Browsing: Education

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.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 by highlighting important ways for Gulf Coast residents to love and protect our oceans.

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum‘s newest installation, “Recent Acquisitions,” highlights the varied and expansive collection of artworks…

These are just a few of the accomplishments of the seven colleges and universities that will be honored as “Movement Makers” at the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)’s inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC), June 22-23 in New York City. The honorees include The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

If you know Donna Smith, you know she’s the epitome of a Laurel High School legacy. The longtime teacher has…

It’s graduation season!  If you’ve ever attended a graduation ceremony you may have wondered how certain traditions got started.