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The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) inspired students, faculty, and staff to create an “edible book” that showcases a book…
Thursday, April 11, 2024, started as a typical school day for the elementary students at Hayes Cooper Center (HCC) in Merigold, Mississippi, until it took an unfortunate turn. According to Cleveland School District Superintendent Dr. Lisa Bramuchi, at 7:25 a.m. that morning, a fire started in one classroom and affected another, injuring two teachers.
Kaitochukwu and Otitodilichukwu Chukwuka, twin brothers and undergraduate polymer science students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have been awarded fellowships to the prestigious MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP).
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today that seven Mississippi students have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists. The program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Education has been ranked No. 99 among the 2024 Best Education Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Mississippi State claimed numerous honors at the recent Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, with the University Television Center taking a record 11 first place awards and its fourth consecutive Achievement Award.
The immensely popular FestivalSouth® brings more than 50 live art, music, theatre, and dance events to the Hattiesburg area May 28 through June 22, 2024. Featuring many University of Southern Mississippi (USM) faculty, alumni, students, and staff, the festival has become a mainstay, offering opportunities to performers and audiences alike.
The International Academy of Astronautics has named University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon to its permanent committee on space solar power.
A cloudy sky didn’t stop more than 100 faculty, staff, and students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park campus from enjoying the highly anticipated solar eclipse on Monday. Groups gathered at the Lofty Lot and Health Center front lawn prepared to catch a glimpse of the rare occurrence in between clouds.
The University of Mississippi will put a spotlight on the Magnolia State during the 2024 Mississippi Day on April 13.
Mississippi is known for southern hospitality, agriculture, and a rich history in music and sports. Mississippi is also making a mark as a national leader in the field of high performance computing.
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) new Physician Assistant Program, announced last summer, is progressing expeditiously with plans to matriculate the initial cohort in fall 2025. The program is being offered at USM’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, Miss.
Two outstanding students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College – Breland Graves and Emily Montgomery – have been selected as 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars. Graves earned the prestigious Gold Scholar designation, while Montgomery received the Silver Scholar recognition. Both students are from the Jackson County Campus.
Two students in The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s Art and Design program have been named to the highly anticipated 2024 Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) “Students to Watch” list.
USM Graphic Design seniors, Autumn Graves, of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Grace May of Puckett, Miss., were selected to be among this year’s cohort of aspiring designers due to their talent and potential to make significant contributions to the field.
A bill designating the month of March as Mississippi Musicians Month became law on March 20, 2024, after swift passage through the Mississippi Legislature. Spearheaded by Dr. Jay Dean and the Hattiesburg Concert Association, the bill was championed by State Rep. Missy McGee of Hattiesburg, Miss.
There is something new on the horizon in education for George County.
New Horizons Academy is a new school with the motto “Soaring to New Heights with God and Education.” The school is nearing the completion of its second year of operation, and its leader foresees a bright future.