Starkville, MS – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Feb. 15, 2025 – Alexandra South, of Jonesboro, was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar during Mississippi State University’s fall 2024 commencement exercises.

South is one of 26 students who attained this honor among approximately 1,500 December graduates. Stephen D. Lee Scholars have achieved a cumulative 4.0 grade point average during their college careers.

South, who studied Psychology, earned a Bachelor of Science from MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.

About Mississippi State University:

Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a diverse student body of more than 23,000 students. Among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities, MSU provides access and opportunity to students from all 50 states and 94 countries. MSU is committed to its comprehensive research university mission, addressing complex local and global issues with innovative ideas and solutions