MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. – Mississippi State University congratulates more than 160 spring graduates recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0 GPA during their college careers.
Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery was among them. Dockery studied aerospace engineering, earning a bachelor of science from MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering.
Stephen D. Lee Scholars received special recognition during commencement ceremonies.
Dockery was also among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026 Spirit of State Award.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a student body of more than 23,000 students. Holding the R1 “Very High Research Activity” designation from the Carnegie Foundation, MSU is committed to its comprehensive research university mission, addressing complex local and global challenges with innovative ideas and solutions. MSU also provides access and opportunity to students from all 50 states and 95 countries.
