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Jesmyn Ward, a Mississippi resident and author of the bestselling “Salvage The Bones,” will speak along with fellow author and Mississippian Kiese Laymon at the University of Southern Mississippi’s University Forum at 6:30 p.m. on March 9. USM official Renee M. Bailey said works from Ward and Laymon are “visceral” and touch on the realities of being Black in Mississippi.

Mississippi authors, award winners Ward and Laymon to present University Forum March 9

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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 05:35 PM

Two acclaimed Mississippi writers who are keeping the state’s tradition of literary excellence vibrant will be the guest presenters for the next University of Southern Mississippi University Forum Online set for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9.

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University Archives, Downtown Hattiesburg Association Collaborate on Black History Month Project

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On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 02:36 PM

Faculty and staff in University Archives at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently assisted the Downtown Hattiesburg Association in commemorating Black History Month with the production of window exhibits currently on display through the end of February in the front windows of the building that once housed the Kress Department Sto

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Superintendent: School district ‘committed’ to restoring old high school gymnasium, which was heavily damaged in Sunday blaze.

'Our hearts are heavy'

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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 02:51 PM

Members of the Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees met in executive session during their monthly meeting Feb. 9 to discuss, among other items, the fire that burned out the interior of the old Hattiesburg High School gymnasium in the early morning hours of Feb. 7.

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Professor Shin publishes PR theory book

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On Fri, 02/05/2021 - 02:39 PM

Jae-Hwa Shin, a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, has co-authored “Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies,” the first authored public relations theory book in its field.

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USM spring forum starts February 9

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On Fri, 02/05/2021 - 02:34 PM

Two acclaimed international performing artists and educators will help the University of Southern Mississippi kick off its online spring 2021 University Forum programming.

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Merchants & Marine Bank makes donation to Hattiesburg early learning collaborative

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:00 PM

A recently established Hattiesburg bank announced its support of the Hattiesburg Public School District’s early age literacy programming with a significant donation.

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Forrest County schools consider hybrid model for the new year

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On Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:10 AM

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to swell in Mississippi and across the country, the Forrest County School District is considering employing the hybrid model of instruction once students return from the winter holiday break.

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Jones achieves doctoral goal with the help of ‘his village’

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On Wed, 12/16/2020 - 11:10 PM

Even if he helps just one person in his career – through either his teaching or research – Ray Jones says all of his hard work in pursuit of his doctorate at the University of Southern Mississippi will have been worth it.

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USM electronic sports teams join conference

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On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:10 PM

The University of Southern Mississippi Eagle eSports program has expanded its opportunities for competition and exposure by joining with other schools from across the country in the National eSports Collegiate Conference.

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Bank awards early learning gift to Hattiesburg schools

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On Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:20 AM

Jerome Brown and Chase Blankenship of The First, A National Banking Association, presented a check for $350,000 to the Hattiesburg Public School District’s Early Learning Collaborative at the HPSD Board of Trustees regular monthly board meeting Nov. 10.
It was one of the largest external gifts to the district in recent years.

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