Southern Miss News Tuesday, August 21, 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 online special education degree for teacher assistants earning a lofty national ranking and an announcement that tickets are on sale now for the annual DuBard School Speakeasy.
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 Online Special Education Degree for Teacher Assistants Ranked No. 3 in the Nation
The online special education degree for teacher assistants at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been recognized as the No. 3 bachelor's program in the nation by Online Schools Center. This recognition of one of the special education degree programs at Southern Miss highlights the opportunity the online degree offers current special education teachers' assistants.
Online Schools Center's recognition of USM's online Special Education degree as one of the top 20 bachelors in special education degrees, comes after an unbiased, independent review of nationwide programs.
Additional News Release
Tickets on Sale Now for Annual DuBard School Speakeasy
It's Speakeasy time! Time to get all dolled up in your dapper threads for the 6th Annual DuBard School Speakeasy on Thursday, Oct. 4. This 1920's themed event is a “friend-raiser” for the DuBard School for Language Disorders, a United Way agency at The University of Southern Mississippi.
http://news.usm.edu/article/tickets-sale-now-annual-dubard-school-speakeasy
Photo/Video Opportunity
Employers looking for advice on starting an internship program or hoping to improve upon an existing one will have an opportunity to gain insight into both by attending a Total Internship Management Workshop set for Wednesday, Aug. 22 at The University of Southern Mississippi's Hattiesburg campus. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Did You Know?
Two University of Southern Mississippi nursing programs are ranked as the best in Mississippi by U.S. News & World Report. The Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice were the top programs in the state based on factors such as research activity, student-faculty ratio, faculty credentials and number of faculty active in nursing practice.
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.