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The Belhaven University Gaming (BUG) club is bringing its campus to life in an entirely new way with Bellcraft, a fully explorable, student-built Minecraft replica of Belhaven University.

The Mississippi Film Society’s first film festival celebrated creativity from across the state, but the University of Mississippi was all over the credits.

A new study shows Mississippi State continues to generate a high return on investment for stakeholders with an estimated $3.9…

The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Leadership is excited to announce a call for speakers for TEDxSouthern Miss, set to take place in October, at the Fleming Education Center on the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. Applications to speak at the event are now open, with the selection committee beginning reviews on May 7.

Maxim van Norden, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hydrography adjunct professor was recently inducted into the Hydrographer Hall of Fame by the Board Trustees of the Hydrographic Society of America at the U.S. Hydro Conference in Wilmington, N.C. Van Norden’s 53 years of dedication have provided a pathway for students to explore hydrography and be a part of a growing field along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

University of Southern Mississippi freshman Molly Collins was recognized earlier this semester with the Congressional Award Program’s Silver Medal, an honor that acknowledges achievements in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.

As Mississippi grapples with a deepening workforce shortage, leaders in Jackson County are looking to high school classrooms for solutions.

FirstGen Forward is recognizing Mississippi State as one of only 18 U.S. institutions of higher education among its newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.

Leah Ann Peavey relishes being a role model for young women considering studies and careers in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline. A 1984 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) polymer science program, Peavey remains passionate about her field more than 40 years later. 

Both Mississippi State’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center and the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio are selections among 54 national finalists featured this year in Venice, Italy, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, a premier international architectural showcase.

Two-time College Football National Champion, Heisman trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick Tim Tebow will make an appearance in the Hump at Mississippi State on Monday [April 7]. Students, employees, alumni and the surrounding community are invited to hear from the five-time New York Times bestselling author and television football analyst at 7 p.m.

The University of Southern Mississippi will host the annual Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival and the Ezra Jack Keats…

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) celebrated the completion of the historic Friendship Oak Beautification Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21 at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The event marked a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of the university’s most cherished landmarks.

In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 children live in homes without a biological, step, or adoptive father, with nearly 18.5 million children experiencing fatherlessness. This statistic is associated with various adverse outcomes, including higher rates of poverty, behavioral problems, and involvement in the juvenile justice system, especially for young men. However, one administrator at Brandon Middle School provides a helping hand with the assistance of community volunteers to young men as they enter adolescence.

High-ability students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) now have another opportunity to pursue a legal career thanks to a new partnership with The University of Mississippi School of Law (UM Law) that provides an accelerated pathway to law school.

Mississippi State’s Joseph M. Thompson, an assistant professor in the Department of History, has been named a finalist for the 45th annual Los Angeles Times book prize in the history category.