HATTIESBURG, Miss. - University of Southern Mississippi President Joseph S. Paul and his wife, Meg, have committed $300,000 to support the Leadership Scholarship Program.
Dr. Paul announced the program as a priority early in his presidency, understanding that engaged students are a bellwether of growth and success for the University.
The Joe and Meg Paul Leadership Scholarship Endowment will support the recruitment of highly engaged high school seniors to attend Southern Miss.
This gift combines with earlier generous commitments from Mollie Magee Van Devender, Chuck and Rita Scianna, and other funds to put the Leadership Scholarship Program well on its way to the total goal of $30M.
These funds will endow about 200 leadership scholars in perpetuity.
Dr. Paul, the University’s 11th President, earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the Honors College, and received a master’s degree in communication and management from Southern Miss in 1978. He also holds a Ph.D. in administration of higher education from the University of Alabama.
Mrs. Paul holds a degree in special education from Mississippi State University.
Learn more on supporting the USM Leadership Scholarship initiative.
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