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🇺🇸 On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

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Names, majors, and proud family shout‑outs—last week was a celebration of the people who helped get our #MSUWFA graduates here, capped with silver acorns symbolizing growth and lasting impact. 🎓💛

#MSState #MSUCFR #ClassOf2026 #ConservationLeaders #Wildlife

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🎓2026 Graduation Highlights

Proud to celebrate the achievements of our #MSUWFA graduates and the community that supported them along the way. We’re excited to see the impact they’ll make in conservation and natural resource management.

#MSState #MSUCFR #ClassOf2026

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🎓 Celebrating our 2026 #MSUWFA graduates!

From the classroom to the field and lab, our @MSUWFA graduates have put in the work—and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

#MSState #MSUCFR #HailState #ClassOf2026 #FutureLeaders #Graduation

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🦇🛠️ Preparing the @msstate Bat House for new residents!

Last week, @MSUWFA faculty and students poured concrete beneath the bat house to improve cleanliness and guano collection. The project was led by #MSUCFR undergrad Lane Maness, with support from #MSUWFA Dr. Chris Ayers.

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Congrats to @MSUWFA senior Karolina Heathcock on receiving the Spirit of State Award, @msstate's highest student honor! 👏

#MSUWFA #MSState #MSUCFR #StudentSuccess

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Congrats to @MSUWFA junior Leah Rovey of @msstate on being named an Ernest F. Hollings Scholar! The highly competitive, @NOAA scholarship supports students pursuing careers in weather, coastal, and natural resource sciences.

Learn more: https://t.co/lyUasPTkAg

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🎉 Congrats to @MSUWFA undergrads Rilee Welliver🥇and Allie Wilburn🥈 on their success at @msstate's 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium, special area competition for the @MSU_CFR!

Proud to see their hard work and research recognized! 👏

#MSUWFA #MSState #FWRC #MSUCFR

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🎉 Congrats to @msstate 2026 Demmer Scholars from @MSUWFA! Students gain hands‑on experience in national‑level policymaking and career connections—over 415 participants, with 70+ working in D.C.

Learn more at: https://t.co/WMeNgUHK92

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Woody cover is critical for #bobwhite management.🌿🪶

New article by @MSUWFA Dr. Edward Enstminger & #FWRC Dr. Mark McConnell shows native shrubs help bobwhites survive predators and extreme weather.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/EMMBcRhkVf

#MSUWFA #MSState #MSUCFR #MSUExt

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How do better habitat decisions lead to more birds?

@MSUWFA #FWRC's Dr. Mark McConnell joins
@pheasants4ever & @quail4ever's On the Wing Podcast to discuss science‑based habitat management for quail & pheasants.

🔗https://t.co/AQQ9K3UsQS

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🌍 Earth Day 2026 | April 22

Celebrating the science, stewardship, and students working to conserve wildlife and ecosystems—today and every day. 🌱

#EarthDay2026 #MSUWFA #MSState #MSUCFR #Conservation

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Congrats to @MSUWFA students recognized at the 2026 #MSUCFR Student Awards!🎉
Vandana Dharan, Matthew Olson, Lily Behnam, Camren Fraser, Lillian Thigpen, Emily Boyd, Claire Green, Trent Holder, Mayah Peterson, Olivia Smith, Catherine Starzyk & Charlie Treadwell👏
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Proud of our #MSUWFA students who showcased their work at the 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium! 📷

WFA student Emma Haines also discussed her poster with @msstate President Dr. Mark E. Keenum.

#MSState #MSUCFR #UndergraduateResearch #StudentSuccess

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How cool is this?! 🎉

Migrating and Wintering Waterfowl has 30 authors—9 with a #MSUWFA connection (30% of the team!). Extra shoutout: current @MSUWFA faculty #FWRC Dr. Brian Davis leads Chapter 4. 📖🙌

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🎓 Congrats @MSUWFA student Karolina Heathcock on her acceptance to George Washington University Trachtenberg School—plus scholarships & the Wolcott Foundation Fellowship! A big step toward a career in public policy & leadership. 🌎👏

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🦆 Internship Highlight: Field Techniques in Action

@MSUWFA alum Avery Holt deployed radio tags on blue-winged teal and used thermal drones to track nests and broods in Manitoba with @DeltaWaterfowl.

#MSUCFR #MSState #MSUCFR #WildlifeResearch

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🦆 From classroom to continent-wide conservation!

@MSUWFA alum Avery Holt interned with @DeltaWaterfowl in Manitoba, studying duck nesting success and gaining hands-on research experience.

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🏆The @msstate Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society wins 1st overall for the 4th straight year at the Southeastern Conclave! Competing against 19 programs, @MSUWFA students showcased excellence in field, academic, and team events.

#MSUWFA #MSUCFR #MSState #TWS #StudentSuccess

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🦃@msstate expands wild turkey research with a new #NWTF Distinguished Endowed Professorship in
@msucfr’s @msuwfa. The $500K endowment supports conservation research and strengthens partnerships with @NWTF_official and #MDWFP.

https://t.co/rWqmOxsaQU

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