HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated the 113th anniversary of its founding March 30, and the achievements of many current students. It was all part of USM’s annual Founders’ Day. “It’s just the great day to celebrate the history, the perseverance it took to get us started and founded and kind of seeing how we can use that energy and perseverance to face the challenges we have today,” said Jonathan Jenkins, who was sworn in as the 2023-24 Student Government Association president. USM was founded as Mississippi Normal College on March 30, 1910, but classes actually began in September 1912 with 227 students enrolled. On Feb. 27, 1962, the college officially became the University of Southern Mississippi. (WDAM 03/30/23) USM hosts annual Founders’ Day, student awards (wdam.com)
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