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SRES 489119th CongressIn Committee
A resolution commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-Mississippi)
Education
Standard Summary
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This Senate resolution formally commends Delta State University in Mississippi for its centennial anniversary, detailing its historical evolution from a teachers college to a comprehensive university, highlighting academic expansions, cultural contributions like the Grammy Museum partnership, and athletic achievements including 14 national championships across various sports programs.
Key Points
- 1Delta State University originated as a teachers college in 1924 and progressively expanded its academic offerings to include unique programs in music, aviation, and geospatial technology.
- 2The university significantly contributed to regional cultural development by helping establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and attracting the Grammy Museum Mississippi to Cleveland.
- 3Its athletic programs have earned 14 national championships across multiple sports while maintaining charter membership in the Gulf South Conference since inception.
Impact Areas
Delta State University institutionMississippi Delta regional communityCleveland Mississippi local economy and cultural landscape
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