WHO: News editors, directors

WHAT: Southern Miss officials to announce initiative to honor active members of the military and veterans at home football game

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building conference room

DETAILS: Southern Miss President Martha Saunders and Department of Athletics Director Richard Giannini, along with other university officials and invited guests, are scheduled to make a special announcement concerning a new initiative to pay tribute to active military and veterans during football season. Your coverage is invited.

CONTACT: David Tisdale, 601.266.4499, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities.  In a tradition of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world.  Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; further information is found at www.usm.edu.