching practices and collaboration within the largest academic college at the university.

Evidence shows that direct mentorship and support help students flourish and achieve their full potential, and Mississippi State is expanding a key mentor’s role to fully invest in this aspect of his work.

Christopher Ferguson, retired U.S. Navy captain and former NASA astronaut, celebrated three Mississippi State Astronaut Scholars on campus Monday [Oct. 28].