Gulf South Center

01/30/2026

📣 Calling Mississippi Community Organizations!

The MSINBRE 2026 Community Organization Proposal Awards are now open! Community-based organizations across Mississippi can apply for funding to build strong community–academic partnerships that address the state’s most pressing public health challenges.

Community-based, Non-Federal, Non-Academic organizations include:
✔ Faith-based organizations
✔ Healthcare systems
✔ School districts
✔ Social service agencies
✔ Local, Tribal, or state government entities

🗓 Letter of Intent Due: February 13, 2026
🗓 Full Application Due: March 11, 2026

Let’s create meaningful, research-driven impact together. 💙
👉 Scan the QR code to apply or call (601) 266-6266 for more information.

01/23/2026

Big news! 👏

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Jessica P. Castner as our Cadenhead Lecture Keynote Speaker at the College of Nursing and Health Professions Research Symposium.

Her talk, From Crisis to Catalyst, will challenge and inspire us to rethink the role of health professionals in environmental health. Save the date and join us for this can’t-miss keynote!

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing and Health Professions invites you to participate in A Collaborative Innovation Exchange on February 12, 2026, at the Trent Lott National Center.

The morning program, held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will feature the Cadenhead Lecture by Jessica P. Castner, PhD, RN, FAEN, of Duke University. A nationally recognized scholar, Dr. Castner’s work focuses on health systems, emergency care, and interdisciplinary innovation, offering timely insights for research, teaching, and collaborative scholarship across the health professions.

Following the morning session, CNHP faculty are invited to attend a closed, faculty-only session from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., designed to strengthen internal collaboration. This session will include a Faculty Lunch Session: “Connecting Our Research Ecosystem through BINGO and a Gallery Walk.”

Registration is required and can be completed using the link below:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/589yh6ew

For questions or additional information, please contact Caleb Prine at caleb.prine@usm.edu.

We hope you will join us for this opportunity to engage, connect, and collaborate.

01/17/2026

Honored to be housed at an institution that cares about community to the point that it's threaded into our institutional practices.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KaDW3FzMy/

Southern Miss has once again received the nation’s top designation for community engagement, earning the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement.

This recognition reflects the University’s commitment to applying knowledge beyond campus through partnerships, outreach, and initiatives that strengthen communities.

Our culture of applied impact helps shape the Southern Miss experience and supports our mission to prepare graduates who are ready for life.

📸 Marine Education Center Summer Camp, one of our many outreach programs

01/08/2026

📣 Now Accepting Applications! 📣

Are you a graduate student interested in making an impact through cardiovascular disease research?

The Southern Miss Graduate Training and Education Center is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholars Program. This two-year program provides training, mentorship, and professional development to support your research journey.

🗓 Apply by: February 15, 2026
🔗 gulfsouthcommunityhealth.com

Tag or share with a student who should apply 👇🏽

12/18/2025

📢 Mississippi’s strength is rooted in its communities.
From helping families access fresh food and health care to filling gaps left by strained systems, Mississippi’s community organizations are showing up where help is needed most, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors. 🙌❤️

This powerful piece from Mississippi Free Press highlights how local groups like My Brother’s Keeper Inc. and others are meeting people where they are, building trust, and providing essential resources every day, because sometimes local solutions are the only solutions that truly work. 💪🏽🌱

👉🏽 Read more about how Mississippi’s community-rooted organizations are filling the gaps and why supporting them matters now more than ever:

Dr. June Gipson writes about how community organizations help address the needs of Mississippians and why these organizations are important.

11/27/2025

Thankful for community, family, and friends. Happy Thanksgiving - from the Gulf South Center!

11/22/2025

MBK Mississippi continues its mission to advance health equity through research, prevention, and community-centered care. In her latest WLBT interview, CEO Dr. June Gipson highlights the published findings and documented program results from our recent pilot study.

Watch the full interview and review the published Nutrition360 materials, which provide comprehensive documentation of the program’s results.

https://shorturl.at/0rLTW

11/20/2025

Huge congratulations to our Student Worker, Bipul Adhikari (second from the left).

His team secured 1st Place at the 2025 VOXO Hatchathon with their AI-powered solution, HIPAApotamus, designed to help healthcare clinics stay compliant and organized.

We’re so proud of you, Bipul! 💛🦅

11/18/2025

Our Center Director, Dr. Jennifer L. Lemacks, shared such an impactful message during her TEDxSouthernMiss talk on October 30th. 🎉🎤

Her talk, “If My Neighbor is Unwell, Then So Am I,” is powerful, inspiring, and a meaningful reminder of why community well-being matters. 🤝❤️

11/15/2025

11/12/2025

WE'RE HIRING!

The Gulf South Center for Community Engaged Health Research and Innovation is looking
for Graduate Assistants!

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

🌟 Research Experience – Familiar with data collection, literature review, or project support
📊 Data Skills – Proficient in data entry and analysis (Excel, SPSS, or similar tools)
🗂️ Organization & Time Management – Able to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines
✅ Attention to Detail – Committed to accuracy and data quality
💬 Communication – Strong written and verbal skills for teamwork and reporting
🤝 Collaboration – Works effectively both independently and in team settings

Applications are due November 18, 2025

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gy3q7cWA

Don’t miss this opportunity—join us in making a difference in community health!🩵

10/23/2025

🎉 USM Homecoming Spirit Week: Twin Day… with a twist! 🎉

They said Twin Day Thursday — we heard Triple the Spirit! 💛🖤
Because when it comes to Golden Eagle pride, why stop at two? 🦅✨