Research, Evaluation, Statistics & Assessment USM

A big congratulations to RESA PhD student, Tommie Killen, on receiving notice that her paper titled 'Screen Time and Adolescents’ Academic Achievement' was published in the World Voices Nexus: The World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) Chronicle Vol. 9 No. 2&3.

Tommie also presented this study at the 2024 WCCES Conference. Almost 2 years later, she is seeing her final product in print. Dr. Kevin E. Wells co-authored alongside Tommie on this project as it was originally part of Dr. Wells REF 792 Special Problems course where Dr. Wells taught his students how to conduct research using secondary data.

A huge achievement and great work! ✨ (As this is also Tommie's first 1st author paper). You can read their paper below at the following link. The WCCES Chronicle is an open access journal.

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☀️ Summer hours begin June 1 at Cook and Gulf Coast Libraries!

Be sure to check our updated schedule before your next visit so you can plan your study sessions, research time, and borrows all summer long. 📚😎

Cook Library
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 10 pm
Friday: 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12 – 10 pm

Gulf Coast Library
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 9 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: Closed

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Fantastic news!! Congratulations to Dr. Shelley!

As of July 1, 2026, Dr. Kyna Shelley will officially transition into her new role as the Director of the School of Education, continuing her impactful leadership at Southern Miss. 👏

Dr. Shelley is a triple alumna of the university, earning her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in psychology before embarking on a distinguished academic career. Since returning to USM, she has held several key roles, including professor of educational research and associate director of the school. Dr. Shelley now enters this permanent leadership position with an extensive wealth of institutional experience.

During her time as interim director, she provided what Dean Trent Gould described as "thoughtful and stabilizing leadership" during a pivotal period of transition and growth. The College of Education & Human Sciences' Dean also highlighted her diligent work in strengthening the School's visibility and its vital connections to school communities throughout Mississippi.

Looking toward the future, Dr. Shelley is eager to continue her work strengthening programs, pursuing curricular innovation, and deepening engagement with community partners. She remains committed to the mission of the School and the ultimate success of its students.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shelley on this well-deserved appointment! 🦅✨

🌟Coming Soon: Celebrating Student Success🌟

Get ready to join us this week as we honor and recognize our outstanding students in School of Education programs! Starting tomorrow, we will be sharing spotlights of these exceptional Golden Eagles who have demonstrated a profound commitment to educational leadership, academic excellence, and the success of their communities.

From innovative classroom teachers and future administrators to dedicated researchers and community leaders, this year's winners represent the very best of our undergraduate and graduate programs. We invite you to follow along as we highlight their unique journeys, career aspirations, and the impact they are making across the field of education.

Be sure to tune into our page all week long, so you don't miss a single spotlight!🦅🎉

• Congratulations to RESA students Roxanne Kingston and Samuel Owusu for graduating with their PhDs last night! These two have worked hard for this amazing achievement. Congratulations Drs!
( photo from left to right - Dr. Kevin Wells, Dr. Roxanne Kingston, Dr. Thomas Lipscomb, and Dr. Samuel Owusu). ✨
*also big congratulations to Andrews Acquah who did not walk - but received his Masters also this Spring! 🍾🎉🎓

🎓 Attention Doctoral & MFA Graduates! 🎓

Commencement hooding rehearsal is set for Wednesday, May 13 at 10 AM in Reed Green Coliseum for all doctoral and MFA graduates and their hooding professors.

📍 Please enter through the Southeast door. During rehearsal, you’ll go through each step of the ceremony experience, from lineup and seating to crossing the stage and receiving your hood.

Attendance is optional, but we strongly recommend being there to help make commencement day smooth and stress-free! Can’t make it? The rehearsal will be livestreamed on the University of Southern Mississippi Graduate School page for anyone who wants to follow along!

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Graduate Students, The Division of Student Affairs is hosting Short Stacks and Late Night Snacks tonight at 8PM in the Union Atrium. Make sure to stop by!

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