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…
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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…
USM’s Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program Recognizes 6 Graduates
Six students received their certificates on November 17 after successfully completing the University of Southern Mississippi Uncrewed Maritime Systems Tier 1 Certification Program. The five-week program provides students with a better understanding of the blue economy and UMS. Carl Szczechowski, instructor…
Southern Miss announces hire of new offensive coordinator
Southern Miss football coach Will Hall announced today the hiring of Chip Long as the school's offensive coordinator. A veteran of 18 Veteran I seasons, Long has worked as an offensive coordinator at Memphis, Notre Dame, Tulane, and Georgia Tech.…
USM students provide help to locals
Southern Miss social work students partnered with the Gulfport Library and local organizations to help those in need. They hosted a resource fair called ‘Finding the Hope in the Library…
Community Day at Gulf Coast Research Lab in Ocean Springs
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs is celebrating 75 years of exploration with a community day. The University of Southern Mississippi invites locals out…
USM Symphony Opens 104th Season with Exciting Latin Music
The University of Southern Mississippi presents the opening night of the 104th season of its renowned Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Opening Night features…
University of Southern Mississippi celebrates 113 years
The University of Southern Mississippi is marking the 113th anniversary of its founding. The university was charted on March 30th, 1910 by legislative act. Originally being named Mississippi Normal…
University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president
The search for a new president at Southern Miss is finally over. The Board of Trustees of IHL voted to name Dr. Joe Paul as president.…
Gulf Blue celebrates one year anniversary on the Gulf Coast
Gulf Blue celebrates its one-year anniversary. One year ago, the University of Southern Mississippi launched the Gulf Blue Initiative inside the historic Gulf and…
UPDATE: Meridian officer died doing what he loved, serving the community
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that the suspect in the shooting of a police officer in Meridian has been arrested. News outlets are reporting that Dante Marquez Bender was taken into custody in Ackerman, which is about 2…
University of Southern Mississippi opens new veterans center
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The University of Southern Mississippi is opening a new building with the aim of supporting military veterans. The new facility is about supporting those who served the nation, said Jeff Hammond, the director of the university’s…
Southern Miss to leave C-USA in June 2022
The University of Southern Mississippi is terminating its membership in Conference USA effective June 30, 2022, the university said in a statement issued today. USM said it will not participate in…
USM improves RN to BSN degree to help students graduate at reduced cost, earn leadership certificate
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Professional Nursing Practice has made substantial changes in the Nursing RN-BSN program to boost students’ marketability and expand their opportunities for leadership in nursing, all while decreasing the hours needed to graduate. These…
USM offers chance at tuition break, other incentives for students who are vaccinated
The University of Southern Mississippi is offering incentives to students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. USM made the announcement Wednesday as a way to encourage students to get vaccinated before the upcoming fall semester. Through the program, fully vaccinated…
Coast students earl scholarships through NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi announced the awarding of 24 Space Grant scholarships and six winners for the Innovative Design in Computing Competition awarded through the state-wide NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium program, which…
Shark research done on the Mississippi Sound
It is Shark Week and what better way to honor the week devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks than by checking in on research done locally.…
USM Names Henson as New Director of Lott Center
Brian Henson brings a wealth of experience and a vision for success to his new position as Director of the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at The University of Southern Mississippi. A native of…
USM issues statement on search for missing student off of Dauphin Island
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has issued a statement on the ongoing search for a student missing since Sunday after a trip to Dauphin Island. The statement says, “The University of Southern Mississippi has learned of the ongoing search…
USM Arbor Day tree giveaway
Today, in honor of Arbor Day, the University of Southern Mississippi hosted their inaugural sapling drive-thru giveaway. Saplings available were live oak, cherry bark oak, willow oak, and river birch. Guests were to drive up to Gulf…