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MS SR10
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hillman Frazier
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AI Summary
- Mississippi College celebrates its bicentennial in 2026, having been founded on January 24, 1826, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Mississippi and the second oldest Baptist college in the United States
- The institution was the first coeducational college in the nation to grant degrees to women and has produced four Mississippi Governors and 26 current state legislators
- MC Law ranks as the No. 1 Army JAG feeder school in the United States and No. 26 nationwide for federal clerkship placements according to U.S. News & World Report
- The fall 2025 freshman class has the highest cumulative GPA (3.71) and ACT scores (average 26) recorded in a decade
- The resolution directs presentation to Dr. Blake Thompson, the 20th President, and the Board of Trustees to commemorate 200 years of service in higher education
Legislative Description
Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of MS College; commemorate.
Last Action
Adopted
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/19/2026
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