Olive Branch freshman wins 鈥榝ree鈥 tuition at MSU
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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擩onathan P. Presley of Olive Branch is the latest winner of 亚洲色吧视频 Alumni Association鈥檚 tuition drawing.
A freshman marketing major, Presley will receive "free," full-time tuition for the Spring 2019 semester.
鈥淣ot only did the awarding of free tuition by the Alumni Association make my entire day better, it easily ranks as one of the most memorable experiences I鈥檝e had during my time here at 亚洲色吧视频,鈥 said Presley. 鈥淚 am forever grateful to MSU for providing me with the resources to further my education. Thank you MSU, and Hail State.鈥
The winning ticket was drawn in November from 3,595 tickets purchased from the beginning of the fall semester through November 2 by parents of eligible students. Presley鈥檚 name was entered by his parents, Lance and Renee Presley.
Initiated in 2013 by the association鈥檚 student organization known as the Alumni Delegates, the drawing is open each fall and spring semester to any Mississippi resident enrolled full time at MSU. The ongoing project provides funding for 12 academic credit hours at the land-grant institution鈥$4,270 or the equivalent of a typical semester鈥檚 tuition.
Jeff Davis, the alumni association鈥檚 executive director, said though only five years old, the program has become a proud tradition for the Alumni Delegates because it serves as a way for parents and students to be involved with MSU and simultaneously enhance the reach of the association.
鈥淭he positive impact is definitely felt by the family of the student whose lucky ticket is drawn, but the impact鈥檚 reach is broader than that as the additional funds raised support scholarships and聽priority programs within our association,鈥 said Davis.
Alumni Delegates serve as links between the 140-year-old institution and its more than 142,000 living graduates. Members assist with organizational programs and activities on behalf of the association, such as football tailgate gatherings, class reunions and the association鈥檚 annual awards banquet and leadership conference.
For more information about the MSU Alumni Association鈥檚 tuition drawing, contact Jordan Ramsey, association associate director, at 662-325-3479 or聽jramsey@alumni.msstate.edu.
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