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Members of MVSU's ROTC program along with MVSU President Dr. Jerryl Briggs and Major General Ronald Kirklin (center, right to left)


BY MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY


Mississippi Valley State University has named the its Military


ITTA BENA, Miss.— hall


that Science supporter Major


“Kirklin Hall” in honor of alumnus and


Ronald Kirklin (’87) during a special dedication


joined houses


Department General


ceremony


Saturday, Sept. 22. The MVSU community


close friends and family


of Kirklin for the event, which was highlighted by the unveiling of the hall’s exterior


signage


and a mockup of the plaque that features a photo of Kirklin and his biography.


Located in MVSU’s O.P.


Lowe Teacher Education Building, Kirklin Hall is where Kirklin began his extensive military career as a cadet more than 30 years KIRKLIN HALL PAGE 11


Volume 2 Number 3


September/October 2018


MVSU unveils 'Kirklin Hall' During Dedication Ceremony Honoring Alum


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