Browsing: Education

During the month of September, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is joining the American Library Association in celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month. 

Finding a passion is like falling in love – you know it when you see it and, if you’re lucky, you’ll get to chase it all your life. That was the message noted radio producer Dave Isay gave to more than 5,000 University of Mississippi students on Tuesday (Aug. 22) evening.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Pride of Mississippi Marching Band and the Dixie Darlings will kick off the 2023 football season with Pride Preview Friday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Southern Station behind the Thad Cochran Center on the Hattiesburg campus.

Students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently gained a greater understanding about one of the various humanitarian crises facing Europe through the school’s Human Rights and Social Justice in Italy study abroad program, which featured interdisciplinary frames of instruction and guidance for participants.

Two childhood friends from Jackson, MS, set out to make grammar make sense for students of all ages with their “portable secret weapon,” Pocket Grammar.

Anyway, whether some of us like it or not, school IS back in session, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect  upon some of the best/favorite teachers I had throughout my educational process in the Pascagoula School System. I’ve decided to begin with a commentary about an instructor who was probably the most exceptional classroom educator I ever had, then give bullet point comments about several others, starting that group with grade school and going forward.

There is a lot of intrigue surrounding whale sharks. From their deceiving name to their enigmatic lifestyle there is still…

JACKSON COUNTY, MS __ The Oceans Springs Municipal Library is finally reopening its doors to the public on Monday, August…

ROME, Italy.—Mississippi State’s global impact in the fields of aquaculture and high-performance computing continues to grow as university leaders visited…

The D.P.C. program’s quality and affordability have now drawn national acclaim. OnlineU, a leading higher education electronic publication, has ranked Mississippi College No. 2 in the U.S. for most affordable online colleges for a doctorate in counseling.

Four Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program. All four students are from the Harrison County Campus.

“We are honored to be ranked as the 8th HBCU of College Raptor’s Top 25 HBCUs listing,” said Dr. Tracy Cook, interim president. “This recognition is an example of Alcorn’s rich legacy and commitment to academic excellence.”

More than a decade ago, Zach DePriest came to Super Summer at Mississippi College between his eighth- and ninth-grade years to develop the Christian leadership skills he would need to help others obtain a personal relationship with Christ. He hasn’t missed a Super Summer since.

It’s been a banner year for 15-year-old James “Jimmy” Chilimigras. Not only has the Bay St. Louis teen been accepted…

“Genuine kindness and gentleness.” Those are the words University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Professor Dr. Nina McLain used to describe…

The National Science Foundation has awarded University of Mississippi biologist Yongjian Qiu a $1 million grant to further his research into the effects of global warming on crops.