The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future.
Our primary mission is to cultivate intellectual development and creativity through the generation, dissemination, application and preservation of knowledge.
In just 100 years, Southern Miss has grown from a small teachers' college into a premier research university with a national reputation for excellence in both academics and athletics.
A dual campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi.