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A University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Humanities faculty member and a former colleague will conduct a special history study of Natchez, Miss. and its famed Fort Rosalie military garrison and their intersection with native peoples and enslaved Blacks through the support of a $120,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service (NPS).

A renowned champion for environmental justice whose story inspired an award-winning film will be the presenter for the concluding program of the fall 2024 University Forum schedule at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Mississippi is filled with entrepreneurs, men and women who see a need and diligently work to fulfill that need with innovative products and services. Many of these Mississippians think outside the box and look for pragmatic solutions to real-life problems – solutions that are not only effective but affordable and desirable as well. 

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known as Snoop Dogg, was born in Long Beach, California, in 1971. However, his family’s roots run deep in Mississippi. His father, Vernell Vernado, hails from Magnolia, MS, and his mother, Beverly Tate, was born in McComb.

However, one Mississippian is working to change that with new technology: Time Touch Take Automated System.

Russell Pair, a student in Mississippi State’s College of Education, landed a spot on the reality TV show “Estate of Survival,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Spoiler alert: He won the competition and $100,000.

Edwin Lloyd “Ed” Pittman, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumnus who held the distinction of being elected to office in all three branches of state government, died Sept. 25 in Ridgeland, Miss. He was 89.

Two highly accomplished researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently marked…

During his freshman year at Mississippi College, Anthony Thaxton was selected to design and produce a poster to promote the Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, an annual celebration of the achievements of Southern authors and scholars named in honor of the world-renowned short-story writer, novelist, and photographer.

Music is an integral part of sporting events.  Football has marching bands, ballparks have walk-out theme songs, and most other sports blare hype music, filling the air during breaks in the action. However, the newest trend in athletics entertainment and fan engagement blends the human element with the latest music technology. It brings DJs out of the nightclubs and into the arenas and stadiums. 

Building on a legacy of transformative giving, the Jimmy A. Payne Foundation recently made grants totaling $502,689 through the USM Foundation to support 17 projects across all four academic colleges, the Graduate School, University Libraries, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at The University of Southern Mississippi.  

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

Mississippi is home to countless talented artists and entertainers. One of them is James Earl Jones. The iconic actor, known for his golden baritone voice, passed away this week. He left behind a legacy of performances in Hollywood classics like Field of Dreams and Star Wars, where he famously voiced Darth Vader.

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…