Mississippi’s AI Investment with Governor Tate Reeves
Governor Tate Reeves, (R) Mississippi, sat down with Semafor’s David Weigel at the World Economy Summit in April. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoA4PxJ4RjU
Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi
AI, or artificial intelligence, has, is, and will change the way we work, live and play. Joining us from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is Dr. Kollin Napier, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, to tell us more about AI. Source: https://www.wxxv25.com/artificial-intelligence-in-mississippi/
SREB ChatAI Q&A with Dr. Kollin Napier
Q&A With Members of the SREB Commission on AI in Education Get to know commission members in our new series, ChatAI, featuring recurring human interest profiles. You can also find these profiles featured in our monthly newsletter, AI in Education Insights. Birthplace: Petal, Mississippi (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Professional Background: Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network […]
USM x MAIN | An Artificial Intelligence Initiative
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has partnered with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) to launch a pioneering statewide initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into the academic and professional landscape of Mississippi. This collaboration establishes USM as a central hub for AI education, featuring a dedicated MAIN AI Lab in the Cook Library […]
MGCCC’s Dr. Kollin Napier honored with national Rising Star Manager Award
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has received the Rising Star Manager Award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The prestigious honor was presented during the AACC Awards of Excellence Gala, held April 12-16 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Rising Star Manager Award recognizes emerging leaders in the community […]
MDCC Opens Mississippi’s First Apple AI Lab in Higher Education
MOORHEAD, MS (Apr. 8, 2025) – Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC), in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and Apple, is proud to announce the opening of the first artificial intelligence (AI) lab in higher education in the state. Housed in Horton 130 on the Moorhead Campus, the Apple AI Lab offers students […]
MS Artificial Intelligence Network Emerging as Leader
Transforming industries and setting a national precedent Mississippi has emerged as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development, driving economic growth and attracting high-tech industries. At the forefront of this transformation is the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)—the nation’s first and only statewide AI initiative. Under the leadership of Kollin Napier, Ph.D., MAIN is […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Selected for MSU’s Reveille 25 Class of 2025
Dr. Kollin Napier, a native of Petal, is a prominent figure in artificial intelligence (AI) education and workforce development. He earned a Bachelor of Science in 2016, a Master of Science in 2017, and a Doctor of Philosophy in 2023 from Mississippi State University, where he was involved in the Preparing Future Faculty Program. As […]
UM Joins International Collective to Advance AI in Education, Research
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is among several select institutions worldwide invited to join NextGenAI, a $50 million initiative designed to advance artificial intelligence research and education. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced the consortium today (March 4). “The NextGenAI partnership marks a significant step in the University of Mississippi’s efforts to build […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Receives Hugh I. Peck Award for AI in Education
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has been honored with the Hugh I. Peck Research Award from the Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS). This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to educational research and development, honoring efforts that enhance educational practices and […]