“Southern mem’ries we shall cherish”, written in 1941 the words to our Alma Mater truly capture the sprit and pride that overcomes everyone who has ever been a member of the Southern Miss community.

Experiences and stories are what make a collegiate experience and we want to hear about yours. Share a funny story, acknowledge a professor who shaped your life, or upload a favorite photo from yesteryear!

We appreciate your contributions and look forward to making your Southern Miss memory a part of our Centennial Celebration.

University Archives is looking for your help to fill in our historical gaps. Whether you donate or allow us to reproduce, below is a list of items we would love to have.

Items (or categories of items) that we’d particularly love to have:

• Student Printz from the following years: 1927, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971
• Items related to the Korean and Vietnam War, particularly those related to USM alums
• Items related to Mississippi Normal College (MNC: 1912-1924)
• Items related to State Teachers College (STC: 1924-1940)
• Items related to Mississippi Southern College (MSC: 1940-1962)
• Items related to USM since 1962
• Pictures of the USM Gulf Park campus before hurricane Katrina

Items could include (but aren’t restricted to): Photos, Letters, Small memorabilia, Diaries, Programs from sports, arts, or music events, Pennants, Posters

Send your items to:

University Archives
118 College Drive #5148
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

The University of Southern Mississippi Centennial Celebration 

118 College Drive #10007 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Phone 601.266.4095

Fax 601.266.4214

Email Centennial@usm.edu