College of Nursing and Health Professions
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Welcome to the Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) website. I am thrilled to share with you our extraordinary educational opportunities for students interested in nursing and health care. Our College is comprised of four schools—Health Professions, Professional Nursing Practice, Leadership & Advanced Nursing Practice, and Speech & Hearing Sciences. Students will find programs in allied health, athletic training, audiology, kinesiotherapy, nursing, public health, speech pathology, and therapeutic recreation within those schools.
Currently, professionals working in various healthcare roles have tremendous opportunities and responsibilities for improving health care and responding to emerging health-related crises. These programs at Southern Miss provide an inclusive learning environment with diverse educational experiences to prepare healthcare professionals at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Graduates of our programs will be equipped to transform health care and improve the health and well-being of individual patients, families, communities, and populations. Students will work with exceptional faculty who are leaders in their disciplines, accomplished researchers, and skilled educators.
Over the next decade, jobs in health care are projected to be among the top occupations for growth, making this a perfect time to pursue or advance your career in health care. On behalf of the CNHP faculty, staff, students, and alumni, I hope you will come SOAR with us at Southern Miss!
Dr. Lachel Story
Professor and Dean
The College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Mississippi is an engaged interdisciplinary community of diverse students, staff, faculty, and external partners dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Through innovative and evidence-based practices, the College creates an educational environment that supports student success and prepares highly qualified professionals to improve health at the local, state, national and global levels.
The College of Nursing and Health Professions aspires to be recognized for excellence in advancing health through exemplary academic programs, interdisciplinary research, and the quality of graduates.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Asbury Hall 310
Associate Dean for Research
Phone: 601.266.6825
Asbury Hall 310
Assistant to the Dean for Finance and Administration
Phone: 601.266.6846
Asbury Hall 310E
Assistant to the Dean for Academic Records and Advisement
Phone: 601.266.5457
Asbury Hall 220
Assistant to the Dean for Technology and Communications
Phone: 601.266.6382
Asbury Hall 218C
Research and Grant Specialist
Phone: 601.266.5681
Asbury Hall 218D
College Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 601.266.4082
Asbury Hall 218A
Simulation Center Coordinator
Phone: 601.266.6090
Asbury Hall 223A