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Learn More about STC, MSU recognized nationally by APLU for commitment to improving Mississippi

STC, MSU recognized nationally by APLU for commitment to improving Mississippi

Sep 08, 2020
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Learn More about Director Leah Kemp writes The Conversation article: 'How small towns are responding to the global pandemic'

Director Leah Kemp writes The Conversation article: 'How small towns are responding to the global pandemic'

Kemp states that small towns have the advantage of being more nimble and responsive to a crisis.

Jul 01, 2020
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Learn More about Small Town Center director presents to Starkville Aldermen

Small Town Center director presents to Starkville Aldermen

Leah Kemp explained the concept of using tactical urbanism to create the outdoor dining area downtown.

Jun 19, 2020
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Learn More about MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center gains architect

MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center gains architect

While a student in the MSU School of Architecture, Fran Pharis worked at the Small Town Center and even volunteered with them after graduating.

May 06, 2020
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Learn More about Small Town Center provides COVID-19 resources

Small Town Center provides COVID-19 resources

Apr 24, 2020
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Learn More about MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center honored for public outreach by APA, Mississippi Chapter

MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center honored for public outreach by APA, Mississippi Chapter

The research center was honored with the Best Public Outreach Award for its recreation master plan for the city of Byram.

Dec 16, 2019
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Learn More about MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center celebration, exhibit highlight 40 years of meaningful service

MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center celebration, exhibit highlight 40 years of meaningful service

The celebration included an opening reception for the School of Architecture’s Charlotte and Richard McNeel Architecture Gallery.

Nov 30, 2019
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Learn More about MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center gains community planner

MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center gains community planner

Anne Welch officially began her new role as the center’s community planner at the start of the fall semester.

Nov 01, 2019
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Learn More about MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center receives national award for comprehensive plan

MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center receives national award for comprehensive plan

The American Planning Association’s 2019 Vernon Deines Award recognizes the CSTC’s Ripley Master Plan.

May 19, 2019
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Learn More about Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center writes guidelines for downtown renovation

Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center writes guidelines for downtown renovation

Leah Kemp, director of the center, said the template is going to focus on exterior characteristics of the buildings. 

Aug 06, 2018
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Learn More about Small Town Center Director shows multi-modal interpretive trail to Martin Luther King III

Small Town Center Director shows multi-modal interpretive trail to Martin Luther King III

The trail highlights the Marks Mule Train Civil Rights campaign, a vision of his father in the 1960s.

May 31, 2018
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Learn More about CREATE Common Ground course implements coursework in Ripley

CREATE Common Ground course implements coursework in Ripley

This service learning course is the result of a partnership between the Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center at Mississippi State University and the…

May 23, 2018
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Learn More about MSU Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center’s Gregory to lead statewide planning association

MSU Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center’s Gregory to lead statewide planning association

A Mississippi State alumnus and community planner for the university’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center is beginning a new leadership role with the…

Jan 29, 2018
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Learn More about MSU Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center’s Ripley community project provides students with ‘real-world’ experience

MSU Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center’s Ripley community project provides students with ‘real-world’ experience

Mississippi State University Mississippi State’s Carl Small Town Center has collaborated with students in the university’s College of Architecture,…

Dec 13, 2017
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Learn More about Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center at MSU receives public outreach, design honors for ‘Marking the Mule’ project

Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center at MSU receives public outreach, design honors for ‘Marking the Mule’ project

On the university’s behalf, STC Director Leah F. Kemp recently accepted a 2017 Public Outreach Award from the Mississippi Chapter of the American…

Nov 20, 2017