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USM students attend the Education Career Fair on March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Payne Center.

USM Hosts March Career Fairs

Ashlyn Joyner | March 19, 2025

Southern Miss Career Services hosts career fairs throughout March to help students and job seekers connect with potential employers for career positions, part-time work, and internships. The Education...

A USM students explores HillmanTok University, a newly launched virtual community on TikTok that providing free academic lessons on Black culture, history, and creativity.

HillmanTok University Offers Free Lessons on Black Culture

Briana McGinty | March 19, 2025

A newly launched virtual community on TikTok, HillmanTok University, is providing free academic lessons on Black culture, history, and creativity. This digital space offers lessons on topics ranging from...

Hattiesburg Awarded Grant for Public Safety Complex Mural

Hattiesburg Awarded Grant for Public Safety Complex Mural

Stephani Perez-Munoz | March 19, 2025

A $25,000 grant was recently awarded to the city of Hattiesburg from the National Endowment for the Arts to support a new mural inside the Johnny L. DuPree Public Safety Complex. The City will be partnering...

Views Mixed on Designated Mental Health Days

Views Mixed on Designated Mental Health Days

Munachiso Ezeasor | March 19, 2025

As discussions around mental health become increasingly prominent in education, some schools are considering incorporating mental health days into their curriculum. With more students facing anxiety, depression,...

Jardashia Williams and SMAC recently hosted a mental health day on campus.

SMAC Hosts Mental Health Day

Jaythan Comegys | March 19, 2025

As students at The University of Southern Mississippi prepare for midterms, the Southern Miss Activities Council (SMAC) hosted a Mental Health Day to provide students with a chance to unwind and de-stress....

A USM student scrolls a paid tutor site.

AI and Paid Tutors Spark Cheating Concerns at USM

Caden Robin | March 19, 2025

The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and paid tutors is raising concerns about academic integrity among students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Technologies such as ChatGPT...

USM senior Gianna Milanese celebrates after being crowned Queen Venus XL of the Krewe of Neptune for the 2025 season.

USM Senior Crowned Queen of Krewe of Neptune

Clare Cole | March 19, 2025

As Mardi Gras season comes to a close, Southern Miss senior Gianna Milanese is celebrating an unforgettable experience after being crowned Queen Venus XL of the Krewe of Neptune for the 2025 season. Milanese,...

USM Faculty Panel Highlights Women's History Month

USM Faculty Panel Highlights Women’s History Month

Suvi Lama | March 19, 2025

In celebration of Women's History Month, a two-day panel titled “Women Breaking Boundaries” brought together three distinguished female scholars to share their expertise and insights. The event,...

A group of Southern Miss students protest on campus, advocating for a zero-tolerance sanctioning approach for individuals found responsible for Title IX violations. Stay tuned as the Southern Miss Student Media Center examines the innerworkings of the university’s Title IX process.

USM Students Protest for Zero-Tolerance Title IX Policy

Kaelyn Fox-Thomas | March 19, 2025

Southern Miss students gathered on Thursday, March 13, at the Hattiesburg campus to demand a zero-tolerance policy from the university's Title IX Office. Student Kaitlyn Gooch organized the protest, advocating...

USM student, Kaz Edge Ledet, recently attend Animefest in Jackson.

USM Students Attend Animefest

Jaythan Comegys | March 19, 2025

The 2025 Mississippi Animefest took place at the Jackson Trade Mart on March 8-9, attracting hundreds of fans from across the region to celebrate anime, cosplay, and pop culture. The two-day event, hosted...

Members of Alpha Chi paint a banner with the USM community in Spirit Park

USM Sorority Promotes Healthy Relationships

Clare Cole | March 19, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Southern Mississippi recently hosted its annual “Healthy Relationships Week,” aimed at raising awareness about the importance of healthy relationships. Throughout...

Rising Egg Prices Prompt Surge in Chicken Rentals

Rising Egg Prices Prompt Surge in Chicken Rentals

Devin Varnado | March 19, 2025

As the price of eggs continues to rise, some people are exploring the idea of raising their own chickens but are hesitant about the commitment. Rent The Chicken, a subscription-based service, offers a...

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