STARKVILLE — Mississippi State and East Central Community College in Decatur are partnering to create a seamless transfer pathway for culinary arts students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in culinology at the university.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and ECCC President Brent Gregory signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this week, giving transfer students the opportunity to earn this degree in a field with 100% job placement.

“Our university is widely recognized for the innovative degree programs we provide and the collaborative culture we have. This agreement is the perfect example of how we’re working with our partners to give students access to a high-quality academic experience with our world-class faculty and earn a degree that leads to successful and rewarding career opportuni

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