Southern Miss News Thursday, May 2, 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 USM alumnus Dr. Chris Anderson and his transformative work in organ transplant surgery at University Medical Center in Jackson, students recognized for their scholarly efforts during the University's annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity, and a collaboration between USM's Veterans Center and local organizations to plant flags on the graves of local veterans in conjunction with Memorial Day.
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Today's Top Story
Calculated Risk Leads to Life Changing Success for Dr. Chris Anderson
Dr. Chris Anderson graduated summa cum laude from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in 1995 with a leadership resume almost as long as his current medical curriculum vitae. Outstanding Freshman Male, Excellence in Mississippi Scholar, Oliver Austin Scholar, Analytical Chemistry Award, Outstanding Junior in Chemistry, Undergraduate Research Fellowship Award, Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship, Best Undergraduate Research Presentation, Undergraduate Student Hall of Fame and induction into every honor society available for students. A member of the Honors College, Anderson left his mark in the academic ranks of Southern Miss alumni. And today, he is leaving his mark on the health of Mississippi.
http://news.usm.edu/article/calculated-risk-leads-life-changing-success-dr-chris-anderson
Additional News Releases
Scholarly Efforts of Students Earn Recognition at annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity
The expansion of knowledge in a wide variety of academic disciplines was on display April 27 at The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Hattiesburg campus during its annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity, with students presenting and discussing their work while competing for awards and monetary prizes.
USM Veterans Center Partners with Local Support Agencies for Memorial Day Flag Planting
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families, in collaboration with the American Legion Post 24, the Hattiesburg-area Marine Corps League (Commiskey-Wheat Detachment) and VFW Posts 3036 and 5397 recently established a partnership for Memorial Day 2019 to honor fallen service members interred at local South Mississippi cemeteries.
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Did You Know?
The University of Southern Mississippi has earned Gold status as a Military Friendly® School for 2018-2019 by Victory Media, Inc., one of only 10 research institutions in the U.S. to receive that distinction.
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 Carnegie Classification 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.