Southern Miss News Wednesday, December 5, 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 USM student Chrishasta Gardner set to graduate with the state's first Child Advocacy Studies minor and Clinical Psychology graduate student Katie Ramsey earning a Poster Award at a recent national conference. In addition, media reminded that USM will celebrate its 2018 Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 7.
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 Student to Graduate with State's First Child Advocacy Studies Minor
When Chrishasta Gardner walks across the stage Friday, Dec. 7 to receive her bachelor of social work degree from The University of Southern Mississippi, there are two things she is sure of. She will be the first graduate in Mississippi to earn a minor in child advocacy studies. And her eyes will not be dry.
Gardner's gratitude is 21 years in the making, her journey that of a “non-traditional” student who was in the right place at the right time to earn her unique distinction in regard to the new minor, which became available in the 2017-18 academic year.
Additional News Release
Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Earns Poster Award at National Conference
Katie Ramsey, a second-year doctoral student in The University of Southern Mississippi's clinical psychology program, was recently awarded the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies ADHD Special Interest Group's 2018 "Exceptional Graduate Student Poster" at the organization's national conference.
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The University of Southern Mississippi will hold its Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 7 at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg. Degrees will be awarded at the following times:
-9 a.m. – College of Arts & Sciences and College of Nursing & Health Professions
-3 p.m. – College of Business & Economic Development and College of Education & Human Sciences
To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Expert Availability
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Did You Know?
The University of Southern Mississippi has created a unique, fully online BSN degree designed specifically for RNs and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students in Mississippi. RNs can complete the program in 3 semesters.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 76 public universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Foundation's "higher research activity" designation for doctoral universities, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 35 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit usm.edu.