Department of Military Science
Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:
- Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
- Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
- Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service
Our Programs
When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.
Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN
Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.
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career possibilities to consider
Benefits
Scholarship Opportunities & Stipends
Training
Commission as Second Lieutenants
Find Your Warrior at USM Army ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.
Did you know that Federal Tuition Assistance helps cover 15-18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per academic year based on your branch of service? Approved TA course hours will be paid with your Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program from USM!
College of Business Events
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2024 Edible Book Festival at Cook and Gulf Coast Libraries
Join us for the 9th Annual Southern Miss Edible Book Festival!
Each year libraries and cultural institutions around the world hold edible book festivals to celebrate the birthday of Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), the French author of a witty book on food entitled Physiologie du gout. Since its beginning in 1999, the festival has grown into an international event held annually on or around April 1.
2024 Southern Miss Edible Book Festival
- Monday, April 15 at 2 p.m.
- Cook Library Room 209A on the Hattiesburg campus and the Gulf Coast Library on the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach
- Refreshments Served
- Please Bring a Donation for your Local USM Food Pantry
Eligibility Requirements
- Any USM student, faculty, staff, alumni, or community member may participate
- Book must be made from edible materials (books will not be eaten at the festival or tasted by judges)
- Your entry does not have to look like a book but must be inspired by a book title, character, or author
- Remember, the “punnier” the better!
Registration
Participants must complete the Registration form by April 10 and bring edible book entries to the campus location they have chosen by 2 p.m. on April 15.
View the Entries and Vote for Your Favorite
Edible book entries will be on display for the public and judging at Cook Library in Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast Library in Long Beach on April 15 beginning at 2 p.m. Stop in to view this year’s entries and cast a vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. At 3 p.m., a panel of judges will choose the Punniest entry as well as the Most Creative and Best in Show. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Instructions for Virtual Entries
Register as a virtual participant, and you will receive instructions via email for submitting photos. Create your edible book and submit two photos of your edible book to the submission portal by Wednesday, April 10 at 5 PM.
Photo 1: an overall view of your edible book by itself
Photo 2: a selfie with you and your edible book
Photos of each entry will be used for display at the festival on April 15 for judging and archived in the University Libraries institutional repository, Aquila. Winning entries may also be used for publicity and University Libraries social media posts after the festival.
Contact with questions
Hali Black, Hattiesburg: Hali.Black@usm.edu
Allisa Beck, Gulf Park: Allisa.Beck@usm.edu
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Visiting Writer Series: Dara Barrois/Dixon at Ogletree Alumni House
Dara Barrois/Dixon, based in western Massachusetts, is a distinguished poet backed by the Lannan, Guggenheim, and Massachusetts Cultural Council grants. Recognized for her exceptional work, she has received accolades such as the American Poetry Review's Shestack Prize and The American Poetry Center's book of the year award. Her latest collection, Extremely Expensive Mystical Experiences for Astronauts (Conduit Books), stands alongside earlier gems like Tolstoy Killed Anna Karenina and In the Still of the Night (Wave Books). Dara's poetic brilliance continues to captivate readers, showcasing her mastery of verse with each publication. For over forty years, The Center for Writers at USM has brought internationally acclaimed authors of poetry and fiction to Hattiesburg for public readings, workshops, and individual conferences with Center graduate students.
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Trumpet Studio Recital at Marsh Auditorium
This recital will feature various trumpet ensembles and soloists from the Southern Miss Trumpet Studio.
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Student Curator Exhibit Opening at McCain Library and Archives
University Libraries’ Special Collections invites the University and Hattiesburg communities to an exhibit opening and reception from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in McCain Library and Archives room 305 to highlight exhibits curated by three Southern Miss students. The Special Collections’ student curator program provides students with the opportunity to curate one-case exhibits featuring materials from the collections. Students learn how to select items for display, install the materials, write label and exhibit text, and publicize the exhibit. This year’s exhibits feature the work of a library and information science undergraduate, a library and information science graduate student, and a history graduate student.
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Viola Studio Recital at Marsh Auditorium
A concert featuring members of Southern Miss Viola Studio