Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Resolution Will Help More Americans Learn About Accessing Care Through Telehealth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) designating September 15-21 as “Telehealth Awareness Week.”
S.Res.417 recognizes that telehealth has helped millions of Americans across the country access quality health care and has become a critical...
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Safeguard Students’ Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing legislation to ensure public colleges and universities cannot withhold recognition, access to facilities, or other benefits from religious student organizations.
The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (S...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month” to raise greater public awareness of the problem and support for efforts to reduce such tragedies.
The resolution, among other things, highlights several programs like the Newborn Supply Kit that are being deployed to reduce the rates of infant mortality...
Delta State Celebrates Graduates of Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway Program
AgAir Update
Delta State Celebrates Graduates of Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway Program
By AgAir Update Staff
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University celebrated the graduation of 10 students from its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway program during a Certification...
Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day
National Parks Traveler
Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day
By NPT Staff
Congress has designated Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Parks Day. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the bipartisan resolution to encourage children and families across the country to spend more...
Cancer-detecting breakthrough earns MSU’s Scott national ‘American Innovator’ recognition
Mississippi State University News
Cancer-detecting breakthrough earns MSU’s Scott national ‘American Innovator’ recognition
Colleen Scott (OPA photo)
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026...