Established in 1995 in MS; supporting organization of Alcorn State University, Belhaven College, Blue Mountain College, Delta State University, Jackson State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, Tougaloo College, The University of Mississippi, The University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey College, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Assn., Mississippi Opera Association, and Mississippi State University