Southern Miss News Thursday, June 28, 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 about USM's Epsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega winning the prestigious Founders' Cup award and six professional earning recognition as part of the upcoming National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition.
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
USM Epsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega Wins Founders' Cup Award
The Epsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega at The University of Southern Mississippi capped off an impressive 2017-18 academic year by capturing the prestigious Founders' Cup presented to the organization's top-5 performing chapters. Winning chapters are announced every two years.
Founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas, Chi Omega is the largest women's fraternal organization in the world with more than 355,000 initiates, 181 collegiate chapters, and more than 240 alumnae chapters.
Additional News Release
Professionals to Receive Recognition during National Sports Security Conference
Six outstanding professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2018 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition set for July 10-12, in Louisville, KY.
Photo and/or Video Opportunities
The Summer Gifted Studies Program is being held this week on the Hattiesburg campus. The program, designed for students in grades 4-8, is sponsored by the Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies. Program participants are housed on campus for the week. The program features a number of instructional activities that will be conducted in classrooms and laboratories on the campus. Recreational opportunities are also scheduled. To arrange for 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.