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New Criminal Justice Building
USM Launches Crime Scene Investigation Major
November 12, 2025
The foundation allows youth to showcase talents, compete and earn scholarships.
Mother Turns Tragedy into Purpose
November 12, 2025
The wish list for the Food Drive SCSC and GEF are hosting.
USM Clubs Team Up for Turkey Bowl Food Drive
November 12, 2025
Housed in the School of Humanities, the degree brings together three areas of study.
USM Launches New Philosophy, Religion and Law Major
November 12, 2025
A table showing students how much sugar they consume by each drink on the table.
Fall Wellness Festival Promotes Health and Connection on Campus
November 12, 2025
Dr. Kelly Lester during her trip to France for the Fulbright France Fellowship
Dr. Kelly Lester: From Dance Passion to Academic Leadership
November 12, 2025
Macy Necaise writes, performs, and produces her own music.
Student Pursues Music Career Rooted in Family and Passion
November 5, 2025
Multiple people in Horton Foote‘s life have been interviewed for the documentary.
Retired Southern Miss Professor Nears Completion of 40-Year Documentary
November 5, 2025
Billy Wingo, happy to have survived and be here today.
From Vietnam to Valor: Mississippi Veteran Reflects on a Life of Service and Family
November 5, 2025
Joshua Gerjuan Brown, founder of JB Boxing and Fitness.
Faith, Fight, and Perseverance: The Story Behind JB Boxing & Fitness
November 5, 2025
The Art of Letting Go: Learning from Friendships That Don’t Last
November 12, 2025
Opinion: The Gentrification of Black Queer Culture
November 5, 2025
Opinion: Performative Males are Not the Only Ones Performing
November 5, 2025
How College Athletics Became an American Institution
How College Athletics Became an American Institution
November 5, 2025
Coffee and Connection: Grounds for Concern
October 29, 2025
Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.
Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film
October 1, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s Career Growth Brings Popularity and Controversy
October 1, 2025
YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back
October 1, 2025
Film Review: One Battle After Another – A Relentless Thrill Ride
October 1, 2025
A person listening to music.
Students Find Connection Through Music
September 17, 2025
Lady Eagles Pick Up Pair of In-State Stars on Signing Day
Lady Eagles Pick Up Pair of In-State Stars on Signing Day
November 13, 2025
The Lady Golden Eagles won 113-39, the largest win margin in school history.
Lady Golden Eagles Notch Historic Victory
November 12, 2025
Though it’s still new, the Disc Golf Club has grown steadily during this semester.
USM Disc Golf Club Finds Momentum under New Leadership
November 12, 2025
The Lady Golden Eagles won 92-80, the second win in the Bilderback era.
Lady Golden Eagles Stay Unbeaten in Bilderback Era
November 7, 2025
Southern Miss volleyball dropped a three-set match against Texas State on Saturday.
Golden Eagles Fall to Texas State in Three-Set Match
November 5, 2025
Southern Miss Today 11.06.2025
Southern Miss Today 11.06.2025
November 6, 2025
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November 5, 2025
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November 4, 2025
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November 3, 2025
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Southern Miss Today 10.28.25
October 28, 2025
Southern Miss Today 11.06.2025
Southern Miss Today 11.06.2025
November 6, 2025
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November 5, 2025
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November 4, 2025
Southern Miss Today 11.3.25
Southern Miss Today 11.3.25
November 3, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.28.25
Southern Miss Today 10.28.25
October 28, 2025
News You Need October 24, 2025
News You Need October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
Breaking Story - USM hires Charles Huff
Breaking Story – USM hires Charles Huff
December 9, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
November 23, 2024
Breaking Story - Will Hall fired
Breaking Story – Will Hall fired
October 21, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
October 19, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 2024
Season 4, Ep. 3: Men’s basketball’s Austin Crowley and Assistant Coach Nick Williams join the show to talk all about Men’s Basketball.
January 23, 2023
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
January 20, 2023
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
January 17, 2023
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 8
October 17, 2022
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 7
October 12, 2022
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“More than my disability”

Garret Grove, SM2 Reporter
May 17, 2023
Mohamad S. Qatu from Eastern Michigan, left, and Farshad Fotouhi from Wayne State University are both finalists for the provost position at USM.

Two other provost candidates face scrutiny, USM pays consultants almost $87K

Garret Grove, SM2 Reporter
April 26, 2023

Man arrested, student temporarily detained following trespassing incident

Garret Grove and Charlie Luttrell
March 31, 2023
The Turtle Creek Mall in West Hattiesburg is evacuated after an 18-year-old was shot near the food court Saturday afternoon.

Terror at the mall: Student recalls shooting

Sean Smith and Garret Grove
March 8, 2023
Krewe of Caerus parade 2023 on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg Saturday, February 18, 2023.

[Photo] Photos: Caerus Parade Floats by Campus

February 20, 2023
Lou Rackoff

USM community mourns the death of beloved theatre professor

Garret Grove, SM2 Staff
February 8, 2023
The shelves at the Eagle Nest food pantry are bare as prices increase for food items. | Garret Grove, SM2

Campus food pantry affected by increased prices

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
October 19, 2022
Patrons of The Fresh wait for an Aramark epmployee as he fixes a plate on October 11, 2022. | Sean Smith, Photo Editor

Aramark Unresponsive to Workers’ Claims of Mistreatment

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
October 12, 2022
Kahla Myers, creator of "Seize the Seizure." | Photo: Garret Grove

Seize the Seizure

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
September 28, 2022

[Video] Bennett to USM: “A Special Place in My Heart”

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
September 1, 2022
Cadet Julianna Vaughn, Alpha Flight Commander, standing in the cadet lounge in McLemore Hall 04-21-2022

Air Force ROTC: not your average group on campus

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
April 27, 2022
Rhyan Jones studies in the Cook Library. (Photo/Garret Grove)

Freshman preparedness for college further impacted by online learning

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
March 29, 2022
University President Rodney Bennett speaks at the prayer breakfast. (Photo/Garret Grove)

Annual prayer breakfast focuses on community building, education

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
March 8, 2022
A student waves a Pride flag last semester as protestors preach anti-LGBTQ sentiments. (Photo/Sarah Kofman)

Student essay gains significance amid recent events against the LGBTQIA community

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 23, 2022
USM’s graduation rate ranks lower than national average, other IHL institutions

USM’s graduation rate ranks lower than national average, other IHL institutions

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 15, 2022
New social media minor prepares students for job market

New social media minor prepares students for job market

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 9, 2022
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi Facebook Page.

Statement of Concern, resolution passed by USM Faculty Senate

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 8, 2022
The Hatchery aspires to crack open ideas and inspiration at USM

The Hatchery aspires to crack open ideas and inspiration at USM

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
January 31, 2022
International students at USM request more involvement from university

International students at USM request more involvement from university

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
January 26, 2022
International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID

International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
December 1, 2021
Annual International Education Week helps student express culture

Annual International Education Week helps student express culture

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
November 17, 2021
IHL complies with Executive Order requiring public university employees to be vaccinated

IHL complies with Executive Order requiring public university employees to be vaccinated

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
November 1, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

USM’s MBA program receives accolades amidst significant growth

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
October 10, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

Faculty Senate passes vaccine mandate resolution, long-term impact to be determined

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
October 3, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

“A Bitter Disappointment”: IHL Decision Undercuts Faculty Push for Vaccine Mandate

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
September 29, 2021
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