Mississippi State University
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RUF has been on the campus at Mississippi State for over 40 years. Whether you're taking your fifth-year victory lap or you're a new student, we welcome you to RUF. Reformed University Fellowship is a college ministry with a heart for students and the Gospel. Convinced or unconvinced, RUF is a safe place to explore the claims of the Bible while building relationships with and serving people.
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Meet Our Team
Austin McCann
Austin was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He began attending RUF as a freshman at Mississippi State University. Through the ministry of God's Word and meaningful friendships, the Lord used RUF to show Austin his deep need for grace in the Gospel and an ever-growing love for Christ and His Church. He also met his wonderful wife, Alex, through RUF. After graduating from MSU (2012-2016), Austin worked for two years as an RUF intern at Auburn University. In 2018, the McCanns moved to Charlotte, NC where Austin attended Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2022, the McCanns moved to Aggieland where Austin served as the RUF Campus Minister at Texas A&M University (2022-2024). They have two kids, Henry (3) and Betsy (1), and are expecting another child in December. Austin enjoys all things outdoors, talking MSU sports, reading a good book, and hole in the wall restaurants.
Lily Gerrell
Lily grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, a passionate Bulldog fan dreaming of attending the University of Georgia. That dream came true and she spent those four years in Athens involved in RUF and growing in her understanding of the Lord. She spent her summers working at Ridge Haven Camp, which is where she first felt the desire to go into ministry after college. Lily graduated in 2022 with a degree in Hospitality and Food Industry Management. It is very fitting that she was placed at MSU where she can keep saying her favorite phrase, "Go Dawgs!" Lily loves charcuterie boards, country music, and college football. She swears crocs are the best shoes and will cry during 90% of the movies she watches. If you need someone for an afternoon walk, a tik tok, or game night, she's your gal. Lily is excited to serve as an intern at Mississippi State walking with students towards Jesus!
Jacob Hatfield
Jacob was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee to pursue a degree in Aerospace. During the pandemic, he decided he was done waiting and got married to his high school sweetheart, Claire, after their sophomore year at Middle Tennessee State University. There, he got involved with RUF and deepened his understanding of the Gospel, God’s grace, and his provision. After growing and learning so much in his time with RUF, he decided to pursue the internship and work to give that experience to other college students. Jacob loves playing spikeball (or anything where he can be competitive), writing music, and spending time with da boyz. He is very excited to serve students and see what the Lord has planned!
Claire Hatfield
Claire Hatfield was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Because of her love for singing and children, she decided to pursue a degree in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University. She married her high school sweetheart after her sophomore year at MTSU and can not wait to work alongside him in the internship. Claire loves musical theatre (especially Les Mis), line dancing, growing houseplants, and singing anything from opera to bluegrass. The Lord has used RUF to grow her in her love for others and for her Savior and she is so pumped to share that same joy with the students!