Southern Miss News Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's email includes a news release about a leadership team and vision formed by USM's new School of Education. In addition, an interesting new exhibit tracing the development of the timber and lumber industry in Mississippi is on display at USM's Cook Library.
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 School of Education Announces New Leadership and Vision for Upcoming Academic Year
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi is pleased to announce a new leadership team, formed under recently appointed Director Dr. Sandra Nichols. The completed team will enhance the school's recommitment to community partnerships with state school districts and realignment as the prominent producer of educators for the State of Mississippi.
The leadership team for the School of Education consists of Associate Director and Teaching Professor Dr. Noal Cochran and Associate Director and Associate Professor Dr. Myron Labat.
Photo/Video Opportunity
A new exhibit on display at USM's Cook Library -- Timber and Lumber in Mississippi -- traces the development of the industries, and, in a way, Mississippi itself. Materials highlighted in the exhibit come from the S. G. Thigpen Papers, the Dr. Gilbert H. Hoffman Papers and Research Collection, various photographic collections, and state published documents. The display will be available through September 28 on the first floor of Cook Library during regular library hours. To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Did You Know?
The University provides a boost to start-up companies with The Accelerator, a 60,000-square-foot business incubator.
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.