
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (July 22, 2026) — More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University (MSU). Recent graduates include:
Katia Clymer, of Davenport, Iowa. Clymer received the Master of Sci Instr Tech from MSU's College of Education.
Pedro Rodriguez-Duran, of Davenport, Iowa. Rodriguez-Duran received the Master of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as the May ceremony's keynote speaker, emphasizing the world-class education they received and the core MSU values it reflects.
"Integrity, strong work ethic and respect for others-that's who we are, and that's what we're known for," Keenum said.
"Embrace and live your life with these values."
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a student body of more than 23,000 students. Holding the R1 "Very High Research Activity" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, MSU is committed to its comprehensive research-university mission, addressing complex local and global challenges with innovative ideas and solutions. MSU also provides access and opportunity to students from all fifty states and 95 countries.






