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.

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

A University of Mississippi (UM) study showed a meteoric rise in methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. since the turn of the 21st century. The death rate rose 61-fold from

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

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

Lawmakers hear from Southern Miss, Miss. State and Ole Miss on how their universities are connecting veterans and military connected students to education options in the Magnolia State.

Mississippi's universities' governing board raised the salaries of Joe Paul at Southern Miss and Jerryl Briggs at Mississippi Valley State.

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.

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.