Mississippi Valley State has a brand new athletic director, one with vital HBCU expertise.
Alecia Shields Gadson, who beforehand served as Delaware State’s athletic director, was named to that very same publish in Itta Bena on Monday. Following her departure from DSU this previous December, she served as deputy athletic director at Alcorn State.
“I need to first thank President Dr. Jerryl Briggs, together with the search committee, for entrusting me with this chance to information Mississippi Valley State College on the trail to success as we start the journey of blazing our personal path,” Shields Gadson mentioned in an announcement launched by the college.
🚨 BREAKING: MVSU names Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson as its new Director of Athletics!
With 25+ years in faculty athletics management, she’s able to elevate #ValleyState to new heights. 🐍💚
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— Mississippi Valley State College (@MVSUDEVILS) July 14, 2025
“My imaginative and prescient for MVSU Athletics is one in all development, excellence, and unwavering dedication to our most prized possessions—our student-athletes. The objectives are targeted on aggressive success, sustainability, and increasing our footprint, whereas making a supportive and enriching atmosphere the place student-athletes can thrive academically, athletically, and personally.”
“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson to Mississippi Valley State College,” Briggs mentioned. “Her in depth expertise, transformational management, and confirmed monitor document in athletics administration will likely be instrumental as we proceed to raise MVSU Athletics and improve the student-athlete expertise. We stay up for the longer term beneath her path.”
