Olivia Springfield, center, receives the Spirit of State Award from MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt. (Photo by Jonah Holland)
Olivia Springfield, a senior studying elementary education from Fulton, Mississippi, is among 29 Mississippi State students receiving a Spirit of State Award for 2024.
Organized by MSU’s Division of Student Affairs, the 19th annual Spirit of State Awards honor students making a positive impact on peers and the broader campus community through organization involvement, service to the university and personal actions promoting school spirit and tradition.
“This year’s Spirit of State winners exemplify Mississippi State University’s commitment to meaningful and impactful service,” said MSU President Mark E. Keenum. “They lead by example and strive to make the university and their communities better every day, and I am proud of their dedication to others, strong work ethic and willingness to make a difference.”
The Spirit of State Awards are open to all students, no matter their classification, major or primary campus. Nominees must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.