Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas Learning Management System, a vendor to Mississippi State University and many other large universities and educational institutions, issued its first public statement regarding the Canvas security incident that has affected over 9,000 schools and 275 million records. The company has provided an FAQ page that helps explain what happened and how it affects MSU, our individual students, and faculty. To be clear, MSU’s website and data were not hacked or compromised. Instructure (Canvas), as they explain, experienced a security incident that affected MSU, as it has thousands of other users of the third-party vendor's software. We share Instructure’s information with our students, faculty, and staff through the link provided: instructure.com/incident_upd…

Today [May 7, 2026] at approximately 3 p.m., Instructure, the vendor that provides Canvas, was breached. As a result, Mississippi State University is currently experiencing an outage to the Canvas Learning Management System related to an ongoing nationwide security incident. It is important to note that no MSU internal systems have been compromised by this event, and MSU passwords are not involved. MSU will never direct users to unverified third-party sites for Canvas-related communications or remediation activities. Out of abundance of caution, users should avoid interacting with or clicking on any links, messages, or content that may be posted by threat actors or appear suspicious. Mississippi State understands the importance of Canvas to teaching and learning activities and recognizes the challenges this outage is causing. We will share updates as additional information becomes available. msstate.edu/newsroom/article…

After a year of renovations, this beloved campus landmark begins its next chapter as Perry Food Hall! “Perry is one of our most iconic buildings—it’s what many people think of when they picture Mississippi State University. This renovation preserves that history and builds on it to create a truly special space and unique experience,” MSU President Mark E. Keenum said.

In the face of the ongoing Omicron variant outbreak, MSU will continue to require that masks be worn inside all university buildings. Visit the link below for more information. #CowbellWell bit.ly/3444XTz

Our campus might not look like this at the moment but today's winter chill feels identical! Bundle up and stay warm on this frosty #MaroonFriday, Bulldogs. Have a safe and cozy weekend! ❄️

MSU’s innovative research continues to thrive and move Mississippi forward, with the National Science Foundation ranking MSU No. 88 nationally for the university’s record $280 million in R&D expenditures in FY 2020. msstate.edu/newsroom/article…