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The term “quantum” might crop up from time to time in any discussion about engineering. And that would be an appropriate way to describe the leap made by The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in the Best Engineering Schools – Graduate rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report.

Growing up in rural Mississippi, books were always a big part of my life. In fact, my school librarian was one of my absolute favorite people in my little world. (She still is, even after five decades.) 

The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts – David (Volosin) Katz, founder and chief judge – has announced that The Hub City Players production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” has been named a finalist for the American Prize in Musical Theatre.

Building on the previous two years of success, Mississippi State again is offering a highly interactive summer experience for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder—possibly the only camp of its kind in the U.S.—which now has proven a successful camp-to-college path for participants.

A Mississippi State University astrophysicist is going lightyears beyond star-gazing as she helps lead the science portion of a recently approved collaborative $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space Mission that will put an artificial star in orbit around the Earth. 

“How many new ways to make a basketball can you come up with?”

In 2018, Dr. Nadine Lippa was tasked with this challenge on her first day as principal materials engineer for Wilson Sporting Goods. The concept instantly set her thoughts in motion as she imagined all the possibilities.

The O’Keefe family archive, located in The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) University Libraries Special Collections, shares this prominent Mississippi Gulf Coast family’s stories through both physical and digital items that include awards, scrapbooks, family history, business, and political content from various members of the family who have held prominent roles in business, civic, and political life across successive generations.

In a significant step toward advancing naval capabilities in seabed warfare, uncrewed systems autonomy, and ocean data science, the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) has partnered with The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).

Dr. Robert Corkern, MD, a respected expert in emergency and internal medicine, proudly announces the establishment of the Dr. Robert Corkern Scholarship for Future Rural Doctors. This scholarship aims to support promising undergraduate students dedicated to advancing healthcare in underserved rural communities.

The immensely popular FestivalSouth® brings more than 50 live art, music, theatre, and dance events to the Hattiesburg area May 28 through June 22, 2024. Featuring many University of Southern Mississippi (USM) faculty, alumni, students, and staff, the festival has become a mainstay, offering opportunities to performers and audiences alike.

For 30 years, The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Steel Pan Orchestra (SoMiSPO), under the baton of Dr. John Wooton, professor of percussion in the School of Music, has been delighting Hattiesburg with the rich and vibrant culture of steel pan music from Trinidad and Tobago — the southernmost island country in the Caribbean.

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.