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Southern Miss News Thursday, December 13, 2018

Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message include a news release to announce the upcoming schedule of speakers for the 2019 University Forum Series. In addition, USM psychology Professor Michael Anestis is available to discuss a recent CDC report indicating that fentanyl has become the deadliest drug in the United States.

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 Spring 2019 University Forum Schedule Set

The spring 2019 University Forum series at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will feature some of the most influential writers, policy makers, and scientists in the U.S., whose work shines a light on things hidden to most of us.

All spring 2019 University Forums will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Hattiesburg campus. Admission is free, and members of the university community and general public are invited.

http://news.usm.edu/article/southern-miss-spring-2019-university-forum-schedule-set

Expert Availability

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the United States, a new Center for Diseases Control report revealed on Wednesday. A report last week showed drug overdoses climbed again last year, largely driven by fentanyl use. USM psychology Professor Michael Anestis is available today to discuss the alarming rise and deadly consequences fentanyl use. To schedule an interview, emailmediaexpertsFREEMississippi. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests

Did You Know?

USM's Center for Fisheries Research and Development has an established relationship with many commercial and recreational fisherman throughout the Gulf of Mexico who participate in many of our research endeavors. The center's cobia tagging program alone has tagged and monitored over 8,000 fish.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 76 public universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Foundation's "higher research activity" designation for doctoral universities, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 35 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit usm.edu.