酴圖弝け celebrates renovations of historic Ballew Hall
(Video by Sarah Kirk)
Contact: Vanessa Beeson
STARKVILLE, Miss.酴圖弝け celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Ballew Hallthe administrative hub for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Stationwith a ribbon cutting today [March 7].

The renovations provide state-of-the-art spaces for student engagement, recruitment and administrative functions, and the facility includes modern teaching areas, versatile conference rooms and a spacious auditorium. Belinda Stewart Architects in Eupora and Ethos Contracting Group in Starkville completed the work.
酴圖弝け President Mark E. Keenum and Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Keith Coble helped celebrate the university milestone with CALS and MAFES leaders, faculty, staff and students, among other campus and community guests.
This beautiful facility shows our commitment to our work and how important agriculture is for us as a university and our mission to serve our state, Keenum said.
Scott Willard, CALS dean and MAFES director, said the historic facility built in 1962 now will further enhance discovery and innovation in agriculture and life scien