Mississippi State University: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi • Mississippi State College
Date	1878 - present
Areas Of Involvement	Land-grant universities • public education
Notable Alumni	Marsha Blackburn • Dak Prescott

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