Mar Kyles is the Academic Coordinator for the Sociology Department at Mississippi State University.

A native of Tupelo, MS, Mar graduated from Tupelo High School and earned an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Northeast Mississippi Community College. Before coming to MSU, she began her journey as a student worker in Information Technology Services. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on communication and marketing, and completed her Master’s in Public Policy and Administration in Fall 2023. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership.

Before joining the Sociology Department, Mar worked in Information Technology Services and later served for several years as a Senior Academic Records Evaluator on the Degree Audit team in the Office of the Registrar.

Outside of work, Mar enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her guiding motto is to "pay it forward" by helping students succeed both academically and in all aspects of their college experience and beyond.