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Southern Miss News Monday, April 22, 2019

Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Today's message includes news releases about Gov. Phil Bryant's appointment of Dr. Read Hendon, associate director of USM's School of Ocean Science and Engineering, to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, a preview of the USM Southern Chorale and Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance, and the continuing International Business Speaker Series featuring Sanderson Farms Executive Shelly Reboul.

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

School of Ocean Science and Engineering Associate Director Appointed by Governor to Commission

Governor Phil Bryant appointed Dr. Read Hendon, Associate Director for the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. Hendon will serve as the citizen representative on the Commission for Mississippi.

Hendon currently manages the day-to-day operations at GCRL and assists with the school's mission-oriented activities. He works in conjunction with USM faculty, staff, students and administrative units at the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses to support and advance the University's growing academic and research programs in marine and coastal sciences.

http://news.usm.edu/article/sose-associate-director-appointed-governor-gulf-states-marine-fisheries-commission

Additional News Releases

USM Southern Chorale and Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Present Music of the Night April 30

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Symphony Orchestra and the Southern Mississippi Southern Chorale proudly present the final concert of the 2018-19 season, “Music of the Night,” on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. This is an encore performance of part of the program from New York City's Carnegie Hall the previous week. 

http://news.usm.edu/article/usm-southern-chorale-and-southern-mississippi-symphony-orchestra-present-music-night-april-3

International Business Speaker Series Features Sanderson Farms Executive

The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) College of Business and Economic Development continues its International Business Speaker Series with a presentation by Shelly Reboul, Export Sales Manager at Sanderson Farms at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 25 in Scianna Hall (Room 1048) on the Hattiesburg campus.

http://news.usm.edu/article/international-business-speaker-series-features-sanderson-farms-executive

Photo/Video Opportunity

The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection is one of North America's leading research centers in the field of children's literature. The Collection holds the original manuscripts and illustrations of more than 1,300 authors and illustrators, as well as 180,000+ published books dating from 1530 to the present. The collection is located on the second floor of Cook Library on the Hattiesburg campus. To schedule coverage, call Van Arnold or David Tisdale.

Expert Availability

The University of Southern Mississippi provides a wide range of faculty experts who can offer insights on newsworthy topics. 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?

Because of the continued generosity of donors, the USM Foundation provides direct support to our students, faculty and staff. During fiscal year 2018, the USM Foundation provided $7.6 million in support to the University including 2,182 scholarships for Southern Miss students, totaling approximately $3.9 million.

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 130 universities in the nation to earn the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, 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.