Browsing: Education

Maria May Smith has been an educator for almost 40 years in Pascagoula, MS.

She was a special education teacher at Colmer Middle School for 28 years. While there, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year multiple times.

Erin Horne has been an educator for only four years but already she has found her niche. 

Ashleigh Smith has been an educator for 23 years, but she achieved that through a law degree.

Mrs. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus was a favorite series for our children growing up in the 90’s. These…

A transformational development in how the School of Media and Communication at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) trains journalists to bring coverage to under-reported communities in the state and battle disinformation across multiple media platforms will launch in fall 2024 with the establishment of the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.

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 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.