Southern Miss News Wednesday, September 26, 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 inductees into the 2018 class of the Southern Miss Alumni Association Hall of Fame and the USM Symphony Orchestra set to open its 99th concert season. In addition, Dr. Ward Sayre, interim director, School of Social Science and Global Studies at USM, is available to discuss the U.S. stock market's impressive run over the past year.
Media inquiries can be directed to Van Arnold at 601.266.5568 orvan.arnoldFREEMississippi or David Tisdale at 601.266.4499 ord.g.tisdaleFREEMississippi.
Today's Top Story
USM Alumni Association Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1987 to recognize those whose contributions have helped move the University forward. On April 26, in conjunction with his concert at the Historic Saenger Theater, the Southern Miss Alumni Association inducted Jimmy Buffett '69 as the first member of the 2018 class of the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame.
This week, the Alumni Association announced the remaining six alumni who will join Buffett in completing the 2018 class of inductees.
http://news.usm.edu/article/southern-miss-alumni-association-announces-2018-hall-fame-inductees
Additional News Release
USM Symphony Orchestra Opens the 2018-19 season with Bernstein on Oct. 4
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Symphony Orchestra opens its 99th concert season on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus by honoring legendary composer Leonard Bernstein.
http://news.usm.edu/article/usm-symphony-orchestra-opens-2018-19-season-bernstein-oct-4
Photo/Video Opportunity
On Thursday, Sept. 27, the Mississippi Community Veterans Engagement Board, in coordination with the University of Southern Mississippi Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families Student Veterans of America, will offer free Hepatitis-C testing to military veterans. The testing will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m at the Hattiesburg VA Community Based Outpatient Care Facility located at the Merit Health Wesley Hospital Tower B (5003 Hardy Street Suite 402). To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Media Expert Availability
The U.S. stock market has been steadily rising since the beginning of this year, hitting an all-time high last Thursday. Dr. Ward Sayre, interim director, School of Social Science and Global Studies, is available today to discuss the success of the stock market and offer insights as to how long the bull run might last. To schedule an interview, email mediaexpertsFREEMississippi. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.
Did You Know?
As the leading research institution for the Gulf South, The University of Southern Mississippi educates nearly 15,000 students, supports approximately 7,000 jobs, and has an annual economic impact of more than $600 million on the state.
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.