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USM HomeNewsCenter for Community Engagement to Host 'Abraham's Bridge' Film Screening Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:15am The Center for Community Engagement at The University of Southern Mississippi, in partnership with Parkway Heights United Methodist Church and the Listen First Coalition, will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary Abraham's Bridge on Thursday, July 16, as part of the third annual Better Together Film Festival.

USM HomeNewsSouthern Miss Expands Pathway for Future Military Nurses Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:35am | By: Morgan Smith Dr. Chris Winstead, Maj.

USM HomeNewsSouthern Miss Graduate Student Helps Advance NASA Research on Space Agriculture Mon, 06/29/2026 - 09:30am | By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi graduate student Sebastien (Seb) Malbrough is spending his summer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he is helping researchers explore how food can be grown during future missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.

USM HomeNewsSouthern Miss Alumni Association and Athletics Host Summer Tour Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:13am | By: Samantha McCain Alexander, APR The Southern Miss Alumni Association is joining Southern Miss Athletics to host its annual Summer Road Tour, a three-city celebration designed to bring Golden Eagles together ahead of football season.

USM HomeNewsMcKenzie to Lead Both School of Music and School of Performing and Visual Arts Mon, 06/22/2026 - 01:10pm | By: Mike Lopinto, Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi has named Dr. Colin McKenzie interim director of the School of Performing and Visual Arts while he continues in his current role as director of the School of Music. The appointment follows the departure of Prof.

USM HomeNewsFaculty Who Earn ACUE Certification More Likely to Remain at their Institutions, Research Finds Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:20am Research from The University of Southern Mississippi adds a powerful new dimension to the case for evidence-based faculty development The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) announced the findings of a new study showing that faculty who earned ACUE's Certification in Effective Teaching were...

USM HomeNewsSouthern Miss Opens Rural Digital Forensics Lab to Support Law Enforcement Thu, 06/11/2026 - 09:50am | By: Morgan Smith The University of Southern Mississippi is expanding access to digital forensic resources and training through the opening of the Rural Digital Forensics Initiative (RDFI) laboratory within the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security.

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:30am | By: NCS⁴ Staff Twelve professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, June 23-25, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

USM HomeNewsSouthern Miss, Forrest Health Partner to Enhance Nursing Education Wed, 06/10/2026 - 01:30pm | By: David Tisdale Students in The University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) can get invaluable experience in an active patient care setting through a new partnership with Forrest Health in Hattiesburg, potentially opening doors for them to careers with the local healthcare system.

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 02:06pm Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at The University of Southern Mississippi have earned a 100% pass rate on a national licensure test of their ability to serve effectively in the profession.