26 Facts About Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a public research university with its main campus located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

University of Southern Mississippi was founded on March 30,1910, as Mississippi Normal College, a teacher-training school.

Southern Mississippi oversaw the construction of 17 new structures on campus and convinced Gov.

Southern Mississippi was likely aware that the charges against Kennard were fraudulent, but neither he nor other public officials made any objection.

Southern Mississippi's enrollment was accomplished after white rioting and use of federal troops to end the violence.

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Southern Mississippi's tenure was characterized by a significant increase in the quantity of research conducted at the university.

In June 2015 Southern Miss released a statement on the removal of the Mississippi state flag from all USM campuses.

In 2003, Southern Mississippi Miss replaced their attack eagle logo from the 1990s with an eagle head logo.

Two years later, when Southern Mississippi Miss attempted to trademark the new logo, the University of Iowa filed against it, for they believed it looked too similar to their Hawkeyes logo.

In 2014, Southern Mississippi Miss revealed a new logo that was a redesigned version of the 2003 logo.

Southern Mississippi described the tree in his book People, People, Everywhere.

University development has continued and on August 19,2002, Southern Mississippi Miss admitted its first class of freshmen on its Gulf Park Campus.

Southern Mississippi Miss offers approximately 189 programs leading to baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctorate degrees.

University of Southern Mississippi offers more than 250 clubs and organizations, as well as intramural athletics and special events.

University of Southern Mississippi is governed by the University President along with the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.

The President of the University of Southern Mississippi is the day-to-day administrator of Southern Miss and is appointed by and responsible to the State Institutions of Higher Learning Board.

University of Southern Mississippi recently began an academic reorganization changing the academic structure at the university and the roles of administrators.

In Fall 2006, The University of Southern Mississippi dedicated a 4-story, multimillion-dollar addition to its R C Cook University Union.

In Fall 2010, the University of Southern Mississippi opened Century Park, a gated living community with four residence halls and a multi-purpose building containing a convenience store.

University of Southern Mississippi holds a contract with Aramark to provide dining services.

University of Southern Mississippi has 13 residence halls, and about 5,000 students live on campus throughout the school year.

University of Southern Mississippi is one of the few universities to allow a two-day holiday each year for Mardi Gras.

Southern Mississippi Miss has captured national titles twice in football and three times in track and field.

University of Southern Mississippi baseball hosted the 2022 NCAA baseball regionals at Hill Denson Field at Pete Taylor Park, as well add the MHSAA softball championships at HawkinsBarker field.

The Southern Mississippi Miss basketball team is a one-time champion of the NIT tournament.

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University of Southern Mississippi is the only institution within the state, and one of a dozen universities in America, to be accredited in all four fine arts emphasis areas: art, dance, theatre and music.