MAIN & ITS Host Meeting on AI & Government Innovation
MAIN ITS 2025 AI Meeting recap highlights the first Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) quarterly meeting of 2025 and its focus on AI policy, government innovation, and practical implementation in Mississippi. The joint meeting with the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) brought together representatives from state government agencies for discussion and collaboration. Key […]
MAIN Announces Partnership with Delta State University
Delta State University Partners with MAIN to Expand AI Access in the Delta Delta State University (DSU) has officially joined the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) as a partner, further solidifying its commitment to AI education and workforce development. While DSU has long been an active supporter of MAIN’s mission, this new partnership marks a […]
MAIN Announces Partnership with Jackson State University
Jackson State University MAIN partnership expands AI education, innovation, and workforce development through the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). Jackson State University (JSU), a historic HBCU, has partnered with MAIN, the nation’s first and only statewide AI initiative, to expand AI education and workforce development across Mississippi. Key Takeaways Jackson State University has partnered with […]
Mississippi Launches AI Innovation Hub to Drive Statewide Advancement in Artificial Intelligence
Mississippi AI Innovation Hub is a statewide artificial intelligence initiative from the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS). The effort includes Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). MAIN is sharing this ITS announcement because the hub connects directly to Mississippi’s coordinated work in AI education, innovation, workforce development, and […]
Dr. Kollin Napier named 2024 Mississippian of the Year by Jackson Chapter of AITP
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces that Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has been selected as the 2024 Mississippian of the Year by The Jackson Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Napier’s significant contributions to advancing information technology in Mississippi, […]
Dr. Kollin Napier – Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network
Dr. Kollin Napier Mississippi AI video discussion highlights how Mississippi is approaching artificial intelligence through statewide coordination, education, and innovation. Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), joined the conversation by video to share his thoughts on how Mississippi is putting its best foot forward in AI. Key Takeaways Dr. Kollin […]
MGCCC receives grant for AI program
MGCCC AI program grant coverage from WXXV News 25 highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s work in artificial intelligence and features Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), discussing the program. This post summarizes the WXXV source coverage and preserves the original source link for readers who want to view the […]
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
Last month, Gov. Tate Reeves awarded the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) a $7.1 million RESTORE Act grant for the nation’s first statewide AI initiative – Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The funding was part of $28.4 million distributed statewide in RESTORE Act grants to be used for site development, workforce development, and infrastructure […]
The Magnolia State leads in protecting America’s cybersecurity with AI
Mississippi AI cybersecurity leadership is the focus of this Magnolia Tribune commentary by State Sen. Scott DeLano. MAIN is sharing the source because it connects Mississippi’s AI education and workforce efforts with cybersecurity, public-private collaboration, and statewide talent development. Source attribution: This post summarizes and links to the Magnolia Tribune article, The Magnolia State leads […]
DSU hosts annual Kent Wyatt Distinguished Lecture featuring AI expert Dr. Kollin Napier
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes and links to Delta State University’s article, DSU hosts annual Kent Wyatt Distinguished Lecture featuring AI expert Dr. Kollin Napier, published November 20, 2024 by Nathan Duff. The Kollin Napier AI lecture at Delta State University connected artificial intelligence education with Mississippi workforce readiness. Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of […]