University of Southern Mississippi News

It was during the midst of a tumultuous tour in Vietnam that Ron Shuff decided he would pursue a career in music once he landed back on American soil.

The University of Southern Mississippi will hold two commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 at Reed Green Coliseum on its Hattiesburg campus.

The Trent Lott National Center at The University of Southern Mississippi, in partnership with the Stennis Institute at Mississippi State University, will host an inaugural workshop titled, "Basic Community Economic Development: Practical Tools for Elected Officials" Dec. 11 on the Hattiesburg campus.

Anyone wanting to step away from the frenetic side of the Christmas season for a time and into a more reflective, inspirational side is invited to take part in a live nativity walking tour.

The public is invited to attend the Holiday Choral Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. today and Thursday at Main Street Baptist Church.

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Theatre will broadcast the National Theatre of Great Britain's 50th anniversary event at 7 p.m. Thursday.

The University of Southern Mississippi's Association of Office Professionals and Recreational Sports and Delta Tau Delta fraternity are hosting the 20th annual United Way Mega Garage Sale 8-11 a.m. Saturday at the Payne Center.

The University of Southern Mississippi has much for which to be thankful. We have the means and opportunity to educate our next generation of leaders.

The Hattiesburg Debutante Association will introduce 27 young women at its Annual Presentation Program on Dec. 21 at the Saenger Theater.

A delayed federal grant nixed a fall date for the area's annual "Right-Way-To-Throw-Away Day" household hazardous waste disposal event.

An estimated 700 people turned out Saturday night at the Duff Athletic Center at the University of Southern Mississippi to welcome home the Golden Eagles after their stunning 62-27 victory over University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Mark LaFrancis has always had an affinity and great respect for WWII veterans. His father, uncle and father-in-law served in the war, and he has had a desire for many years to do something that would honor and celebrate their service to the country.

A Minnesota couple with Coast ties is opening a gourmet olive oil and vinegar shop in Pass Christian just like the successful one they opened a year ago in Northfield, Minn.

In an effort to create better synergy, while strengthening the overall administrative structure, the School of Human Performance and Recreation at the University of Southern Mississippi has instituted a significant reorganization plan.

Courtney Calato is a little crazy for Harry Potter. She's read the books multiple times.

With a University of Louisville men's basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center and Light Up Louisville occurring simultaneously Friday evening, traffic downtown could be hectic.

If you're a Civil War historian, 2013 has been a banner year for lectures, interviews and those much-cherished book deals.

The Christmas season is a time for family, friends, fun and joy. However, a holiday season without a financial plan can easily turn a happy celebration into a time full of anxiety and debt.

The Mississippi Polymer Institute provided technical assistance to four Mississippi-based manufacturing companies yielding $3.6M in direct financial impact and resulting in the creation of 22 new jobs in Mississippi, according to data compiled by InnovateMEP Mississippi during survey period Quarter 3 2012 - Quarter 2 2013.

University of Southern Mississippi Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage interviews with Gulf Coast marine harvesters affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill are included in an initiative supported with funding by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.