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Members of USM's Tri Delta pose with author and podcaster Grace Valentine during Body image Week.
Sorority Hosts Body Image Week
November 13, 2024
Winners of the "Three-Minute Thesis" Competition with Dr. Joe Paul. Back Row left to right: Michael Oeth, Matt Martin, and Godspower Okeke. Front Row left to right: Dr. Joe Paul, Madeline Klubertanz, and Alyssa Sha.
USM Hosts “Three Minute Thesis” Competition
November 13, 2024
Traffic moves along Hardy Street near the Southern Miss campus.
Hattiesburg Releases Safe Roads Action Plan Draft
November 13, 2024
A Southern Miss Powwow performer.
Southern Miss to Host Annual Powwow
November 13, 2024
Prospective transfer students at a recent orientation.
Transfer Students Find Community at USM
November 12, 2024
Mika Singh
Bollywood Star Reflects on Musical Journey and Offers Advice
November 13, 2024
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
November 13, 2024
Hannah Scott Back
Hannah Scott Back: Mentor and Servant Leader
October 30, 2024
USM senior lecturer, Keltoum Rowland often reflects on how her upbringing in different countries motivated her embrace of different languages.
Keltoum Rowland: A Love for Travel, Language
October 23, 2024
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
October 2, 2024
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
November 13, 2024
Editor's Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
Editor’s Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
November 7, 2024
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
November 6, 2024
A Pay to Park sign on the USM Hattiesburg campus.
College is a big Deal, Parking Shouldn’t be
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.
Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football
October 30, 2024
The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.
The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students
September 11, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
March 21, 2024
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
February 16, 2024
Graphic by Abigail Troth.
The Grammy Awards were just fine, and that’s it
February 7, 2024
USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.
Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall
November 13, 2024
Leah Williams
Leah Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing
November 13, 2024
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
November 7, 2024
Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.
Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season
November 6, 2024
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
November 19, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
November 19, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
November 12, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
October 4, 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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Food Hall to open in Hub City

Food Hall to open in Hub City

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
The entrance to the Gulf Park campus.

USM’s School of Coastal Resilience undergoing change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
Students at USM were able to participate in the classic Blizzard of Bucks Game Show at the Joe Paul Student Theater. Students could participate in the game and earn up to $500.

SMAC hoat Blizzards of Buck Game Show

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
USM students were invited to learn lessons on financial stability to aid their future.

USM participates in National Financial Capability Month

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
There are many resources available for students and members of the community.

SAPA and MAPS callab for panel on abuse

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
Students could be seen dancing during IDEAL Women’s Week of Excellence disco party celebration.

IDEAL Women present Week of Excellence

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
The fashion show featured many stylish and daring looks.

Delta Sigma Theta flies through the decades

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Southern Miss Division of Student Affairs is working to hard to ensure the engagement and availability of resources for students.

Student Affairs increasing engagement through change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
Students were invited to a picnic featuring fun activities for all.

First-generation and transfer students enjoy picnic

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Association for Women Geoscientists hosted its inaugural meeting after starting the Mississippi chapter of the organization.

USM presents the Association for Women Geoscientists meeting

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
SMAC provided an afternoon of fun for students with VR racing headsets.

SMAC hosts VR racing simulator

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted the “Essence of Black” event for the Black community to learn about their history and culture.

AKAs host “Essence of Black” event for USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Theta Eta hosted their annual Miss Theta Eta Scholarship pageant, crowning Iyanna Amos.

Miss Theta Eta crowned at USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Mbody was one of the many shops available at the IDEAL Women Black Business Expo.

IDEAL Women hosts Black Business Expo

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
At the AASO 7th Annual Cultural Legends Ball, students were treated to a fun evening of dancing and fellowship.

AASO hosts 7th Cultural Legends Ball

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
USM”s British Studies Program has existed for almost 50 years, and is now offering for students to join them for summer 2024.

British Studies Program offers information to students

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 14, 2024
Despite slipping and sliding in roller skates, USM students still gathered for an evening of food, photos, music, and fun provided by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Neon Skate Party

Raven Payne, Content Creator
February 7, 2024
Different hair care products were present at Lambda Theta’s Table Talk session on different ways to take care of hair.

Lambda Theta Chapter teaches students about hair care

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
USM students joined Sigma Gamma Rho in the Payne Center for an electric Zumba session.

Sigma Gamma Rho hosts Zumba Class for the community

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
December 2, 2023
Children gathered at the front of campus for an evening of candy, bouncy houses and costumes hosted by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Kids Halloween Carnival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
People at the Fall Wellness Festival gathered to enjoy food, fun, and furry friends like Cash Money the Therapy Dog.

USM presents Fall Wellness Festival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023

2023-24 EAGLE Scholars Program Cohort announced

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
USM Symphonic Winds with special guests Spirit of Southern and USM Jazztet perform at POPS in the Park.

Partners for the Arts hosts POPS in the Park

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
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