Southern Miss News Friday, July 20, 2018
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's email includes news releases announcing the date of USM's popular Eagle Fanfare event and recognizing the acceptance of three USM students into the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Programs.
Media inquiries can be directed to Van Arnold at 601.266.5568 or van.arnoldFREEMississippi or David Tisdale at 601.266.4499 or d.g.tisdaleFREEMississippi.
Today's Top Story
Southern Miss Alumni Association Hosts 23rd Annual Eagle Fanfare
The Southern Miss Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics and the South Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter, has announced the date for the 23rd Annual Eagle Fanfare sponsored by First Bank.
All Southern Miss fans are invited to visit with Southern Miss coaches, athletes, cheerleaders and Seymour on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at the Thad Cochran Center on USM's Hattiesburg campus.
http://news.usm.edu/article/southern-miss-alumni-association-hosts-23rd-annual-eagle-fanfare
Additional News Release
Three USM Students Accepted into Rural Dentists Scholarship Program
University of Southern Mississippi students Elizabeth Lee Karajman of Jackson, Miss.; Blake Dunaway of Summit, Miss.; and McKayla Butler of Harrisville, Miss., have been selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program (MRDSP.
http://news.usm.edu/article/three-usm-students-accepted-rural-dentists-scholarship-program
Photo and/or Video Opportunities
Midsummer Musical Theatre Experience presents the highly entertaining and 2017 Winner
of The Children's Musical Theatre Festival in New York City, “Giants in the Sky” today
(Friday, July 20) on USM's Hattiesburg campus. The production will be performed in
the Hartwig Theatre in the Theatre and Dance Building. Performances are scheduled
for 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. To schedule coverage, contact David Tisdale or
Van Arnold.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, our students have collected three Truman Scholarships and 18 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. USM students also lead Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Our Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of only 36 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at usm.edu.