SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi Graduate School's Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium showcased the research of over 70 graduate students on April 18 at the Hattiesburg campus. The symposium featured oral and poster presentations, highlighting innovative scholarship by students. Winners were announced for oral presentations in categories such as Arts and Humanities, Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Social and Educational Sciences and Business, and Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, awards were given for Mentor of the Year, Research Assistant of the Year, and Teaching Assistant of the Year. The event aimed to provide a platform for students to present their research in a supportive environment.

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SUMMARY: Mac McAnally, a renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist for Jimmy Buffett, will perform with some Coral Reefer friends and a symphony orchestra on July 27 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The concert will feature members of Buffett's band and the FestivalSouth Orchestra. Tickets range from $45-$80 and go on sale May 17. McAnally, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, has written hit songs for various artists and played on recordings for many well-known musicians. The concert aims to celebrate Buffett's legacy and keep the party going, reflecting McAnally's positive outlook on life. Tickets can be purchased online, and more information is available on the event's website.

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SUMMARY: Three MGCCC students have been selected to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, aiming to help students complete their undergraduate education with minimal debt. The scholarship, providing up to $55,000 a year, was awarded to William Sky Paulk, Frederick Cook, and Ashleigh Pierce, the only students from Mississippi to receive it. The students plan to pursue degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and social work, respectively. This scholarship, along with comprehensive educational advising, internship opportunities, and networking, aims to support high-achieving community college students in their journey towards completing their bachelor's degrees.

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