Mississippi State University’s newest and largest student residence hall is officially open, and Azalea Hall has welcomed its first occupants to launch the 2025-26 academic year. MSU President Mark E. Keenum noted the occasion celebrating the completion of the nearly $100 million project at the corner of Barr Avenue and George Perry Street was “a truly special Maroon Friday.”
“This will be a wonderful new home to more than 400 students who will have an incredible environment to live, study and grow into successful young adults and future leaders. Azalea Hall stands as a reminder of what we can accomplish by working together with the generous support of our friends, and I am so grateful to all of you here today who contributed to the effort to build this beautiful, practical and highly functional residence hall and dining facility,” Keenum said.
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