Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Today's message includes coverage opportunities for USM's Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies in Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast. In addition, a news release includes a summer programming schedule for the University's Karnes Center for Gifted Studies.

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.

Special Coverage Opportunities

USM Set to Hold Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremonies

The University of Southern Mississippi will celebrate its Spring 2019 Commencement beginning today and continuing through Saturday. The schedule is as follows:

Today, May 9, 2019 (Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg)

-6 p.m. ceremony – Graduate School (Doctoral, Specialists, Master's degree candidates)

Friday, May 10, 2019 (Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg)

9 a.m. ceremony– Colleges of Arts and Sciences & College of Nursing and Health Professions (Undergraduate degree candidates)

2 p.m. ceremony – Colleges of Business and Economic Development & College of Education and Human Sciences (Undergraduate degree candidates)

Saturday, May 11, 2019 (Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi)

10 a.m. ceremony – Gulf Park (All degree candidates from all Colleges)

News Release

Summer Programs Offered by Karnes Center for Gifted Studies on Hattiesburg Campus

The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in Hattiesburg will host four summer programs for children and youth, focusing on a pioneering spirit in all the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) fields.

http://news.usm.edu/article/summer-programs-offered-karnes-center-gifted-studies-hattiesburg-campus

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?

Southern Miss is home to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) – the nation's leader in sports security management research and solutions. 

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 24 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.