MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohortMississippi State graduated its second cohort in the university’s Master of Science in Nursing program today [Aug. 6]. Students are pictured with MSU School of Nursing faculty leaders at the historic MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian. (WCBI) – According to an MSU press release, Healthcare in the Magnolia State gains 35 advanced professionals today [Aug. 6] with the graduation of Mississippi State’s second Master of Science in Nursing cohort. “Today is indeed a truly happy and special day as we celebrate the second class of nursing graduates in our university’s history. MSN faculty honored student Simran Batth of Clinton as the program’s 2026 Outstanding Student.