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Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM

Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM

Briana McGinty | May 15, 2025

A Blue Star Memorial marker was recently dedicated to The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families by the Hub City Garden Club, honoring those who...

USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel

USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel

Claire Cadle | May 15, 2025

A new twist on a classic tale recently hit the bookshelves, as Southern Miss Ph.D. student Bella McGill took pen to paper for a story she couldn’t let go of. McGill's debut novel, Princess and the Pauper,...

UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School

UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School

May 14, 2025

Around 7:50 a.m. on May 14, University Police were notified of a suspicious individual on Kay James Drive near the DuBard School for Language Disorders. Officers quickly responded, securing nearby buildings...

USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee

USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee

Micah Gibbs | May 14, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi awarded an honorary doctorate to Clarence Magee during its spring commencement ceremonies last week. The honorary doctorate is among the highest forms of recognition...

Two USM Students enjoy a crawfish feast at SMAC's Annual Crawfish Boil.

SMAC Hosts Annual Crawfish Festival

Jaythan Comegys | April 30, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi hosted its annual Crawfish Festival in 2025, providing students with free crawfish and a break before finals week. The Crawfish Festival, a long-standing campus tradition,...

The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs its "Majestic Sibelius" concert.

USM Symphony Performs Despite AC Outage

Ashlyn Joyner | April 30, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performed its "Majestic Sibelius" concert despite an air conditioning outage in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center on April 24 at 7:30...

Members of Pi Phi serve toppings for baked potatoes.

USM Sorority Hosts Baked Potato Fundraiser to Support Literacy

Clare Cole | April 30, 2025

Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Southern Mississippi hosted its inaugural “Baked Potatoes with Pi Phi” fundraiser on Wednesday, April 16, to raise money for literacy initiatives. From 5...

Chorale members singing the music of James Quitman Mulholland at The Southern Choral concert on April 22.

Southern Chorale Honors Composer James Quitman Mulholland

Jacob Conner | April 30, 2025

The Southern Chorale performed a concert Tuesday, April 22, at First Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel honoring the music and legacy of composer James Quitman Mulholland. Mulholland, a Laurel native,...

Alpha Chi Omega members cheer on competing teams.

Sorority Fundraisers Support Domestic Abuse Shelter

Clare Cole | April 30, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega sorority at The University of Southern Mississippi recently hosted two fundraising events—Colors of Courage and Cornhole for a Cause—to benefit the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter in...

USM Hosts Spring Makers Market

USM Hosts Spring Makers Market

Suvi Lama | April 30, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Student Union recently hosted its annual Spring Makers Market. The market was held in the Union Lobby and Thad Cochran Atrium and showcased student talent, creativity,...

The Gold Leaf Society's logo, a golden oak leaf encircled by seven golden stars and "1877." This logo is located on the side of the Southern Station Stage at Spirit Park.

Gold Leaf Society Continues Campus Legacy

Alexa Hatten | April 30, 2025

Former Thad Cochran Center director Barbara Ross didn’t know what to expect after receiving a mysterious email with instructions for her to retrieve a duct taped wrapped box underneath the steps of Cook...

United Campus Workers union members protest on the USM campus.

United Campus Workers Union Protests at USM

Kaelyn Fox-Thomas | April 30, 2025

The United Campus Workers Union recently protested on the Southern Miss campus to push back against federal and state legislation targeting higher education. According to the union’s website, the group...

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