Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat is a series of brief videos from President LaForge that addresses topics related to Delta State.

Fireside Chat is a series of brief videos from President LaForge that addresses topics related to Delta State. Read more

DMI Graduate Receives High Honors

Delta Blues Museum Executive Director Shelly Ritter and community member Travis Calvin traveled to Washington from Clarksdale, Mississippi to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the museum impacts the community.

DMI Graduate Travis Calvin traveled to Washington to receive the national medal and speak to IMLS about how the museum impacts the community. Read more

2013 Spring Commencement

New Delta State President William N. LaForge Keynotes Spring Commencement

Delta State University celebrated its 2013 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 4, inside Walter Sillers Coliseum. Friends and family gathered with Delta State faculty and staff to honor the accomplishments of 422 graduates. Read more

President LaForge sits down with the MBJ

Mississippi Business Journal editor Ross Reily talks with Delta State University president Bill LaForge...

Mississippi Business Journal editor Ross Reily talks with Delta State University president Bill LaForge about the newly-minted administrator's plans for the Mississippi university. Read more

LaForge Brings Earth Day Spirit Back

Delta State's 1970 Earth Day celebration comes full circle with the opening of the Wiley Community Garden.

Delta State's 1970 Earth Day celebration comes full circle with the opening of the Wiley Community Garden. Read more

Students Flash Mob New President

The Fighting Okra rappels into open discussion & now President LaForge Fears The Okra!

The Fighting Okra rappels into open discussion & now President LaForge Fears The Okra! Read more

IHL Honors President Hilpert

President John Hilpert honored for his 10 years of distinguished service to Delta State University.

The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning recently honored Dr. John Hilpert for his 10 years of distinguished service to Delta State University. Dr. Hilpert will retire next month passing the baton to incoming President Bill LaForge on April 15. Read more

President LaForge

IHL Announces William Bill LaForge as Delta State's Eighth President.

IHL Announces William Bill LaForge as Delta State's Eighth President Read more

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IHL Announces Preferred Candidate for President of Delta State.

IHL Announces Preferred Candidate for President of Delta State. Read more

Jason Umfress

Dean of Students, Coker College

As I think back about the shy guy that walked onto the Delta State campus in the fall of 1996, I realize there was no way for me to have known what a transformative experience I would have at DSU. Read more

Marya Paolillo

Assistant Curator of Special Collections, Historic Images in Memphis, TN

One of the best decisions in my life thus far was attending DSU. I feel as though I received a degree at a private university at a public university cost. Read more

Todd Davis

Instructor in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Deciding on where to attend college can be extremely exhausting, and a very complicated decision. Determining what you want to do for the rest of your life is even more overwhelming Read more

Cetin Chet Oguz

Associate Professor Art

I grew up listening to Elvis Presley, John Lee Hooker, and Muddy Waters. I even watched B.B. King in a Blues Festival in my hometown, Istanbul, Turkey. Read more

Scott Hutchens

Chair, Division of Counselor Education & Psychology

Delta State has the facilities, technology, dedicated faculty and challenging curriculum that is needed for students to explore their interests and expand their knowledge base in order to develop a promising career. Read more

Michael Lipford

Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life

Coming to DSU has been the BEST decision of my life! Read more

Vicki Bingham

Nursing - PhD RN

I returned to Delta State University in 1994 as a full-time faculty member in the School of Nursing because of a desire and love for teaching Read more

Rose Strahan

Mathematics Department Chair Emeritus

I love my job and Delta State is my life. Working with students inside and outside the classroom is my favorite part of my job. Read more

John Tiftickjian

Professor of Biology

I looked for a position at a small college where excellent teaching was the primary mission. Read more

Georgene Clark

Languages & Literature - Assistant Professor

I knew I would like the atmosphere of a small school, but I didn't realize quite how much. Read more

Elsie Lynn Ervin

Student Affairs

My goal here will always be to help others get a well-rounded education. Read more

Bill LaForge

Attorney - Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.

For me, Delta State is extended family. It's not LIKE coming home -- it IS home. Read more

David Abney

Chief Operating Officer, UPS and President, UPS Airlines

It has been 29 years since I left Delta State. As I now travel throughout the world, I proudly refer to Delta State wherever I go! Read more

John C. Cox

Class of 1996 - Attorney Cox & Moore

Delta State allowed me to find myself, both socially and academically, and I am forever in her debt. .. Read more