Mississippi State University’s Morgan Robinson, an associate professor in the Department of History, is the new leader of the College of Arts and Science’s Institute for the Humanities and begins her duties this fall.

Mississippi State University’s Institute for the Humanities is launching its fall series with a new theme: “Building Community—the Humanities as Social Glue.” The series will explore how humanistic activities foster social connections and democratic engagement.

Mississippi State’s College of Arts and Sciences honored nine faculty members for accomplishments in teaching and research while adding a new service category to its annual spring awards.