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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.

A new wind-simulation system operating within a Mississippi State laboratory now enables researchers to measure gusts, turbulence and other environmental factors impacting drone flight safety.

This spring, the already impressive number of talented writers in Oxford will multiply as more than 20 of the nation’s leading and emerging authors, poets, scholars and artists gather for the Oxford Conference for the Book.

When fans watched the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, undoubtedly many pulled for Kansas City Chiefs’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ players with Mississippi ties.

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For instance, Mississippi State Bulldogs Chris Jones — a Kansas City defensive lineman — and Darius Slay — an Eagles cornerback — stood on the Superdome sidelines with the rest of their teammates. Viewers might not have realized it, but if they happened to watch The Puppy Bowl on the Discovery channel that day instead, they probably saw two dogs with Mississippi State ties as well.

Dr. Joe Paul, president of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), has received the Service Member Patriot Award, presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to patriotic employers during a ceremony on March 14 at the Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families on the Southern Miss Hattiesburg campus.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Foundation proudly announces a significant milestone in the legacy of Oseola McCarty: the scholarship…

Mississippi State University officially broke ground today [March 10] on the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a first-of-its kind facility in Mississippi dedicated to aquatic food safety, quality assessment, processing and product development.

Making waves in marine research is what motivates Dr. Jerry Wiggert of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) to pursue his passions. Wiggert was appointed to the Ocean Studies Board (OSB), a unit of the Division on Earth and Life Studies of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. OSB explores the science, policies and infrastructure needed to understand, manage and conserve coastal and marine environments and resources.

Rare 78-rpm records from legends such as Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, never-released studio recordings and personal letters sent to fans…

Mississippi State University’s premier a cappella group is advancing to the national semifinals after securing second place in a prestigious collegiate a cappella competition.

Dr. Tristan Clemons continues to solidify his reputation as a rising international research star with The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering’s faculty.

Gulfport, MS– Ashley Tucker of West Wortham Elementary School, Lester Dempsey of Harrison County Career and Technical Center, and Shelley Silvas of Harrison County School District have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership.