Delta state university news update

Here are some recent news updates from Delta State University (DSU) in Cleveland, Mississippi:

Academics

• DSU has launched a new online Master's program in Education, which will allow students to earn a graduate degree in education from the comfort of their own homes. (Source: Delta State University News)
• The university has also introduced a new Bachelor's program in Cybersecurity, which will prepare students for careers in protecting computer systems and networks. (Source: Mississippi Business Journal)

Research

• A team of DSU researchers has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on the Mississippi Delta region. The project will focus on understanding the impacts of sea-level rise and increased flooding on the region's ecosystems and communities. (Source: Delta State University News)
• DSU's Center for Community and Economic Development has received funding from the USDA to study the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses in the Mississippi Delta region. (Source: Mississippi Business Journal)

Campus Life

• DSU has launched a new initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. The initiative includes training programs for faculty and staff, as well as cultural events and programs to promote diversity and inclusion. (Source: Delta State University News)
• The university has also introduced a new wellness program, which includes fitness classes, mental health resources, and health education workshops. (Source: Mississippi Business Journal)

Athletics

• The DSU Statesmen football team has won its first conference championship in 20 years, defeating the University of West Alabama 24-17 in the Gulf South Conference Championship game. (Source: Delta State University Athletics)
• The DSU women's basketball team has been ranked #1 in the Gulf South Conference preseason poll, after finishing last season with a 24-6 record. (Source: Delta State University Athletics)

Alumni News

• DSU alumnus and former NFL player, Deuce McAllister, has been inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. McAllister played for the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers during his NFL career. (Source: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame)
• DSU alumnus and entrepreneur, Dr. Johnnie Early, has been named the 2022 Mississippi Entrepreneur of the Year by the Mississippi Small Business Development Centers. Early is the founder of several successful businesses, including a medical device company and a software development firm. (Source: Mississippi Business Journal)