Red, White and Ballew

Red, White and Ballew

A newly renovated hallway in Ballew Hall displays photos of agriculture and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences logo.
Photo by Beth Wynn

June 19, 2026

Mississippi ßÙÁ¨´«Ã½'s Ballew Hall is being recognized with a 2026 America 250 Heritage Award from the Mississippi Heritage Trust. The honor recognizes the extensive renovation of the university’s 1962 meat science laboratory into a modern administrative, meeting and classroom space that pays homage to its history while serving the contemporary needs of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.