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Lance Nail listens to a member of the audience speak during a provost candidate forum in Joe Paul Student Theater on April 18, 2023.

Nail selected as USM’s next provost

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter | May 16, 2023

Lance Nail will become the next provost at the University of Southern Mississippi it was announced via an email to the campus community from president Joe Paul on Tuesday, May 16. This comes after weeks...

Dr. Joe Paul at the official announcement of his presidency on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2022. | Loren Jones, Printz Executive Editor

Editorial: Dr. Joe Paul becomes 11th Southern Miss President, but why?

SM2 Staff | November 2, 2022

Excitement spread on campus as the University of Southern Mississippi named Dr. Joe Paul as the 11th president on Oct. 24. Students, faculty and administration expressed their joy at this announcement,...

Dr. Joe Paul, 11th President of USM. | Courtesy of University Communications

Dr. Joe Paul Announced as 11th President of USM

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the 11th president of The University of Southern Mississippi by voting to name Dr. Joe Paul, currently serving as...

Alumni Association to Hold Roast for Joe Paul

Alumni Association to Hold Roast for Joe Paul

Afnan Beauti and Afnan Beauti | April 23, 2015

The Southern Miss Alumni Association will host a Retirement Roast in honor of Joe Paul, the retiring vice president for student affairs. Paul has served The University of Southern Mississippi for over...

Students Reflect on Retiring VP's Legacy, Commitment to USM

Students Reflect on Retiring VP’s Legacy, Commitment to USM

Wilton Jackson and Wilton Jackson | February 12, 2015

Every year, incoming freshmen and transfer students enter The University of Southern Mississippi with many thoughts and feelings. Some enter the golden doors of Bennett Auditorium for orientation feeling...

Vice president for student affairs to retire in June

Vice president for student affairs to retire in June

Kathryn Miller and Kathryn Miller | February 6, 2015

Joe Paul, vice president for student affairs at The University of Southern Mississippi, will step down after working 39 years on campus, effective June 30. Paul, 61, served 21 of those years as USM's...

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