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May 24, 2012
Southern Miss Students Earn NSF Research Fellowship Recognition

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) has honored two University of Southern Mississippi students, providing one with funding for graduate study and another with recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.

 

Emily Hoff of Gulfport, Miss., a doctoral student in the College of Science and Technology’s School of Polymers and High Performance Materials; and Christina Perazio of Tannersville, Pa., a master’s student in the College of Education and Psychology’s Department of Psychology, were selected as a Fellow and for Honorable Mention recognition, respectively.

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) has honored two University of Southern Mississippi students, providing one with funding for graduate study and another with recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.

October 24, 2011
Lady Eagles Visit Children's Center

Members of the Southern Miss women's basketball team paid a visit to the Children's Center for Communication and Development on Monday, Oct. 24.

August 24, 2011
Sights and Scenes Around the Southern Miss Campus

The first day of classes for the 2011 Fall Semester.

August 19, 2011
Sights and Scenes from Around the Southern Miss Campus

Incoming freshmen began moving into the Century Park residence complex at The University of Southern Mississippi early on Friday, Aug. 19.

May 24, 2012
Southern Miss Nutrition and Food Systems Students Receive Awards

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Food Systems recently had several undergraduate and graduate students receive awards for their academic and research accomplishments.

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Food Systems recently had several undergraduate and graduate students receive awards for their academic and research accomplishments.

Rebecca Masters received two awards at the Southern Miss Undergraduate Research Conference, including Best Paper Dealing with an Issue of Race/Ethnicity and 2nd Place Paper Dealing with an Issue of Public Policy. Masters also received the Higher Education Appreciation Day Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) award and was inducted into the student Hall of Fame.

May 22, 2012
Southern Miss Student to Present Research at Graduate Symposium

Long hours in the laboratory have paid off significantly for University of Southern Mississippi student Souvik Banerjee, who has been selected to present a paper as part of the prestigious American Chemical Society, Division of Organic Chemistry Graduate Research Symposium on July 26-29 in Boulder, Colo.

Long hours in the laboratory have paid off significantly for University of Southern Mississippi student Souvik Banerjee, who has been selected to present a paper as part of the prestigious American Chemical Society, Division of Organic Chemistry Graduate Research Symposium on July 26-29 in Boulder, Colo.

May 15, 2012
International Business Students Partner with Area Clients on Project

For some international business students at The University of Southern Mississippi, completing a senior capstone project involved learning trade agreements and export regulations in countries as far away as France.

For some international business students at The University of Southern Mississippi, completing a senior capstone project involved learning trade agreements and export regulations in countries as far away as France.

A group of 25 students (assembled into eight teams) in Dr. John Lambert’s IB 472 class spent the spring semester working with designated “clients” to create new strategies for improving/expanding their export business.

May 11, 2012
Halford to Return for Second Year as Student Printz Editor

Eager and excited are the best words to describe Mary Margaret Halford as she prepares for her second year as editor of the Student Printz newspaper at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Eager and excited are the best words to describe Mary Margaret Halford as she prepares for her second year as editor of the Student Printz newspaper at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Halford is a senior-to-be from Vicksburg, Miss., who is majoring in public relations. She takes particular pride in the fact that the Student Printz brought home numerous awards at the Mississippi Press Association Awards banquet held last March.

May 7, 2012
College of Science and Technology Recognizes Outstanding Students, Faculty, Staff

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Science and Technology recently recognized student, faculty and staff award winners at the annual College of Science and Technology Awards Banquet held at the Thad Cochran Center.

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Science and Technology recently recognized student, faculty and staff award winners at the annual College of Science and Technology Awards Banquet held at the Thad Cochran Center. 

The following awards were presented: 

Outstanding Sophomore – Salma Dawoud

April 17, 2012
Big Event Volunteers Spread Community Service Among Gulf Coast

Volunteers for The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Big Event, a university-wide community service project, spent their Saturday among several sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With nearly 70 volunteers participating in various projects, the Big Event was a big success in spreading community service awareness.

 

Southern Miss Gulf Coast students, faculty and staff participated in one of four projects along the coast on Saturday, April 14.

Volunteers for The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Big Event, a university-wide community service project, spent their Saturday among several sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With nearly 70 volunteers participating in various projects, the Big Event was a big success in spreading community service awareness.

April 13, 2012
2012 College of Health Awards

2012 College of Health Awards at The University of Southern Mississippi

Chair of Ambassadors   

Kristen L. O'Flarity

Outstanding Ambassador            

Rebecca K. Bishop

Senior Ambassadors      

Nicole L. Ballard

Rebecca K. Bishop,

Emily R. Buras

Meaghan A. Clark,

Gabrielle C. Darville

Shamari N. Griffin

Junenette R. Harris

Darron L. Magee

Sarina Murry

April 12, 2012
Southern Miss Sophomore Brown Wins Alpha Lambda Delta Scholarship

University of Southern Mississippi sophomore Tyler Brown, of Biloxi, Miss., has been awarded the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society’s Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship.

University of Southern Mississippi sophomore Tyler Brown, of Biloxi, Miss., has been awarded the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society’s Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship.

Brown, a chemistry and polymer science double major, is spending the spring semester studying at England’s University of Exeter.

April 10, 2012
College of Health Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

More than 500 students, parents, and community supporters gathered on March 29th for the College of Health’s annual Awards Night. 

This event is an opportunity for each school and department in the college to award their outstanding students and to recognize them for their accomplishments.  Awards were given for accomplishments ranging from academic success to extracurricular activity.

April 3, 2012
Students, Faculty, Staff Honored During Annual Founders’ Day Ceremony

The achievements of The University of Southern Mississippi’s students, faculty and staff were recognized Friday, March 30 during its Founders’ Day celebration, as the institution marked the 102nd anniversary of its establishment by the Mississippi Legislature. The ceremony was held at Bennett Auditorium and followed by a reception at the Student Activities Hub.

 

Top honorees included Honors College student Samuel Miller, a senior geography and anthropology major from Sumrall, Miss. who received the Phi Kappa Phi Silver Bowl Award for maintaining a perfect grade point average; and Bridgette Pace, a senior nursing major from Clarksdale, Miss., who received the Judge R.J. Bishop Mississippian Award.

The achievements of The University of Southern Mississippi’s students, faculty and staff were recognized Friday, March 30 during its Founders’ Day celebration, as the institution marked the 102nd anniversary of its establishment by the Mississippi Legislature. The ceremony was held at Bennett Auditorium and followed by a reception at the Student Activities Hub.

March 28, 2012
Students to Perform with Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra Thursday

University of Southern Mississippi School of Music students Craig Watson, Ismael Brandao and Jesus Castro will be featured in the symphony season performance, “Future Stars,” set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 at Bennett Auditorium.

University of Southern Mississippi School of Music students Craig Watson, Ismael Brandao and Jesus Castro will be featured in the symphony season performance, “Future Stars,” set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 at Bennett Auditorium.

Students in the Southern Miss School of Music annually compete in the William T. Gower Competition that offers the winners an opportunity to appear as soloists with the Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Jay Dean shares the podium with Ivan del Prado for this popular concert event.

March 21, 2012
Southern Miss Student receives Top Award from Kappa Delta Sorority

University of Southern Mississippi junior Meredith Manguno, of Germantown, Tenn., was recognized recently by Kappa Delta Sorority with the Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award.

University of Southern Mississippi junior Meredith Manguno, of Germantown, Tenn., was recognized recently by Kappa Delta Sorority with the Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award.

Manguno, who is majoring in biology and psychology, is one of 17 collegiate women chosen from the sorority’s more than 15,000 undergraduate members to receive the honor.

March 19, 2012
Southern Miss Debate Society to Compete in the Madison Cup April 11-13

The University of Southern Mississippi Debate Society will take its persuasive talents to James Madison University to compete in the Madison Cup debate tournament April 11-13.

The University of Southern Mississippi Debate Society will take its persuasive talents to James Madison University to compete in the Madison Cup debate tournament April 11-13.

The James Madison Center at James Madison University sponsors the event in the spirit of James Madison’s ideal that a republican democracy is healthy only when informed and civil debate thrives.

March 19, 2012
Students Represent Southern Miss at the ADDY’s

Students from The University of Southern Mississippi captured best of show and the special merit award during the American Advertising Federation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual 2011-12 awards presentation held at Oak Crest Manor in Pass Christian, Miss.

Outside professional designers juried the professional and student submissions.

March 7, 2012
Southern Miss HEADWAE Winners Masters, Wiest Honored at State Capitol

Two of The University of Southern Mississippi’s brightest academic stars are recipients of this year’s 25th annual Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) award.

 

Rebecca Anne Masters of Ellisville, Miss., a student in the university’s prestigious Honors College, and Dr. Andrew Wiest, a professor of history and internationally recognized expert on the Vietnam War, were announced as recipients of the award during a visit to the State Capitol Feb. 28.

Two of The University of Southern Mississippi’s brightest academic stars are recipients of this year’s 25th annual Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) award.

Rebecca Anne Masters of Ellisville, Miss., a student in the university’s prestigious Honors College, and Dr. Andrew Wiest, a professor of history and internationally recognized expert on the Vietnam War, were announced as recipients of the award during a visit to the State Capitol Feb. 28.

March 2, 2012
Southern Miss’ Deveneau Finalist for Truman Scholarship

For the second year in a row, a University of Southern Mississippi student is a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship.

 

Lilianna Deveneau of Hattiesburg, a junior majoring in sociology and French, is one of only three students from Mississippi named a finalist this year.

For the second year in a row, a University of Southern Mississippi student is a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship.

Lilianna Deveneau of Hattiesburg, a junior majoring in sociology and French, is one of only three students from Mississippi named a finalist this year. She will travel to Nashville, Tenn. March 7 to interview with the Truman Scholarship Foundation’s Regional Review Panel. Last year, Southern Miss student Marie Holowach won the scholarship, the first speech pathology major to become a Truman winner.

February 29, 2012
Southern Miss Student Places Third in Paralegal Essay Contest

University of Southern Mississippi student Rachel Lowery was recently honored by the Mississippi Paralegal Association (MPA) with a third-place finish in the 2011 Student Essay Contest.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that students from the Southern Miss Paralegal Program have placed in the annual competition. Lowery, a native of Pearl, Miss., received her award during the MPA’s January luncheon in Jackson.

February 27, 2012
Southern Miss Student to Present Research Poster on Capitol Hill This Spring

University of Southern Mississippi senior Matthew Planchard will have the unique opportunity to showcase his research in biochemistry to members of Congress as part of a special presentation this spring.

University of Southern Mississippi senior Matthew Planchard will have the unique opportunity to showcase his research in biochemistry to members of Congress as part of a special presentation this spring.

Planchard, a Pass Christian, Miss. native, was the only collegian from Mississippi chosen to participate in the 2012 CUR (Council on Undergraduate Research) Posters on the Hill Session set for April 24. Only 74 undergraduate research posters were selected from more than 850 applicants.

January 6, 2012
Southern Miss Graduate Student Receives API Scholarship

Ann Eugene-Wilks, a graduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi, is one of five students selected from across the country to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API).

Ann Eugene-Wilks, a graduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi, is one of five students selected from across the country to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API).

A Miami, Fla. native, Eugene-Wilks earned her bachelor’s degree in biological science from Florida Atlantic University before entering the medical technology master’s degree program at Southern Miss.

January 6, 2012
Southern Miss Professor Leads Research with Undergraduate Students’ Support

Dr. Geoffrey Hudson, assistant professor of exercise science at The University of Southern Mississippi, has partnered with four undergraduate students on an important research project involving weight loss supplements.

Dr. Geoffrey Hudson, assistant professor of exercise science at The University of Southern Mississippi, has partnered with four undergraduate students on an important research project involving weight loss supplements.

The students – Bethany Boleware, Emily Buras, Lisa Knecht and Cody Tullos – are assisting Hudson on research for a private company that includes the testing of a weight loss nutritional supplement. The double-blind, four-month study relies on two sets of volunteers: a group receiving the dietary supplement and a group receiving a placebo.

December 16, 2011
Gayle Wicker Urges Graduates to Embrace Service, Pursue Goals

It’s a time-honored adage that behind every successful man is a great woman. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss) called upon that woman, his wife Gayle Wicker, to fill in for him Friday at The University of Southern Mississippi’s fall 2011 graduation.

 

Sen. Wicker was unable to fulfill his pre-arranged duties as speaker because of unanticipated legislative obligations in Washington, D.C. Gayle Wicker happily obliged, speaking at both ceremonies held at Reed Green Coliseum on the school’s Hattiesburg campus.

It’s a time-honored adage that behind every successful man is a great woman. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss) called upon that woman, his wife Gayle Wicker, to fill in for him Friday at The University of Southern Mississippi’s fall 2011 graduation.

Sen. Wicker was unable to fulfill his pre-arranged duties as speaker because of unanticipated legislative obligations in Washington, D.C. Gayle Wicker happily obliged, speaking at both ceremonies held at Reed Green Coliseum on the school’s Hattiesburg campus.