CONTRIBUTING STAFF Publisher •
Rick Hesterberg (Class of 1980), vice president for university advancement
CONTENTS
Communications & Marketing •
Blake Hannon (Class of 2017), publications writer
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Jordan Hardin, social media and communications specialist
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Toni Hobbs (Class of 2002, 2009), director of digital and brand strategy
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Travis Keene (Class of 2004, 2008), digital communications specialist
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David Moore (Class of 2009), digital communication and media manager
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April Hobbs Nutter (Class of 1997, 2005), director of strategic communications
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Rianna Robinson (Class of 2005, 2021), content specialist
CAMPUS UPDATES
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From revitalization of campus buildings to exciting research and opportunities for students, see what’s happening at MSU.
Alumni Relations & Development •
Farrah Baldwin (Class of 2001), director of alumni engagement and cultivation
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Allison Caudill (Class of 2005, 2009), executive director of alumni relations and development
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Jessi Scruggs Ferguson (Class of 2011, 2012), director of advancement and alumni communications
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Matthew Nutter (Class of 1996, 2018), advancement records specialist
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Joan Patrick (Class of 1992), customer service assistant
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Mikayla Ray (Class of 2021), alumni relations and event officer
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Allie Rayburn (Class of 2022), coordinator of digital engagement and annual giving
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Kelsey Shields (Class of 2019), MSU Foundation scholarship and stewardship coordinator
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Sherry Surmont (Class of 2018), director of advancement services
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Leslee Toy (Class of 1990, 2003), alumni and donor experience officer
EVOLUTION OF THE EAGLE
Centennial Eagle statue becomes the new campus focal point.
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University Advancement •
Sharon Fraley (Class of 1999, 2012), director of finance
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Madonna Hanshaw (Class of 1997), accountant
Athletics •
Kenna Allen Gauche (Class of 2008, 2009), senior associate director of athletics for external affairs and senior woman administrator
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CLIMBING HIGHER
Ben Mattingly (Class of 2000) completes all seven major summits. 3