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May 22, 2013

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The University of Southern Mississippi has suspended its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns. (University Communications photo)

05.22.2013

Southern Miss Halts Solicitations for Campus Beautification Campaign

Jim Coll

The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation announced today that its tornado relief and campus beautification campaigns were entering a quiet phase as the nation focuses its attention on tornado victims in Oklahoma. During this time the Foundation will refrain from publicly soliciting donors for the campaigns.

“Today, we continue the restoration of our Hattiesburg campus,” said University President Rodney Bennett, “but our hearts and minds are with the tornado victims in Oklahoma.”

05.22.2013

Thriffiley New Director-Liaison for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Lhay Browning Thriffiley has been chosen as the new director-liaison for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

05.21.2013

Southern Miss Coach Monken to Visit Alumni Chapter in Waynesboro

Van Arnold

New University of Southern Mississippi Head Football Coach Todd Monken will visit Waynesboro on Tuesday, June 4, for the Southern Miss Alumni Association Southeast Central Mississippi Chapter’s annual meeting.

05.21.2013

Essentials in Human Resource Management Course Set for June 20-21

Vanessa Molden

The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach will hold the Essentials in Human Resource Management Professional Certificate Course June 20-21 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Hattiesburg campus.

05.20.2013

Southern Miss Gulf Coast Summer Registration, Orientation May 22

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast will host summer 2013 orientation for new undergraduate students at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

05.20.2013

Learn to Drive Program June 3-21 on Hattiesburg Campus

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Human Performance and Recreation will offer its annual summer Learn to Drive Program June 3-21 on the Hattiesburg campus. Students can choose between morning and afternoon sessions, 8-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m.

05.20.2013

Mississippi Home of Your Own Homebuyer Workshop Set for Starkville

Alma Ellis

Mississippi Home of Your Own (HOYO) will sponsor a free, one-day homebuyer education workshop Saturday, June 1, for residents with and without disabilities in Oktibbeha and surrounding counties.

CATCHING UP WITH ROBYN CURTIS

David Tisdale

More Southern Miss students are earning national scholarships to advance their education, thanks in part to Robyn Curtis' passion for helping them succeed.

CATCHING UP WITH VALENCIA WALLS

David Tisdale

Valencia Walls, coordinator of the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, takes pride in seeing students achieve their dreams of earning a college degree.