119th Congress
S.Res. 825

Commends Mississippi Christian University on 200 years

The Senate praises Mississippi Christian University, Mississippi's oldest college, as it marks its 200th anniversary and its 2026 name change.

  • The school opened in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, making it Mississippi's oldest college
  • It says it was the first U.S. college to give degrees to women, in 1831
  • It was renamed Mississippi Christian University on June 1, 2026
  • Its teams play 17 sports, and its alumni include 4 Mississippi governors

Adopted by the Senate

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