I had the pleasure of a conversation with retired Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Mary Libby Payne, our December commencement speaker, in the most recent installment of A Chat with the President.
She recounted stories about her beloved Pappy – her grandfather and this institution’s first president, Joseph Anderson Cook.
Watch the video below or use the direct link to YouTube.
If you’d like to learn more about Mary Libby Payne or hear her commencement speech, please refer to the links below:
I hosted a luncheon on Monday for our physical plant custodial staff. They are a great group of employees who work hard, do good work, and more importantly, have a great spirit. They have 100% participation in the United Way and adopted two needy families to provide for this holiday season. What an amazing testimony to the generosity of the Southern Miss family.
I love these good news stories. If you know of any other groups on campus who are helping people who are less fortunate, please let me know so I can share the good news with others.
I’m hoping to bring you more in-depth insights into a variety of topics and interesting personalities through regular video blog posts.
In this inaugural video, I spoke with Golden Eagle Quarterback Austin Davis about his Southern Miss experiences, both in the classroom and on the football field.
Watch the video below or use the direct link to YouTube.
It was a pleasure to speak with Austin, and I look forward to watching him lead the team in the bowl game Dec. 21 against Louisville.
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