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News You Need: September 27, 2024
News You Need: September 27, 2024
October 9, 2024
USM professor encourages embracing culture
October 9, 2024
USM fraternity and sorority members gathered to support their teams during Homeruns for Heroes.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity hosts baseball charity event
October 9, 2024
Keenon Walker [Left] and Patrik-Ian Polk [Right] during a Q&A at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Patrik-Ian Polk visits Hattiesburg for film festival
October 9, 2024
Matthew F. Delmont
USM holds 2nd Annual Clyde Kennard Lecture and Scholar Visit
October 9, 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
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The effects of eating disorders in students
The effects of eating disorders in students
April 4, 2024
Wes Shaffer, coordinator of PRISM, the LGBTQ center at the University of Southern Mississippi, and USM Ph.D. student.
Letter of identity: The Wes Shaffer story
May 3, 2023
Hattiesburg GeoTour provides fun and treasure
Hattiesburg GeoTour provides fun and treasure
March 29, 2023
The unbelievably believable rational paradox of life
The unbelievably believable rational paradox of life
May 2, 2024
The Neuroscience of Inaction: Action > Talk
The Neuroscience of Inaction: Action > Talk
May 2, 2024
The Mississippi state flag.
Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month
April 25, 2024
“We must be open to the ideology that this happiness we deserve must be earned.”
The Happiness Paradox: Everything is A Problem
April 11, 2024
The risks and dangers of idolization
The risks and dangers of idolization
April 4, 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
Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Rodrigues Clark (0) runs between the tackles in the team's recent game against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns.
Golden Eagles fall to Ragin Cajuns
October 9, 2024
USM ESports coaches, Jeff Hughes and Joseph Blackwell standing in the ESports arena.
USM ESports team ready for new season
October 2, 2024
USM basketball players practice.
Southern Miss Men’s Basketball releases schedule
September 25, 2024
USM's Melyia Grayson greets kids before a game.
Southern Miss Women’s Basketball releases 2024-25 season schedule
September 25, 2024
USM's Rodrigues Clark rushes between defenders in a recent game against Jacksonville State.
USM Football falls to Jacksonville State
September 25, 2024
News You Need: September 27, 2024
News You Need: September 27, 2024
October 9, 2024
News You Need: September 29, 2023
News You Need: September 29, 2023
October 5, 2023
News You Need: September 22, 2023
News You Need: September 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
News You Need: September 15, 2023
News You Need: September 15, 2023
September 19, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 6
March 6, 2023
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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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