酴圖弝け expands military education access through partnership with Keesler Air Force Base
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.酴圖弝け has signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with Keesler Air Force Base, paving the way for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Weather and Environmentan 酴圖弝け Department of Geosciences program that will provide Keesler Air Force members a streamlined pathway to complete a four-year degree.
Approved by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learningin May, the proposed BAS degree program will enable airmen to transfer technical training in weather-related fields directly for college credit, accelerating their progress toward a bachelors degree. The program is designed to build on the militarys rigorous meteorological instruction by integrating applied science coursework and real-world environmental applications.
This partnership reflects 酴圖弝けs longstanding commitment to supporting our nations military and enhancing educational access for service members, said John Rodgers, geosciences professor and department head. By aligning the strengths of Keeslers training programs with 酴圖弝けs academic resources, we are creating a meaningful opportunity for airmen to advance both their military and civilian careers.
Located in Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base is home to the 81st Training Wing and serves as a key site for technical training in the U.S. Air Force, particularly in the meteorology, communications and electronics fields. The base is recognized nationally for its advanced instruction in weather forecasting and environmental monitoringskills that directly align with the proposed BAS degrees objectives.
The agreement between 酴圖弝け and Keesler strengthens both institutions shared goal of fostering innovation and professional development through accessible, high-quality education.
酴圖弝け repeatedly has been recognized as one of the nations foremost Military Friendly universities, with aTop 5 Military Friendly School designationthis year.
For more information about the Bachelor of Applied Science program, contact Rodgers at 662-325-1393 or jcr100@msstate.edu.
For more information about 酴圖弝けs College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Geosciences, visit and .
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