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The Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) congratulates the recipients of the recent seed and instrumentation grants awarded by the Mississippi Research Alliance (MRA). These competitive awards support innovative research and enhance research capacity across Mississippi’s colleges and universities. The Mississippi Research Alliance funds initiatives that strengthen the state’s research infrastructure, foster collaboration, and encourage […]

The Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) held its first official meeting during the MEIC 25 Conference at the University of Mississippi in July 2025, where representatives from the state’s Emerging Research Institutions elected the council’s inaugural officers. Dr. Brandon Magers, Professor and Chair of Chemistry & Physics at Belhaven University, was elected as Chair, and

On May 16, 2025, the Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) officially ratified its bylaws, marking the formal establishment of the council. MERIC represents eleven Emerging Research Institutions across Mississippi, including: Alcorn State University Belhaven University Blue Mountain Christian University Delta State University Millsaps College Mississippi College Mississippi University for Women Mississippi Valley State University