Dr. Eddie A. Holloway

Eddie A. Holloway is dean of students and assistant professor of psychology at The University of Southern Mississippi, with supervisory responsibilities of University Police, Student Spirit, Greek Life, the Student Government Association (SGA), Freshmen Associates, Judicial Services, and Student Discipline. Prior to becoming dean, he worked as a counselor in the University Counseling Center and as an instructor of psychology.
He has also worked in substance abuse treatment and currently teaches courses in alcohol and drug abuse and student personnel administration. He served sixteen years as a Hattiesburg city councilman, 12 years in the capacity of president or vice president of the council.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in sociology and personnel management, a Master of Science in community counseling, a Master of Science in public health education, and a doctorate in educational administration from The University of Southern Mississippi.

He was selected in 1996 to serve on the Leadership Training Council Board of the National League of Cities (NLC) and served as chairman of the board, as well as on the NLC’s Transportation Infrastructure and Service Committee. He held membership in the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials and the board of directors of the NLC. He was a member of the Mississippi Municipal League, and he is currently a member of the Mississippi Counselors Association, the Mississippi Association of Campus Student Affairs Professionals, the Southern Association for College Student Affairs, National Association for Campus Activities, the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators, the Association for Student Judicial Affairs, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, the American College Personnel Association, and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., as well as other numerous professional organizations and boards.

Holloway is a consultant and trainer with emphasis in drug education, cultural diversity, leadership, management and change theory, customer service, and conflict mediation. He is a seasoned speaker and has made numerous presentations for schools, churches, professional associations, and organizations throughout the country. Holloway was the recipient of the Outstanding Mississippian award presented by the Jaycees in 1989, an honorary inductee of the Golden Key Club in 1998, recipient of the Afro-American Student Organization’s Outstanding Citizen Award in 2000, the Juneteenth Committee Humanitarian Award 2000, and a 2004 inductee into The University of Southern Mississippi Hall of Fame.

He and his wife Sarah, assistant principal of Rowan Elementary School, are the parents of two daughters, Leslie and Sommer, both graduates of The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Holloway is committed to “creating a community of scholars” who are equipped with big hearts to serve others.


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