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Veterans Day 2018 – Something Good Going On At USM

Despite the many overwhelming problems facing our nation today, on this Veterans Day we may want to reflect on a group of young Americans possessing extraordinary potential who in my view epitomize a “light in the darkness.”

Language and Addiction

Most of use likely know someone who has or is struggling with a substance use problem or an addiction. Addictions, specifically related to substances, is one of the most stigmatized public health problems worldwide. A major contributing factor to this stigma is the belief held by many about what an addiction is, how it began, and how it is maintained.

Making Health Care Relevant -- and Less Feared -- in the Mississippi Delta

People living in my home state of Mississippi often lack the information they need to stay healthy or manage their conditions.

State Support is Critical to Sustaining Programs that Grow Mississippi’s Economy

Mississippi legislators believe in public higher education in Mississippi. They believe in our mission and support our work. We all know the very difficult decisions they have had to make with limited state revenue and competing priorities. Limited state revenue impacts all state agencies and the services they are able to provide to Mississippi citizens.

Universities Serve as Partners in Economic Development Efforts

Economic development is a team sport. It takes lots of partners pulling together and bringing all resources to bear to land the projects that will bring dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of jobs to our state. Mississippi Public Universities are key partners in these efforts.

Mississippi Public Universities Support Mississippi’s Target Sectors for Economic Development

The Mississippi Development Authority, the economic and community development agency for the state, has identified eight target industries that are an excellent fit for Mississippi’s assets, human and natural resources, and business climate. These are the industries on which to focus our efforts to recruit, retain and grow.

Mississippi Public Universities Contribute 60K Jobs to State Employment

In 2015, Mississippi Public Universities’ contribution to Mississippi employment was 59,258, or approximately 3.74 percent, jobs in Mississippi. The university system contributed $3.78 billion, or approximately 3.5 percent, to total personal income in Mississippi.

SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT PROMOTES SELF ADVOCACY

Watching your daughter use her talent to provide inclusive service to others is very  rewarding.

Mississippi’s Most Important Wildlife Conservation Pioneer Was a Woman

A one-woman portrayal of Fannye A. Cook performed by wildlife biologist, Dr. Cathy Shropshire, is a must-see for anyone who loves Mississippi’s history and natural heritage and will be held March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Scianna Hall at The University of Southern Mississippi. Jayne Buttross introduces Cook here with the story of her important and lasting legacy .

PLAY BALL! A MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR

When it comes to special occasions, opening day of another baseball season ranks right near the top in the Coll household. At least, for one member.