2024's Pride of Mississippi headed to Southern Miss' Hattiesburg campus
Southern Miss's Hattiesburg campus is hosting a chance to meet an impressive band. The 2024 Pride of Mississippi will be at the Southern Station in…
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Southern Miss elevating Mississippi's growth in biotech
Southern Miss is entering a collaboration this week to elevate the Magnolia State's biomaterial research, education, and workforce development. It comes after Southern Miss researchers identified a need to focus on treatment of diseases and injuries associated with the immune…
Southern Miss McNair Scholars Program Announces 2024 Participants
Twelve University of Southern Mississippi (USM) undergraduates have been chosen for the prestigious McNair Scholars Program at Southern Miss. Officially known as The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, the McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded across…
Southern Miss Research Experience Provides Training to High School Teachers
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories…
Southern Miss selected as Top Transfer Student facility
Southern Miss earned a big honor. The university was named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. The school is just one of only 228 institutions receiving…
USM Center for STEM Education Funds Teaching Kits for K-12 Schools
By: Ivonne Kawas “STEMontheGo,” an initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for STEM Education is providing funding for the creation of kits, or mobile outreach demonstration models, designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences to make research more accessible…
USM Students Earn Doctor of Audiology White Coats
By: Van Arnold The School of Speech and Hearing Sciences' Doctor of Audiology program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) presented white coats to five nine students during its annual ceremony held earlier this month in the Thad Cochran…
USM School of Media and Communication Home to New Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
A transformational development in how the School of Media and Communication at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) trains journalists to bring coverage to under-reported communities in the state and battle disinformation across multiple media platforms will launch in fall…
Gulf Park Campus Health Center Invites Campus Community to Monthly 1-Mile Walk and Talk Gathering
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center (GPHC) invites members of campus community to lace up their walking shoes and join in the monthly “Strutt Your Stuff Walk and Talk,” a 1-mile walk around the school’s beautiful…
USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships
Three University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students and a recent graduate have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships that will provide substantial funding for their continued scientific pursuits. The awardees include: Damien Cooper, a senior from Batesville,…
USM Veterans Center Hosts Unique Nutrition & Benefits Seminar
In keeping with its mission to be an ultimate resource guide for veterans, the Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hosted a special “Nutrition & Benefits” Seminar on Tuesday, April 16.…
Southern Miss polymer science student recognized with prestigious scholarship
One University of Southern Mississippi polymer science student has been recognized with a prestigious scholarship! Charles Dalton has been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship for 2024, bringing Southern Miss' total recipients to a state-leading total of 28. Dalton is a native…
Ruhnke Named Chief Communication Officer at The University of Southern Mississippi
Nicole Ruhnke, a communications professional with more than 15 years of experience serving organizations throughout the Pine Belt, has been named Director of University Communications/Chief Communication Officer (CCO) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Ruhnke, a Pine Belt native…
Southern Miss hosting a Blue Tech Field Day
Southern Miss' Marine Education Center is hosting a Blue Tech Field Day! The event runs from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on February 24.…
Six startup companies selected for Gulf Blue Navigator Program
The University of Southern Mississippi has selected Cohort one of Blue Technology companies for the unique Gulf Blue Navigator Program. Cohort is a field of subjects that share a…
University of Southern Mississippi partners with Itawamba Community College
The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Construction and Design has partnered with Itawamba Community College for a 2+2 Program, enabling students to earn…
USM Symphony Musical Voyage Gets Underway
The first concert of The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for the spring semester features musical stops in Madrid and Rome. The season-long voyage commences Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. Dr.…
USM Accelerated BSN Pathway First Cohort Earns 100 Percent Pass Rate
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) College of Nursing and Health Profession’s Accelerated BSN (ABSN) inaugural cohort achieved 100 percent pass rate on the first attempt of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam. Makayala Beach, Kelcey Couevas, Robin Holman,…
Coach Jay Ladner's family releases statement thanking fans
The family of Southern Miss Men's Basketball Coach Jay Ladner has released a statement after he suffered a heart-related medical emergency earlier this week. The family…
Southern Miss establishing center for National Guard's documents
The University of Southern Mississippi's President Doctor Joe Paul signed an agreement with the National Guard Bureau to establish the Center…
USM Year in Review: Historic Milestones Mark Memorable 2023
From the inauguration of a new president to milestones in research, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) celebrated a momentous 2023. The highlights are too numerous to list in their entirety. Below is a rundown of news stories from this…
USM Gulf Park Names Stephanie McCoy-McLendon as New Executive Education Services Director
The University of Southern Mississippi has named Stephanie McLendon director of the new Executive Education Services on the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. A native of Mississippi, McLendon has extensive background in diverse training environments: global manufacturing, government, academia,…
USM Nurse Anesthesia Program Earns Prestigious Accreditation
For more than a decade, The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Nurse Anesthesia Program has established a reputation for excellence in training and leadership. And now the esteemed program has reached a coveted milestone with a maximum 10-year accreditation by…
University of Southern Mississippi football program hires new defensive coordinator
On Tuesday, Southern Miss football coach Will Hall announced Clay Bignell as the new defensive coordinator of the Golden Eagles. Bignell spent his last two seasons as an assistant coach, including…