Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University's first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82.
Upon learning of Dr. Holmes's passing, MSU President Mark E. Keenum said: "My wife and my four . . .
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Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University's first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82.
Upon learning of Dr. Holmes's passing, MSU President Mark E. Keenum said: "My wife and my four . . .