Colvard Student Union

The Campus "Living Room" The front Colvard Student Union building in the morning. If you’ve ever visited the MSU campus, then you’ve certainly visited the Student Union — you can’t miss it. Located in the center of the campus, the Colvard Student Union is the go-to activity center of the university campus. This building offers...

Swalm Hall

Picture of Swalm Hall as it sits today. Notice the similarities between the architecture of the two buildings. Located on the south side of the Drill Field, Swalm Hall stands out among other buildings. It was built in 1999, making it the newest building on the Drill Field. It is an exact replica of the...

Allen Hall

Is it time for deconstruction or a renovation? An outdoor view of Allen Hall. Courtesy of foursquare.com For almost fifty years Allen Hall, an academic building, has stood just outside the southwest end of the drill field.  This building is visually known for its six-story tower, rock panel exterior and a seemingly ancient interior design. ...

Montgomery Hall

From spooky stories to historic value, there's a great deal more to Montgomery than what meets the eye. Montgomery in its glory days: the early 20th century Built in 1902, Montgomery Hall is one of the oldest academic buildings on campus. While it currently houses Student Support Services, Admissions and Scholarships, and the Career Center,...

Giles Hall

A forgotten building rendered into an award winning academic haven  Pictured: the exterior entrance to Giles hall with the bike lock full of bikes. (https://www.caad.msstate.edu/our-difference/facilities) On the north side of Mississippi State’s campus, near the idol that is Davis Wade Stadium, you’ll find Giles Hall. It’s a building many overlook, as it blends in with...

McCarthy Gym

A Building Named for the Person that Used it Most Figure 1- How McCarthy Gym looks from the side entrance as of 2019. Courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics. ("McCarthy Gymnasium") About the Building Figure 2- The Old Gym was built in 1929 but was torn down and replaced by the McCarthy Gym in 1950. (Floor...

McCain Hall

The Engineer's Bungalow An original photo of McCain Hall on the Drill Field from 1906.(Courtesy of Mitchell Memorial Library Special Archives) The Rich History of the Engineering Building McCain Hall, originally known as the Engineering Building, was constructed in 1905 on the Drill Field to the left of Lee Hall. McCain Hall is one of...

The Chapel of Memories

The Bricks of Mississippi State's Past The Chapel of Memories on a Spring Day (weddingmapper.com) On January 23, 1959, the iconic Old Main dormitory, which housed 1,500 students at one time, disappeared into a wall of flames. From those ashes arose the historic Chapel of Memories, one of Mississippi State University’s most favorable structures. The...

The Band Hall

Where do you put a band of 415 members? https://twitter.com/maroonband/status/1171068212173144064 The Band Hall is a large building built to hold large ensemble practices, office affairs, and instruments and other supplies. Behind the building is a large practice football field for the marching band. In addition to the band, the Band Hall also houses MSU's choral...

Engineering Carpenter Hall

The building that mechanical engineering revolves around. This is the front view of Carpenter in the early years of Mississippi State University. (Mississippi State Digital Collections) Engineering in Starkville             Mississippi State is a renowned engineering college. It is known for producing some of the top engineer students in the country and is ranked among...