Browsing: Education

As a father of three, Marcus Drymon has watched his fair share of Disney movies, but he never imagined his work as an associate Extension professor at Mississippi State University would land him a spot on a National Geographic feature documentary on Disney+.

The Golden Eagle Teacher Residency Program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a 2024 AmeriCorps State Grant worth over $319,000 to support educator preparation at the graduate level.

Moon trees are grown from seeds that have traveled to the moon or orbited it. Mississippi is home to at least three moon trees in Starkville and Cleveland. These trees foster educational opportunities for the communities and the U.S. Forest Service. 

Teachers and students are returning to school in The Magnolia State over the next few weeks. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a hectic time full of to-do lists, items to purchase, “Meet the Teacher,” and let’s not forget getting back on a school schedule.

Here are some helpful tips to help families prepare for going back to school and find joy in the journey while doing it.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has once again been named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2024 Transfer Honor Roll as one of only 228 institutions across the country earning the recognition.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a “Funding Your Future” workshop on July 16 at the Jackson County Campus.

One Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, among the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, has had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Better known by university veterinarians as Toast Malone, this turtle recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in its stomach. MSU Professor and CVM Internist Dr. John Thomason performed an endoscopy to successfully remove the fishhook, saving its life.

When Stephen Cunetto walked into Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State University for his first day on the job, he was just a college student. More than 35 years later, he is retiring as associate dean for MSU Libraries.

“STEMontheGo,” an initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for STEM Education is providing funding for the creation of kits, or mobile outreach demonstration models, designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences to make research more accessible and exciting.  

The fiftieth anniversary Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference will be held in person, with a remote option for international scholars prohibited from traveling to the U.S., from July 21 to July 25, 2024.

The Drum Corps International (DCI) Tour will return to Hattiesburg, Miss. on Wednesday, July 24 for the 2024 edition of DCI Southern Mississippi. Top corps from around the country will compete at The University of Southern Mississippi’s M. M. Roberts Stadium during this always-exciting event starting at 7:30 p.m.  

An alliance between Mississippi State and William Carey universities is bringing the Magnolia State into a national collaborative focused on building rural communities through education.

Like millions of other Ukrainians who have left their war-torn home, Vasyl Shramenko has sought safety for his family and a fresh start in another country. He’s now settling in as a new member of the Bulldog family, working with MSU Dining Services. “When we came as a family to Starkville, the first thing we did was to look for a job.

A collaborative effort between The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) provides significant research opportunities that benefit the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s blue economy. Student internships represent one reward from the impactful partnership.

The University Television Center at Mississippi State—along with the MSU Films initiative—has brought home seven new Emmy awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Southeast Chapter. The units are part of MSU’s Office of Public Affairs.

Alcorn State University is gearing up for a new STEM MBA Program, offered by the School of Business. With a focus on developing STEM skills, knowledge, and an interdisciplinary mindset, this 30-credit hour program aims to meet the growing demand for business professionals with STEM backgrounds.