Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:
- Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
- Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
- Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service
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Our Programs
When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.
Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN
Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.
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Commission as Second Lieutenants
Find Your Warrior at USM Army ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.
The Golden Eagle FTP benefits Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) Members (Army and Airforce) attending USM as full-time students.
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NASA grant helps USM team transform transportation
A team of students and polymer scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi is transforming the way the world travels, and with a recent $5.7 million NASA grant, their work is being elevated to new capabilities.
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Art & Design Faculty Show
This exhibition features recent works created by the Art & Design faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). A celebration of the visual arts at USM, the Art & Design Faculty Show includes a broad range of work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. This is a virtual exhibition.
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The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson
Four radical women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This daring new work by Lauren Gunderson explores violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, and how drastic change in the world is made. This high-stakes comedy is performed by Southern Miss Theatre and directed by faculty director Monica Hayes. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., featuring French women who led the way in the 18th Century. This is a virtual event.
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The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson
Four radical women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This daring new work by Lauren Gunderson explores violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, and how drastic change in the world is made. This high-stakes comedy is performed by Southern Miss Theatre and directed by faculty director Monica Hayes. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., featuring French women who led the way in the 18th Century. This is a virtual event.
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The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson
Four radical women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This daring new work by Lauren Gunderson explores violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, and how drastic change in the world is made. This high-stakes comedy is performed by Southern Miss Theatre and directed by faculty director Monica Hayes. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., featuring French women who led the way in the 18th Century. This is a virtual event.
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Art & Design Faculty Show
This exhibition features recent works created by the Art & Design faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). A celebration of the visual arts at USM, the Art & Design Faculty Show includes a broad range of work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. This is a virtual exhibition.