05/30/2026
USM grad and editor at large at Christianity Today Russell Moore explains why, now more than ever, education in the Liberal Arts and Humanities is vital:
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What makes us unique is the breadth of our course offerings, our nationally recognized programs, and our committed faculty. It is a great place to learn.
There are many great history departments throughout the country. What makes the Department of History at The University of Southern Mississippi unique is the breadth of our course offerings, our nationally recognized programs, and our committed faculty. We are big enough to offer quality programs, yet personal enough to give both undergraduate and graduate students individual attention. The Depart
05/24/2026
On this day in 1961, 27 Freedom Riders headed to New Orleans were arrested in the Jackson, Mississippi, bus station. https://ow.ly/VGT350Z2TYR
05/14/2026
Last week, the USM History Program and School of Humanities hosted its inaugural "Critical Karaoke" Contest and Party. Like a three-minute thesis (but with music!), contestants gave a mini-lecture about the cultural or historical significance of their chosen song while the song played in the background. The winning presentations were Em Smith's “Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two)”; Rachel Broome's "This Island"; Dr. Heather Stur's "Do They Know it's Christmas?"; and Dr. Chris Spaide's "Mississippi."
After the formal presentations were over, some actual karaoke was sung, from George Strait, to Zara Larsson, to Bon Jovi. (And yes, it was as gloriously cringe as you might imagine.) Keep your eyes peeled for next year's contest announcement -- you won't want to miss this!
05/12/2026
BREAKING: New study shows that engaging in arts and culture programming (visiting museums, making music, learning new things) can slow one's biological age in a way similar to exercise and healthy habits.
05/11/2026
Congratulations to Conner Mallette, winner of the John E. Wallace award for outstanding history major on our Gulf Park campus!
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