Southern Miss News Thursday, September 20, 2018
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message includes news releases about an upcoming tour of the University's Eagle's Nest pantry by Mississippi college and university representatives, and an ongoing program by USM's Children Center in conjunction with Forrest General Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In addition, media are reminded of the photo/video opportunity related to Friday's ribbon-cutting for the University's new Marine Research Center.
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.
Photo/Video Opportunity
Media are reminded that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. celebrating the opening of USM's new Marine Research Center (MRC). The Marine Research Center is the centerpiece for a new maritime Blue Economy in South Mississippi. Encompassing nearly 18,000 square feet, the MRC is the shoreside support to USM's 135-foot research vessel, the R/V Point Sur, and to a number of academic programs. The building is operated by USM's School of Ocean Science and Engineering, which offers programs in marine and coastal sciences, including the only Bachelor of Science in ocean engineering in Mississippi and the only certificate in Unmanned Maritime Systems in the nation. To schedule coverage, contact James Skrmetta, SOSE Communications Officer, 228.872.4254, James.SkrmettaFREEMississippi.
Today's Top Stories
USM's Children's Center Continues Regular Follow-Up Program Amid NICU Awareness Month
Currently, one in every 10 babies is born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) in the United States. And thanks to ever-evolving technology and care, survival rates of babies born prematurely have come a long way. Thirty years ago, less than 25 percent of premature babies survived, while today that number has risen to almost 90 percent, including infants born as early as 24 weeks.
Tour of Eagle's Nest by State College and University Representatives Set
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi (The Partnership) will bring representatives of several colleges, universities and community colleges to the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to introduce The Partnership's Campus Anti-Hunger Team to The Eagle's Nest Food Pantry.
The tour will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m., and a meeting with all participants to discuss college campus hunger will take place at the Purple Parrot Café, located at 3904 Hardy Street. Media representatives are invited to both events. The team consists of members who are interested in setting up food banks on college campuses, individuals who work in the area of food security and educators and volunteers at food banks.
Media Expert Availability
The University of Southern Mississippi has a wide range of faculty experts available to discuss topic of local, regional and national interest. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.
Did You Know?
Southern Miss has partnered with Boeing to lead research and development on next-generation composite materials to make aircraft lighter and safer.
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.