University of Southern Mississippi facts for kids
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Former names
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Mississippi Normal College (1910–1924) Mississippi State Teachers College (1924–1940) Mississippi Southern College (1940–1962) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | March 30, 1910 |
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Academic affiliation
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| Endowment | $103.5 million (2020) |
| President | Rodney D. Bennett |
| Provost | Steven R. Moser |
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Academic staff
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899 (Fall 2017) |
| Students | 14,606 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 11,451 |
| Postgraduates | 3,155 |
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31°19′47″N 89°20′02″W / 31.329638°N 89.333847°W |
| Campus | Urban, 300 acres (1.2 km2) |
| Colors | Black, gold |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I – Conference USA (until 2023) Sun Belt Conference (starting 2023) |
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The University of Southern Mississippi (USM or Southern Miss) is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Founded on March 30, 1910, the university is a dual campus institution, with the main campus located in Hattiesburg and the other large campus, Gulf Park, in Long Beach. It has five additional teaching and research sites, including the John C. Stennis Space Center and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL).
Originally called the Mississippi Southerners, the Southern Miss athletic teams became the Golden Eagles in 1972. The school's colors, black and gold, were selected by a student body vote shortly after the school was founded. While mascots, names, customs, and the campus have changed, the black and gold colors have remained constant. USM's 17 sport programs participate in NCAA Division I athletics, mainly as members of Conference USA.
Notable alumni and faculty
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Tori Bowie
Track & Field Olympic gold medalist -
Roger Brent
Cell and Molecular Biologist -
Phil Bryant
Governor of Mississippi, 2012–2020 -
Jimmy Buffett
Popular singer-songwriter -
Cat Cora
Chef, Iron Chef America -
Ray Guy
American football player, punter, NFL Hall of Fame -
Jeffery Hammond
Major General (retired), U.S. Army -
Brett Favre
American football player, 11-time Pro Bowler, Hall of Fame -
Gary Grubbs
Film and television actor -
Frances E. Lee
American academic, Professor of Politics at Princeton University -
Steven Palazzo
Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 2011–present -
Robert L. Stewart
Astronaut -
Clarence Weatherspoon
Basketball player, NBA -
Mike L. Edmonds, 14th President of Colorado College
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Images for kids
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The first five buildings erected on the university's Hattiesburg campus
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William David McCain (left) with Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson at signing of bill granting university status
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Kennard meeting sister Sara Tarpley on arrival in Chicago after parole in 1963
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Hattiesburg campus in 2011
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Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building, the "Dome"
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College Hall, one of the original structures
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Liberal Arts Building (left) and International Center (right)
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Century Park South dormitories
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Mardi Gras parade on Hardy Street
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M. M. Roberts Stadium
