Traditions are what keep families united and connected throughout the generations. Beloved traditions are vital to maintaining a strong, happy family by keeping the memories of those no longer with us alive and celebrating the new ones who join the family.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is partnering with Louisiana State University (LSU) and Tulane University through the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta), a $22 million, five-year project that includes 38 investigators who will seek strategies to promote sustainability of the marine ecosystem for the northern Gulf Coast.