2 area students named Stephen D. Lee Scholars at Mississippi State
Published 11:00 am Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- President Mark E. Keenum presenting chrome cowbell to Stephen D. Lee Scholars James Gardner and Nathan Holifield. (photos by Beth Wynn / © Mississippi State University)
Twenty-six recent fall semester graduates of Mississippi State University have been recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0 grade point average during their college careers.
The following local students attained this honor:
James Gardner, of Brookhaven, who studied Mechanical Engineering, earned the Bachelor of Science from MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering.
Nathan Holifield, of McComb, who studied Information Tech Services, earned the Bachelor of Science from MSU’s College of Education.
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 diverse student body of more than 23,000 students. Among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities, MSU provides access and opportunity to students from all 50 states and 94 countries. MSU is committed to its comprehensive research university mission, addressing complex local and global issues with innovative ideas and solutions.