The official emblem of Mahasarakham University is known as the Rojanakorn. It is composed of several components, together meaning a stamp of brilliant prosperity. The symbol comprises a Sema, the ancient border stone found around Buddhist temples, in the center of which is an outline of Phrathat Nadoon, the province's sacred Buddhist stupa. Underneath it is a traditional Isan Khid design, representing Isan cultural heritage and the local people's wisdom. Above the design are solar rays, denoting the spread of prosperity. Under the design appears the university's motto in Pali language, Public devotion is a virtue of the learned.
The historical development of Mahasarakham University, or MSU, may be traced back to March 27, 1968, when it was originally established as the College of Education, Mahasarakham, for the purpose of extending higher education to the nation’s Northeastern region. Situated in an outer area north of Maha Sarakham, a small town right at the center of the region, the college functioned to produce quality teachers to serve educational institutions of all levels. The college’s status was later elevated when it became a regional campus of Srinakharinwirot University in 1974. At that time there were four faculties: Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and Science. The university finally gained independent status and became Mahasarakham University, Thailand’s 22nd government university, on December 9, 1994, when the University Act was graciously authorized by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and published in the Royal Gazette.
