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The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association has announced the creation of the GOLD Council – a volunteer leadership council comprised of graduates of the last decade. Members of the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council represent the University’s young alumni and will serve the Association in creating unique opportunities for this important segment of the alumni base to remain connected to Southern Miss.

Challenge by choice. It is an empowering, yet frightening concept. On one hand, individuals decide whether to take a risk to overcome specific obstacles. On the other hand, they have the daunting task of facing their fears with the possibility of disappointment by not achieving their goal.

Dr. Leslie LaVergne has been named project director of the statewide Mississippi Family to Family Health Information and Education Center (MS F2F) at The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) effective June 1.

For the second consecutive year The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been designated a “Gold Status” Military Friendly School by Victory Media for 2018-2019.  

What began as a simple means to showcase creativity in the Pine Belt region nine years ago has blossomed into the popular, multi-dimensional event known as FestivalSouth®. Set for June 9-23, FestivalSouth® is Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre arts festival, offering both free and ticketed events to local residents and cultural tourists.

The transition from youth to adulthood following the completion of high school can be challenging and confusing for any young adult. Further, this transition may be particularly challenging for young adults with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual or developmental disabilities whose life plans are still unclear.

The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors recently appointed Dr. Mark Dugo and Darryl J. Jefferson as new board members. The appointment is designated for two years, unless both are re-appointed by the foundation’s executive board.

Saxophonists and music enthusiasts from across the country will gather in Hattiesburg again this summer to study with two acclaimed saxophonists, Patrick Meghian, professor emeritus of music at Florida State University, and University of Southern Mississippi Professor Dr. Lawrence Gwozdz.

There can be no denying that Johnson Controls is a big company. Big, as in 2,000 worldwide locations and 120,000 worldwide employees. But to step on the campus at Johnson Controls’ location in Hattiesburg, Miss., you might have a different perspective. They may be global, and their reach broad, but the feeling on campus is that of a friendly local business.

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker read from a special proclamation at The University of Southern Mississippi earlier today, declaring May as Speech and Hearing Month in the city. May is also designated as National Speech and Hearing Month.

An American civil rights hero was honored by The University of Southern Mississippi on Friday, May 11, along with its spring 2018 graduates, during the school’s morning commencement ceremony.

Clyde Kennard, who made several attempts to enroll at Southern Miss in the 1950s to become its first African American student but was denied admission, was awarded a posthumous Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, by USM President Rodney D. Bennett at the graduation exercise.

Civil Rights Pioneer Clyde Kennard will be awarded a posthumous Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, during a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Spring 2018 Commencement ceremony.