Browsing: Education

Bob W. Pittman dedicated his career to strengthening Mississippi’s education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate in the state.

According to Coach Grant Teaff, “The best teachers coach their students, and the best coaches are great teachers.” 

Teaff should know, since he is a College Hall of Fame Coach who spent most of his career at Baylor University, racking up some great wins and impressive stats. Probably none of those numbers were more impressive to Teaff than his 10 wins against rival University of Texas while coaching the Baylor Bears. 

Mike Rodriguez, former Senior Advisor to the Executive Staff of the United States Tennis Association(USTA), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Four years ago, high school graduates entered an uncertain world turned upside down by a pandemic. Now as Mississippi State alumni, the Class of 2024 is prepared to face the challenges of the coming decades and shape the world for the better, President Mark E. Keenum said during commencement ceremonies Thursday [May 9] and Friday [May 10].

The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Graphic Design Program has been recognized among the Top Design Schools in the Nation by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine: a ranking coveted by schools and programs of all sizes.

I went to school in Vardaman, Mississippi, from seventh through twelfth grade, and those years provided me with some of the greatest memories of my life. That school also gave me some lifelong friends who would stand beside me and fight for me even today, 44 years after graduation.

Raise your hand if you enjoy math. Yeah, I didn’t raise my hand either, but thankfully, I have had the privilege of having some great math teachers. One that stood out the most to me was Ms. Lori Street. Ms. Street is a high school algebra teacher who makes learning equations interesting. 

How should we celebrate great teachers? Is it just noting their background, years of service, and awards, or is there…

Join William Carey University Tradition Campus for an unforgettable evening of excitement at their 2024 Scholarship Dinner featuring none other than NFL trailblazer, referee Sarah Thomas, in conversation with the legendary quarterback Drew Brees!

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.