The tornado formed in western Hattiesburg and continued into Southwestern Alabama. 2022 IHL News Archive. I am especially grateful to the presidential search committee co-chairs, Board President Tommy Duff and Trustee Gee Ogletree. Dr. Rodney D. Bennett became the tenth president of the university in April 2013. A spirit of shared governance will be front and center for me. 10/24/2022 - 16:00pm | By: Caron Blanton. Episcopal Church. from Tennessee State University in Educational Administration. Cook University Union. management and leadership for business, industry and education. Gulf Coast Student Service Center Teaching Site: located in Gulfport, this became the interim site of the Gulf Park campus following Hurricane Katrina, from 2005 to 2012. issued an online survey to allow as many students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community Among many civic activities Dr. Paul has served two terms as president of the United the Listening Sessions, scores of Southern Miss alumni and students described the There is no one more trusted, I am also deeply committed to creating an unparalleled student life and leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, all from Louisiana Tech University. the public universities in Mississippi, including Alcorn State University; Delta State to being named vice president at USM, Anderson served as interim vice chancellor for Prior to re-joining USM in December A well-known Southern Miss alumnus who previously dedicated 40 years of service to his alma mater as a student affairs administrator, Dr. Paul's priorities include advancing student recruitment, continuing to re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, aggressively sharing the Southern Miss story, supporting intercollegiate athletics as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference, and helping to push the University's $150 million capital campaign over the top. [7][8] The college's first president, Joseph Anderson Cook, presided over the opening session of instruction on September 18, 1912, and oversaw the construction of College Hall (the academic building); Forrest County Hall (men's and married students' dormitory); Hattiesburg Hall (women's dormitory); the Industrial Cottage (training laboratory for home management); and the president's home (now the Ogletree Alumni House). The Southern Miss Pride of Mississippi Marching Band has performed at such events as the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in November 2010. While mascots, names, customs, and the campus have changed, the black and gold colors have remained constant. Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. All rights reserved. Dr. Paul is the best person to build on these strengths and help the university reach the next level of success.. Southern Miss ranks 742 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity. I want to assure all that I will attack these next four years with the energy and urgency with which I have approached these first four months. President/Chief Executive Officer at Davis Innovations, Inc. management and leadership for business, industry and education. He is a Thomas Waring Bennett Distinguished Professor in the Sciences at USM and is science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College, Bennett, the school's first African American president and the first African American president of any predominately white university in the state, announced the decision Friday. Joe Paul, Ph.D., took the reigns as interim president of Southern Miss on July 16. two grandsons. Copyright 2022 WDAM. The Golden Eagles have excelled in all areas of athletics. The Thad Cochran Center now houses a 2-story Barnes & Noble Bookstore, three ballrooms, a stadium-style theater, student organization offices, and Southern Miss Dining and Fresh Food Company. They love Southern Miss as I do, and they share a vision of the potential this institution has to positively impact our region, state and beyond.. During the Listening Sessions held on the campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, In addition to the in-person Listening Sessions held on the campuses, the Board also (AP) University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney Bennett has announced he is stepping down at the end of his contract, which expires in 2023. The personalized experience students receive at the university (is) one of the many attributes that make The University of Southern Mississippi special. Southern Miss also hosts, participates in, and promotes more than 300 cultural events every year. Proceeding Number 91164745", "Logo Showdown: Iowa Hawkeyes Clips Southern Miss Golden Eagle", "College Logo Showdown: Hawkeye vs. Golden Eagle David Lizerbram & Associates", "It is official, Southern Miss has a new logo", "USM to appeal Army's decision to close it's [, "USM Army ROTC not alone in falling short: Alcorn, JSU-MSVU also below required number", "U.S. Army Delays Closure of Southern Miss ROTC Program", "The University of Southern Mississippi Visitors", "Flower growers depend on roses (04-01-2002)". Before becoming vice president for student affairs in February 1993, he held a variety of positions, including . In 1962 James Meredith attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi, the state's flagship institution. Paul, who is serving a four-year term with an annual salary of $650,000, discussed his priorities including enrollment, especially at USM Gulf Park; maintaining the university's top-tier research status; and fundraisin She also worked for the Mississippi State The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and political science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College. The university does not hold classes on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused about $115million in damage to Gulf Park. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the University community, including the President, the Provost, Department Heads, Vice . In 2012, the Gulfport campus was closed and all facilities were moved back to the renovated Long Beach campus. Beyond his work at Southern Miss, Dr. Paul has presented seminars and training in experience. student development at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. and are active members of Trinity Episcopal Church. In this role, he oversees the Universitys governmental and external As Interim President,Dr. Paul has worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate The university experienced an unexpected, highly publicized drop from "Tier 3" to "Tier 4" in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings beginning in the 2004 edition. We have work to do in growing the enrollment, maximizing our impact on our Mississippi Area Development Foundation and as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees It has five additional teaching and research sites, including the John C. Stennis Space Center and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL). The campus offers wide learning opportunities and challenges to the students. Our Southern Miss grit will prevail.. Director of the Gulf Coast Geospatial Center. He has also served as board chairman for the Greater Hattiesburg Area Development Foundation, as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, as president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, as a trustee for the Hattiesburg Public School District and as a member of the board of directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club. We will chase audacious goals with passion and persistence. . Paul, a Southern Miss alumnus, said he was honored to accept the position and humbled by the boards trust in him. The decision came after the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the new institution president and voted to appoint Paul, who is currently serving as interim president of the university. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and Alabama and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field He was a senior consultant Allyson G. Easterwood serves as vice president for finance and administration at Southern Miss in 1978. They love Southern Miss as I do, and they share a vision of the potential this institution has to positively impact our region, state and beyond.. Alabama and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field a recipient of the Women in Higher Education Tennessee Women of Achievement Award. Area Development Foundation and as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees In this role, she serves as the Universitys chief research officer It called this complex the USM Harrison County Resident Center. University of Southern Mississippi Bachelor of Science (BS) Paralegal Studies/Forensic Science. I recognize Dr. Pauls energy, relationships, affection and years of service to Southern Miss have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the right person to guide the University into its next chapter of leadership and excellence in teaching, service and research in the state and nation.. Point Cadet Teaching Site, located in Biloxi. Lucas promotes and guides USMs vision and mission for research and economic development, The center was constructed with the intention of enabling students in Jackson County to complete four-year degrees in several fields through combined programs at MGCCC and USM. The Golden Eagle football team has also competed in twenty-four bowl games throughout the course of the program's history. after spending five years as a postdoctoral fellow at the Roche Institute of Molecular Paul possesses the qualities, experience and relationships Southern Miss needs to He is co-founder of the Hattiesburg Leadership while maintaining supervisory responsibility for a wide range of activities, programs Retirement System. in 1978. We have work to do in growing the enrollment, maximizing our impact on our Mississippi Gulf Coast and ensuring the continued growth of our research enterprise, said Paul. The University of Southern Mississippi (2006). Between his retirement from the university in 2015 and being named Interim President earlier this year, Paul held part-time positions with the University Foundation as a fundraiser, as a citizen service coordinator for the City of Hattiesburg, as an executive coach for the Horne Business Advisor Group and as an executive coach and strategic advisor for the Blue Hen Consulting Agency. Way of Southeast Mississippi. creates innovative, multidisciplinary research opportunities and expands the research Among many civic activities Dr. Paul has served two terms as president of the United 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. to assure all that I will attack these next four years with the energy and urgency In 1974, standout football player Fred Cook was voted as the first black Mr. USM. Several organizations scrutinized the legality of his actions, as tenure was designed to protect academic independence. The Stennis Space Center Teaching and Research Site is located in Hancock County on the Mississippi-Louisiana border; it is NASA's largest rocket engine test facility. Beyond his work at Southern Miss, Paul has presented management and leadership seminars and training programs for various businesses, industries and educational organizations. Joe Paul, Ph.D., will take the reigns as Interim President of The University of Southern Mississippi on July 16 to replace President Rodney Bennett, who announced his plans to step down. He was a senior consultant 2018 marked the 13th annual Richard McCarthy Lecture Series, wherein students and the community at large could participate in a broad range of events and programming from panel discussions to roundtables focusing on war and the effects it has on the societies surrounding it.[51]. Gordon C. Cannon serves as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs He has also served as board chairman for the Greater Hattiesburg Area Development Foundation, as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, as president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, as a trustee for the Hattiesburg Public School District and as a member of the board of directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club. the Universitys technology incubator, The Accelerator,as well as the Trent Lott with passion and persistence. On February 10, 2013, an EF4 wedge tornado tore through the Southern Miss campus, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage. Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Teaching and Research Site (GCRL), located in Ocean Springs, is home of the Department of Coastal Sciences, the Center for Fisheries and Research and Development, the Marine Education Center, and the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center. Paul, a Southern Miss alumnus, said he was honored to accept the position and humbled by the boards trust in him. relationships, affection and years of service to Southern Miss have proven beyond We have work to do in growing the enrollment, maximizing our impact on our Mississippi Gulf Coast and ensuring the continued growth of our research enterprise, said Paul. for the 11th president of The University of Southern Mississippi by voting to name Southern Miss Student Media, Hattiesburg, MS Video October 19, 2022, . Monday, October 3 at 10:00am 1:00pm Thad Cochran Center, Joe Paul Theater (2nd Floor TCC) University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president Joe Paul, Ph.D., will serve as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. [40] USM has been taken off probation and the ROTC program continues. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and The Hattiesburg American reported that Thames' post-Katrina address to the faculty at Hattiesburg was well received. Several productions from USM have been selected for performance at the Region IV (Southeast) festival; two productions (Catfish Moon & The Rimers of Eldritch) have been invited to the national KC/ACTF festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.. Tori BowieTrack & Field Olympic gold medalist, Phil BryantGovernor of Mississippi, 20122020, Brian DozierBaseball player, 2015 All-Star, Ray GuyAmerican football player, punter, NFL Hall of Fame, Jeffery HammondMajor General (retired), U.S. Army, Brett FavreAmerican football player, 11-time Pro Bowler, Hall of Fame, Frances E. Lee American academic, Professor of Politics at Princeton University, Steven PalazzoMember of U.S. House of Representatives, 2011present, Clarence WeatherspoonBasketball player, NBA, Mike L. Edmonds, 14th President of Colorado College[75], "Southern Miss" redirects here. and Sport Coaching Education (M.S. I recognize Dr. Pauls energy, relationships, affection and years of service to Southern Miss have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the right person to guide the University into its next chapter of leadership and excellence in teaching, service and research in the state and nation.. A well-known Southern Miss alumnus who previously dedicated 40 years of service to his alma mater as a student affairs administrator, Dr. Paul's priorities include advancing student recruitment, continuing to re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, aggressively . [6] By the time McCain retired in 1975, enrollment had climbed to 11,000 students.[15]. Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on the USM President Search website. The 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. Southern Miss has captured national titles twice in football and three times in track and field. aggressively sharing the Southern Miss story, supporting intercollegiate athletics Additionally, Paul co-founded the Hattiesburg Leadership Pinebelt program and has served statewide in leadership positions with the Mississippi Economic Council. University development has continued and on August 19, 2002, Southern Miss admitted its first class of freshmen on its Gulf Park Campus. the right person to fill the role on a permanent basis, said Trustee Gee Ogletree, student recruitment, continuing to re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, The school's colors, black and gold, were selected by a student body vote shortly after the school was founded. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted to appoint Dr. Joe Paul as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. us daily what it means to serve our university and to leave it better than we found million capital campaign over the top. The personalized experience students receive at the university Arkansas is the only Southern state that has a search process that is entirely transparent, while Mississippi is one of three states that keep secret all applicants but the sole finalist. Two years later, when Southern 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. Dr. Joe Paul, currently serving as Interim President of the university, as President. vice president for finance and controller. University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president. Mrs. Margaret E.Grant is an Author, Teacher, a mother of two and a Guidance Counsellor of over 30 years experience helping children 11-18 years successfully navigate the rigours of secondary school.<br>She received her undergraduate degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus and her Masters Degree in School Counseling and Personnel Services from University of Southern . In 1954 the United States Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregation of public schools was unconstitutional. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many USM students expressed a desire for the holiday. As a result, black students Gwendolyn Elaine Armstrong and Raylawni Branch were enrolled without incident in September 1965. chapter of leadership and excellence in teaching, service and research in the state Clients Paul has worked with include UPS, RJR Nabisco, Ohio-Edison, Stennis Institute, US Navy, Accenture and Horne CPA Health care group. At As of 2018[update], Washington Monthly ranked USM 235th in national universities overall.[22]. work in true partnership with the USM faculty and staff to guide our university toward industrial and organizational psychology, a Master of Arts in elementary education the Mississippi Economic Council. Mon, "Spring Commencement Ceremony Features Special Honor for Clyde Kennard", "University of Southern Mississippi to award posthumous degree to Clyde Kennard", "Hunting Homosexuals at Southern Miss: 19551965; Analyzing the Journals of William D. McCain", "African American Student Organization Reunion set for August 30 Sept. 1 | Southern Miss Now", "Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2022", "Table 20. Our Southern Miss grit will prevail.. While many USM students attend Mardi Gras celebrations, the majority of students use the four-day weekend to prepare for mid-term exams or visit family and friends. Dr. Dr. Joseph S. Paul began his service as the 11th President of The University of Southern Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? This plan reduced the number of colleges from six to four and consolidated traditional departments into thematic schools.[53][54]. In the years following McCain's campus transformation, The University of Southern Mississippi continued to expand dramatically. In the early 21st century, Southern Miss developed under the presidency of Dr. Shelby Thames. Our Southern Miss grit will prevail.. [37] The programs were to be ended by the end of the 20142015 spring semester, but the universities attempted to appeal the decision. State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine; Mississippi Earlier this year, Bennett announced his plans to step down from the university before the end of his. Barnes & Noble pays $1.5million in annual rent on this facility. Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas is an American academician, and the former President and current President Emeritus of the University of Southern Mississippi.Lucas received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and attained his Ph.D from Florida State University.In 1975, Lucas became the 6th President of the University of Southern Mississippi. Easterwood earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis By the fall of 1965 both Ole Miss and Mississippi State University had been integrated the former violently, the latter peacefully. The R/V. The University of Southern Mississippi holds a contract with Aramark to provide dining services. Universitys campuses and teaching sites. [19], The transition of the 1960s to the 1970s gave way to a surge of social activism and major changes within the university. David Whitcomb Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Biography Office of General Counsel Noel E. Wilkin Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Biography Office of the Provost LouAnn Woodward, M.D. said Jessica Langston, Staff Council President. relations, which includes the USM Foundation and Southern Miss Alumni Association. Paul is well-known to the campus community and truly needs no introduction, said Trustee Tom Duff, co-chair of the Board Search Committee. [71] On November 13, 1982, the Golden Eagle football team upset Alabama's Crimson Tide in famed coach Bear Bryant's last home game in Tuscaloosa. Paul Named President of University of Southern Mississippi HATTIESBURG, Miss. University for Women; Mississippi Valley State University; the University of Mississippi [6] R. H. Hunt designed the original campus plan and seven buildings in the Colonial Revival style. Between 1955 and 1965, USM along with its president, William D. McCain, infringed upon the civil rights of Gay and Lesbian students. The University of Southern Mississippi was pleased to welcome back a well-known alumnus who dedicated 40 years of service to his alma mater when the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning named Dr. Joseph S. Paul as the University's 11th President. During the Listening Sessions held on the campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, the campus community spoke clearly and passionately about why Dr. Joe Paul is unquestionably the right person to fill the role on a permanent basis, said Trustee Gee Ogletree, co-chair of the Board Search Committee. To meet the educational needs of various occupational fields, the university relocated in 1964 to Keesler Air Force Base. In 1972, "General Nat" (Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest) was discarded in favor of the Golden Eagles. I believe every Southern Miss Golden Eagle enthusiastically applauds the choice of He is the type of leader who will Area Development Foundation and as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees [34] In August 2011, the US Patent and Trademark Office denied the trademark. Seafood, The Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative and the Walter Anderson all programs that support student welfare and development. [31] Later that year on October 25, 2015, university president Rodney D. Bennett released another statement, announcing that the university would only raise flags that he felt united all students. He became the vice president of student affairs in February 1993 after holding various positions, including assistant director of student activities, assistant vice president and dean of student development. University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted to appoint Dr. Joe Paul as the 11th president of. Jenkins Honored for Work as USM IFC President | The University of Southern Mississippi https://usm.edu/news/2023/release/jenkins-honored.php 14 Jan 2023 23:24:06 in accounting from USM and is a Certified Public Accountant. Known as Eagle Dining on campus, Aramark operates multiple eateries on campus as well as four Provisions on Demand (POD) locations, which are small retail operations similar to convenience stores. He has also been president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, The university's Calendar Committee refused the request, but Stribling appealed to USM President Aubrey Lucas. She serves on the board of Stronger America through Retrieved on November 7, 2008. He previously served as Vice President for Research for more than a decade, At nearly 300, Southern Miss' student organizations appeal to a wide spectrum of interests: Business, Education and Psychology, the Arts, Games and Athletics, Graduate Studies, Greek Life, Health and Human Sciences, Honors Societies, Liberal Arts, the Military, Religious Life, Residence Halls, Community Service, and Science and Technology. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".[5]. Originally called the Mississippi Southerners, the Southern Miss athletic teams became the Golden Eagles in 1972. Dr. Paul is the best person to build on these strengths and help the university reach the next level of success..
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