Southern Miss Golden Eagles Freeing the Power of the Individual he University of Southern Mississippi is a com- Freeing the Power of the Individual means that at Quick Facts Tprehensive doctoral and research extensive uni- The University of Southern Mississippi students versity. Founded in 1910 as Mississippi Normal begin to understand their unique power as they pre- • The main campus is located in Hattiesburg College, Southern Miss has a rich heritage as the pare for life. In a place that nurtures personal growth with an area population of nearly 80,000, first state-supported teacher training school. and excellence, our students are surrounded with located along the I-59 Technology Corridor The mission of the University of Southern new experiences and challenges at Southern Miss. where some of the world’s leading technology Mississippi is to be a leading university in engag- The power of the individual means having a companies call Mississippi home. ing and empowering individuals to transform lives quest to make a connection, explore new avenues • Student count fall 2005: 16,050 and communities. Our values are to lead with aca- and experience college life with authenticity, passion • Southern Miss is the only SREB Level 1 – demic excellence, conduct innovative research, and vision. Southern Miss is a special place that designated institution in the state by the provide cultural enrichment, conduct economic frees and inspires with expertise and empathy, con- Southern Regional Education Board, the development, create healthier communities, con- vincingly. We are preparing powerful people that nation’s first interstate compact for educa- tribute to global communities and educate the exude extraordinary warmth and confidence and go tion, founded in 1948 with 16 member states. whole student. onward to excel in life’s challenges. • Southern Miss graduates more PhDs than any other state institution; 139 last year. • Southern Miss is the only dual-campus uni- versity in the state. Teaching, research sites and campuses on the Mississippi Gulf Coast include: Southern Miss at Stennis NASA Space Center in Waveland; Southern Miss at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi; Southern Miss at Jackson County; the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), which includes Cedar Point and the J.L. Scott Marine Education Center; Southern Miss Gulf Coast Student Services teaching cam- pus, Gulfport while the Gulf Park campus is under repair following Hurricane Katrina. • 135 degrees offered • Receives over $80 million in research Hub Plaza support for activities • The University is comprised of five Colleges: • College of Arts and Letters Administration Building • College of Business • College of Education and Psychology • College of Health • College of Science and Technology • Southern Miss is home to the second oldest Honors College in the nation. • The university is an internationally recog- nized leader in marine and hydrographic sci- ences research, education, exploration and outreach with facilities at the Stennis NASA Space facility and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, the premier research facility for the Gulf of Mexico. • Southern Miss boasts one of the top ten ranked polymer science degree programs in the country and our graduate program includes one of the most advanced rapid prototyping systems in the world. 2 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Powerful Alumni Prominent Alumni Powerful people make a contribution that others value and embrace. We are proud of all of our graduates. Notable achievements from alumni in the public eye make us espe- cially proud. Read here about some of our distinguished alum- ni. We honor their achievements and the visibility they give to Southern Miss. Whether in the corporate world or on the athletic field, Buford Gene Gary Ray Lou-Ann Sally-Ann The University of Southern Mississippi has graduates impact- Blount Carlisle Grubbs Guy Poynter Roberts ing our world in powerful ways. Natalie Allen ’84 – Broadcast professional, former anchor for to Southern Miss. Honored by President Bill Clinton with the CNN, currently with MSNBC Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian Powerful Research Major General Buford Blount ’71 – Commander of the U.S. award. Won the United Nations Avicenna Medal for educational The power of research–it’s commanding and connective. It Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, who led ground troops to fight the commitment opens our eyes and our world to new discoveries that become war against Iraq Marilyn Mim ’76 – Internationally famous opera singer. She has Chad Bradford – Currently pitching with Major League Baseball’s performed in such locales as Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan tomorrow’s knowledge or products. New York Mets opera House and has performed with the New York City Opera In Hattiesburg, research is abundant. Most noteworthy Lloyd D. Brinkman ’53 – Owner of L.D. Brinkman Carpet Company, Perry Phenix – Member of the 2000 AFC Champion are efforts in the polymer sciences. The Mississippi Polymer owner of Mr. Gatti’s Pizza Tennessee Titans Phil Bryant ’77 – State Auditor John “Bubba” Phillips ’51, ’53 – Played with Major League Institute (MPI) is a full–service resource for polymer–related Jimmy Buffet ’69 – Singer, songwriter and author, one of only six Baseball’s Chicago White Sox in the 1959 World Series industries. With direct access to the faculty of the School for authors to have a bestseller on both the fiction and nonfiction against the Dodgers Polymers and High Performance Materials at the University of rankings of The New York Times Todd Pinkston ’00 – Currently a member of the NFL’s Philadelphia Gene Carlisle ’64 – Entrepreneur whose corporation includes more Eagles. Helped lead the Eagles to three-straight NFC Championship Southern Mississippi, recognized as one of the Top-10 than 100 restaurants and hotels Games, as well as the 2004 Super Bowl Polymer Science programs in the United States by U.S. News James Ray Carpenter ’50, ’51 – Former president of the Edwin Pittman ’57 – Former Chief Justice of the Mississippi and World Report, the MPI helps industry solve technical Professional Golfers’ Association of America, continues to serve on Supreme Court the PGA Rules Committee and has worked as an official at virtually Jeffrey Posey – Currently a member of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills problems, train employees, and improve processes and prod- all of the major tournament championships. Lou Ann Poynter ’69, ’70 – Former Senior Executive Vice President ucts. A vital contributor to the economic development of the Keith Cobb ’63 – Currently a business consultant and strategic advi- of Union Planters Bank state, polymer research and innovation is an everyday hap- sor for several companies, former CEO of Alamo Rent-A-Car. Sally-Ann Roberts ’74, ’76 – Co-host of the Eyewitness Morning pening at Southern Miss. Jim “Peanuts” Davenport ’56 – A former manager of Major News on WWL-TV in New Orleans. It is the highest-rated local League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants morning newscast in the nation. Anchoring the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the east and west Hanford Dixon – Former NFL Pro Bowel defensive back with the Bruce Rossmeyer – Owner of one of the top Harley Davidson ends are two world–class operations. The Gulf Coast Cleveland Browns dealerships in the nation. Research Laboratory, entering its 60th year of operation, is the Ralph Dunagin – Creator of the editorial comic strip Dunagin’s People Chuck Scarborough ’69 – Anchor for WNBC News in New York Brett Favre – Only three-time NFL MVP, he led the Green Bay (also does national NBC news) premiere research facility for the Gulf of Mexico. Utilizing Packers to two consecutive Super Bowl wins. David Sheffield ’72 – Script writer. Did work for Saturday Night remote sensing science and technology in conjunction with Tim Floyd – Former NBA head coach, Entering his second season Live and also wrote Police Academy II and Coming to America data to address topics of importance to the ecology and econ- as coach of the University of Southern California Trojans Brigadier General Robert L. Stewart ’64 – Director of Plans for Evelyn Gandy – First female Lieutenant Governor in Mississippi history the United States Space Command and Commander of the U.S. omy of the northern Gulf of Mexico, current research projects Gary Grubbs ’72 – Hollywood actor, has appeared in television Army element, North American Aerospace Defense NASA in 1978, span terrestrial, wetland and coastal marine habitats. shows including Will and Grace, ER, X-Files, and Touched by an qualifying as an astronaut the following year. He was mission At the Stennis NASA Space Center on the west end of Angel. More recently, he was in the Academy Award winning specialist on two space shuttle flights and participated in two movie “Ray.” extravehicular activities (EVA) involving the use of a Manned the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Southern Miss is located at the Ray Guy ’78 – Former punter, defensive back and baseball pitcher Maneuvering Unit. This was the first time ever that astronauts nation's premier NASA installation for earth sciences and for Southern Miss, He was the punter for the Oakland/Los Angeles performed un-tethered operation from a space craft in flight rocket propulsion testing. The Department of Marine Science, Raiders for many years. He was selected as NFL’s top punter when Nan Sumrall ’88 – The 1985 Miss Mississippi is currently the league selected their 75th anniversary team. First Southern co-host of Prime Time County on The Nashville Network located here, and offers Master's and Ph.D. degrees and a Miss player ever to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Pat Surtain – Currently a member of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs unique one–year Master's degree in Hydrographic Science. Bobby Hamilton – Two time Super Bowl champion and current Adalius Thomas ’00 – Currently plays for the NFL’s Baltimore The Southern Miss Center of Higher Learning at Stennis member of the Oakland Raiders Ravens.