University of Southern Mississippi officials cut the ribbon that opened the new Student Center and Faculty Center Thursday morning at the university's Gulf Coast Student Service Center in Gulfport. From left are Dr. Doug Bristol, assistant professor of history; Dr. Jay Grimes, university provost; Dr. Joe Paul, vice president for student affairs; Dr. Shelby Thames, university president; and Dr. Pat Joachim, associate provost for the university's Gulf Coast operations. (photo by Steve Rouse/University of Southern Mississippi)