WHO: News editors, directors

WHAT: School of Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame and Symposium

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Thad Cochran Center, Southern Miss Hattiesburg campus

DETAILS: The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Mass Communication and Journalism will host its annual symposium and induct into its hall of fame the school's most distinguished graduates, as well as other Mississippians who have contributed to the school or to the field of mass communication and journalism in the state, particularly in advertising and public relations. This year's event is titled "Universal. Strategic. Modern. Southern Miss' Leadership and Legacy in Advertising and Public Relations."

CONTACT: Mandy Nace, assistant to the director, School of Mass Communication and Journalism, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 601.266.4196.; or Tearanny Street at 601.266.6823 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Details on the inductees may be found at www.usm.edu/mcj/hall_of_fame.htm