Browsing: Education

Read about Mississippi’s educators and student achievements in the state.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), a member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), will soon be operating a new medium-size remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Gulf of Mexico. To meet the growing demand to conduct fundamental research, discovery, and inform restoration efforts on the deep seafloor and water column, NOAA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced they will fund the design and build of two ROVs

On October 12, high school marching bands from across the state competed at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Bandmasters Association (MBA) Regional State Marching Evaluation. This year’s regional evaluations took place at five Mississippi high schools: Region I at Tupelo, Region II at Grenada, Region II at Neshoba Central, Region IV at Pearl, and Region V at Gulfport.  

Seniors in the Lee County School District had the fantastic opportunity to explore diverse career paths, from colleges and universities to local businesses, first responders, military recruiters, and many others today (Oct 16, 2024). This is the event’s third year, hosted at the Lee County Career and Technical Education Center (CTE), and it has proven to be a tremendous success. 

This weekend, students from Union County Schools are excited to present their Fall musical at Magnolia Theatre in New Albany. “High School Musical on Stage!” is based on the 2006 Disney Channel movie, and the storyline of this beloved musical follows Troy, Gabriella, and other students of the fictional East High Wildcats.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), along with researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Arizona State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have collaborated to develop a breakthrough in polymer materials that can visualize shockwaves during high-velocity impacts.

During his freshman year at Mississippi College, Anthony Thaxton was selected to design and produce a poster to promote the Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, an annual celebration of the achievements of Southern authors and scholars named in honor of the world-renowned short-story writer, novelist, and photographer.