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 the annual All-South Marching Band Day set for Saturday on the Hattiesburg campus and a report from a “Meet the Firms” event hosted by USM's College of Business and Economic Development.

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 to Host All-South Marching Band Day on Sept. 8

The University of Southern Mississippi Pride of Mississippi Marching Band will welcome hundreds of area band students, their directors and families to All-South Marching Band Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. Participants will experience a full day of activities with the Pride, culminating in a performance at M.M. Roberts “The Rock” Stadium.

All-South Marching Band Day is a proud tradition held by The Pride where high-school level musicians get a unique opportunity to experience the regimen of a collegiate marching band.

http://news.usm.edu/article/usm-host-all-south-marching-band-day-sept-8

Additional News Release

Annual “Meet the Firms” Event at USM Draws Impressive Turnout

Companies and students turned out in record numbers this year for the annual “Meet the Firms” event hosted by the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi. A total of 81 representatives from 30 companies participated in the event, held Aug. 30 at the Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship on USM's Hattiesburg campus. A total of 147 students attended the event.

http://news.usm.edu/article/annual-meet-firms-event-usm-draws-impressive-turnout

Photo/Video Opportunity

The University of Southern Mississippi will have an opening reception of the Faculty Art & Design Show today at 6 p.m. in the Gallery of Art and Design, George Hurst Building on the Hattiesburg campus. The free, month-long exhibition will feature recent works created by the Art & Design faculty of Southern Miss.To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.

Did You Know?

In 2017 rankings by BestColleges.com, Southern Miss ranked as the top public university in the state for online education and the second best four-year public university in the state overall. 

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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.