Browsing: Education

Mississippi State University’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center is announcing the recipients of a community-focused placemaking and revitalization program.

A collaboration between The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage (COHCH) and Dale Center for the Study of War and Society will present the consequential story of World War II through the voices of those who fought on its front lines and contributed to victory at home, along with input from internationally recognized Southern Miss faculty experts, in a special 10-week podcast series debuting Sept. 30.

The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association will induct seven of its most dedicated and distinguished alumni into its Hall of Fame. 

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is excited to announce the expansion of its no-cost, tuition-free, and fee-free programs for eligible participants, thanks to the BP Restore Act Grant provided through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Treasury.

Nine days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks rocked the nation, Mississippi State hosted one of the most important football games in American history. This simple act of playing a game would help the country and its people start down the pathway of recovery.

MGCCC will be hosting a Chevron career night “Pipeline to Success” at the Jackson County Campus Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

The Prentiss Normal and Industrial Institute was founded by Mississippi natives and visionaries Jonas Edward “J.E.” Johnson and Bertha LaBranche Johnson. Over a century ago, Prentiss Institute opened its doors to African American youth searching for formal education but barred from attending white-run schools. It is one of the oldest educational institutions for African Americans in The Magnolia State. 

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) 2024 showing on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, Miss. Doors open at 2 p.m. The viewing showcases spectacular fly fishing films from across the globe with an aim to support conservation efforts and community support. 

At first glance, an assembly of ceramic artwork crafted by a group of University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students appears as pieces of a dream – figurines that include a teddy bear, computer laptop, rolls of toilet paper and a regal magnolia bloom, among several other items.

One of the world’s most recognizable hip-hop artists—Ludacris—is bringing his distinctive Southern take on rap to the streets of downtown Starkville for the state’s largest, free outdoor concert, Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State.

A distinguished Mississippi State postdoctoral research associate renowned for her groundbreaking work in wetlands ecology is being recognized by the Society of Wetland Scientists with two major honors.

Two University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumnae who are leaders in PK-12 education are taking their skill set to the next level through a competitive fellowship sponsored by a national organization committed to improving student achievement through investment in teaching excellence.

When Sawmill Landing Park is finally opened this fall, there will be lots to learn about the natural and cultural…

Empowering futures starts with education. The Pearl River Community College Development Foundation is thrilled to introduce the Build Better Scholarship, made possible by a $5,000 contribution from the Ford Foundation. This scholarship, specifically designed to support single parents or children of single parents, will be awarded to a deserving student this fall. 

Chiquita Brown held her 5-year-old son Khalil’s hand while she stood on the foundation of her future home. By this…

The influence of a legendary University of Southern Mississippi (USM) professor convinced Louise Smith to come to Hattiesburg and study to be a music educator – ultimately following a “call to teach” that has since struck a chord with those singing praises for her work as the longtime band director at Gautier (Miss.) Middle School.