The Class Ring Tradition is a great way to show the world you are a proud alumni of Mississippi State University! The ring's unique design makes it an easily recognized symbol that links all generations of Bulldog graduates. MSU has had the same ring design since 1935, when H.F. “Slim” Allen and L.G. Balfour created the official ring of the university. During the campus ring ceremony in the historic Chapel of Memories, MSU President Mark E. Keenum will present students and alumni with their MSU rings.