Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message includes a coverage opportunity at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach as the new Cultural Arts Series begins. Also included is a news release about the renewal of a $19 million grant for the Mississippi INBRE program. In addition, history Professor Rebecca Tuuri is available to discuss the success female political candidates have enjoyed thus far in the primary season.

Media inquiries can be directed to Van Arnold at 601.266.5568 orvan.arnoldFREEMississippi or David Tisdale at 601.266.4499 or d.g.tisdaleFREEMississippi.

Photo/Video Opportunity

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus will kick off its new Cultural Arts Series today at 4:30 p.m. with an inaugural cello and piano concert by Dr. Alexander Russakovsky, USM professor of music, and Yumi Nomoto, collaborative pianist. The event will be held in the Fleming Education Center Auditorium on the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. A question-and-answer session and refreshments will follow the program. The event is free and open to the public. For questions about the series or to schedule coverage, contact Jenny Tate, Gulf Park Campus Communication Officer, at 228.865.4574, jenny.tateFREEMississippi.

News Release

Mississippi INBRE's $19 Million Renewal Aims to Enhance Biomedical Research

The renewal of a $19 million grant for the next five years from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will allow Mississippi researchers and students to continue to enhance biomedical research in the state through the Mississippi INBRE program. Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), housed at The University of Southern Mississippi, is funded by NIGMS' Institutional Development Awards (IDeA).

http://news.usm.edu/article/mississippi-inbre-s-19-million-renewal-aims-enhance-biomedical-research

Media Expert Availability

The recent U.S. House and Senate primaries have seen a record number of women nominated and emerge victorious heading into November's general elections. USM history Professor Rebecca Tuuri, an expert in women's and gender studies, is available today to discuss the significance of the primary results. To schedule an interview, email mediaexpertsFREEMississippi. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.

Did You Know?

The University of Southern Mississippi offers more than 140 undergraduate academic degree plans and more than 220 graduate degree plans.

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.