Secretary of State and USM host summit on human trafficking
Unknown to many, Mississippi is a hot spot for human trafficking because of the major highways that run through it such as I-10 and the various…
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Kickoff to STEMM Leadership Development Program at USM Gulf Park
Thirty students, all members of the Boys and Girls Club, gained hands on experience into the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Mississippi Gulf…
Southern Miss remembers former football coach Jim Carmody
Carmody holds a high place in the rich and proud football tradition at Southern Miss, whose legacy contains some of the finest and most dominating defensive football teams to ever play the game. He…
Southern Miss eyes first bowl bid since 2019 with win over ULM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. --It all comes down to this for Southern Miss, still just one win away from its first bowl game since the 2019 season. The Golden Eagles have been oh so close the…
NFL and Southern Miss star punter Ray Guy dies
The Southern Miss family mourns today following the passing of Golden Eagle great Ray Guy, who died Thursday morning following a lengthy illness. He was 72. Considered by many as the "greatest punter of all time," Guy took the final…
Southern Miss improves 'product' with 27-24 win over Tulane
Hattiesburg, MISS. -- When it comes to college football recruiting, in a lot of ways, Southern Miss sells itself - or it used to - with 18 straight winning seasons. But now second-year…
USM researchers complete five-year collaborative study on red snapper
Do you have any questions on red snapper? We know a group that has all the information you need. Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi recently…
USM alum Matt Wallner to be called up to Triple A
According to reports, Matt Wallner’s run of tormenting Double-A pitching has come to an end upon his promotion to the Triple A St. Paul Saints.…
Jeremy McClain signs 4-year contract extension as Southern Miss AD
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi announced today a new four-year contract for Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. “Jeremy has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics,” said University President…
Rebels punch ticket to "Olemaha" with Super Regional sweep over Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Ole Miss beat Southern Miss 5-0 Sunday in game two of a Super Regional to advance to the College World Series…
USM grabs 4-3 win over UAB in C-USA Tournament opener
The Southern Miss baseball team is getting a day off earlier than expected after winning its after-dark match-up against UAB on the first day of the…
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…
Gulfport alum Cade Crosby transferring from USM to MGCCC
A change of scenery for Gulfport alum Cade Crosby, who is transferring from Southern Miss to Mississippi Gulf Coast for the 2022 baseball season. Crosby played in…
Frank Gore, Jr. shines as Southern Miss quarterback
Southern Miss has used 10 different players at quarterback this season, creating a depth chart situation unlike anything most college football programs have ever seen. On Friday at Louisiana Tech, USM started…
Southern Miss officially joins Sun Belt Conference
Southern Miss to the Sun Belt is officially a done deal. The two sides announced USM’s addition to the league after a 26-year stay in Conference USA. "When you…
Former Gulfport QB T.Q. Newsome making impact for Southern Miss at linebacker
When T.Q. Newsome was the quarterback at Gulfport High School in 2017 and 2018, he accounted for 52 total touchdowns. Now, a converted linebacker…
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…
Southern Miss making good use of quarterback depth
Six weeks into the college football season, Southern Miss is already on quarterback number four. Yet the Golden Eagles almost won their first conference game of the year…
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…
USM class of 2021 hydrographic science graduate ceremony
University of Southern Mississippi graduates its Masters of Science degree in hydrographic science 2021 class. The one-year rigorous degree program graduated its first class in July 2000. The…
USM Launches 2022 Freshman Admissions Application with New Scholarship Offerings
The University of Southern Mississippi’s application for summer 2022 and fall 2022 undergraduate admission officially opens at 12:01 a.m. on August 1. For the class of 2022 and students that plan to attend USM next fall, this is the first opportunity…
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…
USM’s Frank Gore Jr. named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
This week in Hattiesburg, USM’s Frank Gore Jr. is a popular watch list selection, this time courtesy of the Doak Walker Award, going to the…
USM’s Frank Gore Jr. poised for breakout season
USM’s Frank Gore Jr. is poised for a breakout season in Hattiesburg. Coming off the best season for a Southern Miss running back since 2017, all eyes are…