Khalil Markham is a junior studying computer engineering. Despite being from Biloxi, Markham is from a military family and has lived all over the U.S..
Having lived across the county, Markham is well aware of the great educational opportunities available throughout the U.S., but Markham said he knew Mississippi State University was the place for him from the very beginning. 
“I knew that Mississippi State had something that was going to push me,” Markham said. “I didn’t know if I would fit in at first, but I knew MSU would help me activate my talents and help me become a well-rounded individual.”
Since arriving at MSU, Markham has been active on campus, and is currently a member of the Shackhouls Honors College, the International Advisory Board and the Montgomery Leadership Program. In the future, he hopes to join Engineers without Borders in order to kick-start his dream of making the workplace a better place.
Markham said he plans to combine his degree in computer engineering with environmental studies to help combat environmental degradation, find routes to help improve bio diversity in plant life and animal life, as well as working towards ending poverty. 
In all things, Markham is ambitious and looks toward the positives in his life and others’. He said he hopes to spread his positivity and compassion with both the student body and the world.
“Enjoy every moment, and make a difference in yourself and your community,” Markham said, with a smile.