TO: News editors, directors

WHAT: The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast will present its annual Awards Day Recognition Ceremony

WHERE: Advanced Education Center auditorium at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach

WHEN: Tuesday, April 20 from 4 – 6 p.m.

SPECIFICS: During the recognition ceremony, Southern Miss Gulf Coast will acknowledge students selected for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Awards will also be presented to outstanding students in each of the university’s five academic colleges.

CONTACT: Southern Miss Gulf Coast University Communications at 228.865.4573.

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/gulfcoast .