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Department of Military Science

Department of Military Science & Leadership

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:

  • Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
  • Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
  • Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service

 

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When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.

 

 

Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN

Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.


 

 

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The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.

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Did you know that Federal Tuition Assistance helps cover 15-18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per academic year based on your branch of service? Approved TA course hours will be paid with your Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program from USM!

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College of Business Events

Mar
23

7:00 pm

The Southern Chorale presents Kreek’s Notebook by Tõnu Kõrvits at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 228 S. Beach Blvd Bay St. Louis

Kreek’s Notebook, oratorio by renowned Estonian composer Tõnu Kõrvits, has been very successful in Europe and is now approaching 30 performances in the United States. Southern Miss Choral Activities did the US premiere in 2014, and this is the 10th anniversary of that event. The work is in eight movements, each featuring melodies and text from Estonian folk hymns collected by Cyrillus Kreek during Soviet times. Cyrillus Kreek is one of the greatest influencers of development of national characteristics in Estonian art music. The hymns were being lost, so students of Kreek went to the villages to record these texts and melodies so they would survive. Many regard this work as mystical with its beautiful melodies and cannons.

Mar
25

12:00 am

GCRL Science Cafe Virtual and In-person at GCRL

Please join us for this hybrid GCRL Science Café In person at the GCRL Campus in the Caylor Building, Room 104 Webinar ID: 819 9901 1694 http://usm-edu.zoom.us/j/81999011694 Visit our website: http://gqdme2.ozdeicgiyim.com/gulf-coast-research-laboratory/gcrl-science-cafe.php Presented by Cailtin Young, PhD Student in Coastal Sciences Topic: Seagrasses are important actors in coastal systems and provide many ecosystem services, benefitting nature and people alike. However, seagrass communities are threatened by many natural and man-mediated processes. In particular, hurricanes and tropical storms have a unique relationship with seagrass beds. Long-term monitoring of both seagrass community health and physical aspects of the habitat can help us gain insight to how storms shape seagrass communities and, in turn, how seagrass beds provide coastal protection. Cookies, coffee, and other treats are complimentary. Masks are available. Special “Thanks” to the sponsor of the Science Café, MS-AL Sea Grant, and USM’s Marine Education Center for tech support.

Mar
25

9:00 am

School of Music Audition Day at Marsh Auditorium

The School of Music welcomes incoming music hopefuls to campus for tours, information and auditions. Pre-registration required at ozdeicgiyim.com/music. Audition Information Here

Mar
25

10:00 am

Art & Design Annual Student Show at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design

The Annual Student Show is an exhibition of works produced by Art & Design students in the School of Performing and Visual Ars. This greatly anticipated annual event is presented each spring and gives art students the opportunity to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts produced over the past year. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. Awards Reception will be held on March 27, 5 - 7 p.m.

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