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RISE's inaugural group of Student Partners.

USM’s RISE selects student partners

Neta Nnabuenyi, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Seven students have been selected to help fellow students more smoothly integrate into academic and social lives. Six undergraduate students and one graduate student were named the first “Student Partners”...

Faculty ombud unveils new website

Emily Blue, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

The University of Southern Mississippi established a Faculty Ombud position over the summer for the first time in the history of USM. According to Faculty Ombud Andrew P. Haley, his role is to provide...

USM students express concerns over gun laws

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

USM students are raising concerns about the state’s gun laws following a recent mass shooting in Birmingham that left four dead and 17 injured. Devices called Glock switches were used during the shooting,...

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más recently opened in Hattiesburg, offering a unique fusion of traditional and Latin-inspired ice cream flavors.

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más Blends Tradition and Flavor

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más is the newest addition to Hattiesburg, offering a unique fusion of traditional and Latin-inspired ice cream flavors, this one-of-a-kind shop is a welcome reflection of Hattiesburg’s...

Dr. Ery Shin, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, was recently recognized at the Mississippi Book Festiva for her novel, “Spring on the Peninsula.”

Shin’s international upbringing motivates novel

Haley Shepherd, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Kai is a 30-year-old man living in Seoul, South Korea. After being dumped by his long-time partner, he struggles with moving on and learning to find happiness in a life filled with unhappiness. Some of...

Kappa Delta Sorority recently held its Crowns and Confidence Event on the USM Hattiesburg campus.

Kappa Delta sorority hosts Girl Scout party

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Kappa Delta sorority on the Southern Miss campus recently held its first Girl Scout party of the fall semester. Girl Scouts from the Hattiesburg area gathered at the Kappa Delta house on campus...

StratCom guest speakers, organizers, and attendees.

USM alumni featured during StratCom Week

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

The Southern Miss School of Media and Communication recently held its Strategic Communication Week on the Hattiesburg campus, where various communication professionals spoke to students about career paths,...

USM ESports coaches, Jeff Hughes and Joseph Blackwell standing in the ESports arena.

USM ESports team ready for new season

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

The Southern Miss ESports players are gearing up with new equipment and partnerships for upcoming tournaments and events for the gaming season. The Southern Miss ESports team is preparing for another...

USM students converse at the recent Student Involvement Fair on campus.

Students turnout for involvement fair on campus

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

USM students recently turned out in droves to an on-campus involvement fair hosted by the Southern Miss Office of Leadership and Student Involvement. Held in the Thad Cochran Center and the Union, the...

USM student, Theo Pierce completes origami paper cranes that other students started.

Origami used to promote Suicide Prevention Month on campus

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

Each year, Student Counseling Services at The University of Southern Mississippi highlights suicide prevention month and raises awareness through Soaring with Hope, an initiative rooted in the Japanese...

USM students enjoying the Panda Express tasting event on campus.

Panda Express treats USM students to tasty preview

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

Eagle Dining recently provided USM students with a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Panda Express dining location. Eagle Dining’s mission is to create community-style events that open up inclusivity...

Dr. Jerry Alliston

Institute for Disability Studies shares exciting plans for the new school year

Neta Nnabuenyi, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

With the start of a brand-new school year, Dr. Jerry Alliston, the associate director for the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), discussed some of the new initiatives that the institute hopes to take...

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