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This Senate resolution formally commends Mississippi Christian University, formerly known as Mississippi College, on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, the institution has a long history of milestones, including being the first coeducational college in the United States to award degrees to women in 1831 and later developing graduate, law, nursing, and physician assistant programs. The resolution recognizes the university's academic, athletic, and faith-based contributions to Mississippi and the nation, noting its role as a major employer in Clinton, Mississippi, and the achievements of its alumni, including four state governors. This is a symbolic, non-binding measure that carries no funding or legal requirements; it simply expresses congressional appreciation and directs that an official copy be sent to the university's president and interim provost. The resolution does not affect any laws, funding, or timelines beyond this commemorative gesture.

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