Chuck and Rita Scianna long were lauded for their generosity and support of the University of Southern Mississippi. Chuck Scianna died earlier this month

A Mississippi couple committed $25 million, the single largest gift in University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) history, in support of the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute’s campaign to build a new facility to advance world-class patient care and research.

The University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi College's accelerated law degree program will help students in more ways than one, alum says.

The University of Southern Mississippi has lost a steadfast friend, a cherished alumnus and one of its most generous investors: Charles "Chuck" C. Scianna Jr. Scianna passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at 71, surrounded by his family.

The University of Southern Mississippi announced Tuesday afternoon that all campuses will remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, and all classes will be canceled. The university will make a decision on Thursday's campus operations by 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Several Mississippi schools and universities have canceled classes Tuesday ahead of the forecasted winter snowstorm.

Mean Green of Mississippi Valley State University finally got to perform at Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20 after their GoFundMe was able to raise over $300k.

USM president Joe Paul received a $50,000 pay raise, while MVSU President Jerryl Briggs received an increase of $10,000.

Students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to pursue a career as an attorney now have access to an accelerated law school pathway, made possible through a newly established partnership with Mississippi College (MC).

The Mean Green Marching Machine of Mississippi Valley State University became embroiled in controversy after accepting an invitation to perform.

After its worst shooting game this season, Missouri basketball runs into a stout Ole Miss defense. To get over the hump, MU will stick with what it knows.

Sean Pedulla led the Rebels with 16 points, but standout scorers Matthew Murrell (1-for-9 shooting) and Jaemyn Brakefield (4-for-12) struggled, including the latter's missed jumper with four seconds left on the game's final shot.