USM Foundation Annual Report 2007-08

the university of southern mississippi foundation

annual report 2007-08

the university of southern mississippi FOUNDATION With a proud heritage and purposeful vision for the future, Southern Miss is poised for its next century of commitment to scholarship, teaching and service.

Dear Alumni, Friends and Family of Southern Miss, As has been the tradition at The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, this Annual Report reflects the generosity of our most recent fiscal year. Since joining the University as vice president for Advancement in February 2008, I have witnessed the great strides made to advance our University. We are now poised to develop a comprehensive plan for our Foundation that will put more focus on the three tenants of fundraising: annual giving, major gifts and planned giving. This plan will help paint a picture of what we can achieve to help our students and faculty realize their dreams of opportunity, discovery and excellence.

This past fiscal year was a year of change and reorganization. Thus, you will note a few changes in this Annual Report. In the first section, we emphasize the names of those who have made contributions to the University.

Please note that our donors in the Honor Club are recognized through lifetime or cumulative giving. Following our donor recognition is an outline of our financial report.

In closing, please know that all gifts make an impact at Southern Miss. The names listed throughout this report represent a multitude of alumni and friends who have made an investment in Southern Miss. They share a generous spirit that impacts the lives of our students and our University’s future. Thank you for generously giving back to Southern Miss and for continuing your relationship with our University family.

David F. Wolf, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement & Executive Director USM Foundation This publication is produced by The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and its Department of Communications, with assistance by the Southern Miss Department of Marketing and Public Relations.

Disclaimer Every effort has been made to include and accurately report the names of donors in appreciation for their support of The University of Southern Mississippi. For corrections or omissions, please address correspondence to: The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation • 118 College Drive #10026 • Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Toll-free: 1.888.GIVEUSM or 1.888.448.3876 • Phone: 601.266.5602 • Fax: 601.266.5735 Web site: www.usm.edu/foundation

usm foundation mission statement The mission of The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation is to build relationships with alumni and friends in order to secure private funds and other resources for the benefit of The University of Southern Mississippi. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation receives, invests and distributes private gifts in support of the University’s mission. The Foundation provides service to our donors, our University and our community by encouraging commitment and investment in the future of the University.

the university of southern mississippi vision Statement The University of Southern Mississippi will be a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to lead with academic excellence, conduct innovative research, provide cultural enrichment, conduct economic development, create healthier communities, contribute to global communities and educate the whole student.

2007-08 foundation executive committee

board of directors Raymond Thomas Arnold South Hill, Va. Dorrance Aultman Hattiesburg, Miss.

Buford “Buff” Blount III, MG (ret) Hattiesburg, Miss.

James H. Thompson, Ph.D. LFACHE President

Carl L. Nicholson Jr. Treasurer, Finance and Audit

James Michael Herrington, M.D. Planned Giving

Raymond E. Van Norman Investment

Robert Toy McLaughlin Immediate Past President

The Honorable James H.C. Thomas Jr. Vice President

Rex E. Kelly Member-at-Large

David B. Moffet Jr., Ed.D. Secretary

Lamar A. Reynolds Policies, Planning and Bylaws

David F. Wolf, Ph.D. Ex-Officio

Beverly Dale, Ph.D. Current Giving

Martha D. Saunders, Ph.D. Ex-Officio

J. Michael Herrington, M.D. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Al Herron Dallas, Texas Warren A. Hood Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Garland “Buddy” Braswell Point Clear, Ala.

Robert T. Jackson Sr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Mark Cumbest Mosspoint, Miss.

Rickey D. Jones Jackson, Miss.

Beverly Dale, Ph.D. Los Altos, Calif.

Rex E. Kelly Gulfport, Miss.

John M. Deakle Hattiesburg, Miss.

Brenda O’Neal Lambert Hattiesburg, Miss.

Robert C. “Bobby” Dews Sr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Thomas O. Mann Katy, Texas

Max E. Draughn Madison, Miss.

Thomas P. McDonnell III Madison, Miss.

Fred H. Drews III, D.D.S. Hattiesburg, Miss.

David B. Moffett Jr., Ed.D. Ellisville, Miss.

William G. Giles, M.D. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Carl L. Nicholson Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

J. Todd Gregory Baton Rouge, La.

Powell G. “Gee” Ogletree Jr. Flowood, Miss.

Skippy Haik Ellisville, Miss.

Jeffrey H. O’Keefe Ocean Springs, Miss.

Curt L. Hebert Jr. New Orleans, La.

Jim A. Payne Ridgeland, Miss.

Edwin L. Pittman Sr. Ridgeland, Miss.

Randy Pope Hattiesburg, Miss.

Lamar A. Reynolds Hattiesburg, Miss.

Doug W. Rouse Jr., M.D. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Luke J. Schissel Greenwood, Miss.

Kathleen Shaughnessy Biloxi, Miss.

Lee Sims Hattiesburg, Miss.

William Kenneth Stevens Hattiesburg, Miss.

James H.C. Thomas Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

James H. Thompson, Ph.D Milton, Fla. Terrell Tisdale, Ed.D. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Raymond E. Van Norman Madison, Miss.

Thad F. Waites, M.D. Hattiesburg, Miss.

Jean Welsh Jackson, Miss.

Ed Williamson Philadelphia, Miss.

the school of nursing provides the profession with the largest number of nursing graduates in the state, more than 5,500 since the school was established in 1967.

gallery of donors annual scholarships endowments

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annual report 2007-08

Relationships Raising Funds Transforming Lives

Building

This publication is produced by The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and its Department of Communications, with assistance by the Southern Miss Department of Marketing and Publications.

Southern Miss is home to more than 15,000 students from 50 states and 70 countries.

Southern Miss faculty and staff maintain a high level of research activity that has resulted in a three-year average of $97 million in external research funding for projects that have widespread applications, from homeland security to math and science education.

please address correspondence to Annual Report The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation 118 College Drive #10026 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Toll-free: 1.888.GIVEUSM or 1.888.448.3876 Phone: 601.266.5602 Fax: 601.266.5735 Web site: www.usm.edu/foundation

“ The presidential scholarship

meant that I could focus on my education

without the stress of holding down a job.

It also means less stress for my parents, [who are] trying to support me through college

and my sister through medical school.

It was also an opportunity for me to use what I excel at [academia] to

give back

to my parents for a change.

”

- S. Kyle Fortenberry, Physics and Math double major, Class of 2009 Presidential Scholar

the university of southern mississippi foundation gallery of donors

In order to recognize the many generous alumni and friends that support The University of Southern Mississippi, donor lists are published in the Annual Report. The donor lists recognize two different types of giving: (1) Cumulative Giving through the Honor Club, and (2) Annual Giving through the Southern Society. **Deceased This list includes membership as of June 30, 2008.

honor club

The University of Southern Mississippi philanthropic history is recorded through the names of individuals who have been the University’s most generous benefactors. These donors are recognized through the Honor Club.

Membership reflects cumulative gifts, including pledge payments, and is tiered into six categories:

gallery of benefactors ($1,000,000 and over)

Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg, Inc. Joe Best Anita Best Gene and Karen Carlisle Wright W.** and Annie Rea** Cross Max and Susan Draughn Dr. William G. Giles and Dr. Hannelore H. Giles Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation Miss Fay B. Kaigler

Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation Mrs. Peggy Cook Pool Dr. and Mrs. Aubrey K. Lucas The Luckyday Foundation George R. Olliphant** Jim Payne Liz and Larry Payne Schillig-Baird Trust (James T.** and Betty M.** Baird) Mary and Joseph Tatum Jr.

President’s Circle ($100,000-$999,999)

The 1906 Company B. J. and Spencer Adams III Dr. Todd Adkins Amoco Foundation, Inc. - New York Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation AT&T - Jackson, Miss.

BancorpSouth - Hattiesburg, Miss.

BancorpSouth - Tupelo, Miss.

James and Betty Barr Skip and Danette Bean Boyd and Diannia Benefield Don and Patricia Benefield Tom** and Elinor Benefield Thomas Waring Bennett Jr. Biloxi Regional Medical Center George W. Birdrow III Bertha Blanchard Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Boardman Jr. Douglas L.** and Judith R. Bostwick Kristen Bower** T. L.** and Shirley Bower Dr. Doris P. Bradley Kim and Erin Bradley Alfred and Renae Breeland Doris Breeland** Dr. and Mrs. Charles Ronald Brent

Brett L. Favre Fourward Foundation Andy and Donna Brown Ms. Katherine India Brown** Mary Loraine Peets Buffett Oscar Ray** and Lois Davis Burkett; Mary Lois Burkett Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Lee Cornelius** and Vera** B. Burns Mr. Leo C. Burns Jack and Gilda W. Byrd CIOS CN Carlisle Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. Carter James and Patsy Causey Cellular South Betty and Bobby Chain Chevron Pascagoula Refinery ChevronTexaco The Chisholm Foundation Mrs. Janice Fuquay Collinsworth** Aubrey Lawrence and Ann Collum Conoco, Inc. Charlotte Cooper (Audrey Earl Avery Estate) Miss Charlotte Cooper Courtland Cross CSX Corporation Beverly Dale, Ph.D. John Dryden Davenport Jr.** John M. Deakle Dewitt Wallace-Readers Digest John Austin Dickey** Dow Chemical Company Fred H. and Nadyne M.** Drews Dr. Etoile DuBard** Mr. and Mrs. James K. Dukes Richard “Dickie” and Nancy Hodges Dunaway Eastman Chemical El Gee Ranch 1071 Fay and Leon** Eubanks

Miss Willie Evelyn Ewell** ExxonMobil Foundation Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Wiley Fairchild** Pat and Rosalie Ferlise David J. Fine Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Finnegan Hyler Bracey and Cass Flagg Colonel Tyler and Dr. Gerry Cadenhead Fletcher Steve and Toni Floyd Forrest General Hospital Former Lt. Governor Evelyn Gandy** Gene and Cheri Gibson Kevin H. Giddis and Jamie V.** Giddis GodwinGroup Dr. John Edmond Gonzales** Dr. Ron and Charlie Graham Mack and Brenda** Grubbs Dr.** and Mrs. James Guernsey Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haddox Hancock Bank Melvene D. Hardee** Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Hartwig; Ms. Melanie Hartwig-Davis; Matthew G. Hartwig Dr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Hatten Fred and Jimmie Hatten Hattiesburg Clinic, PA Mrs. Louise Hawkins** Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Heinmiller Hercules Incorporated J. Michael and Jena Herrington Robert J. Higgins** Paul H. Holmes Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Hood Jr. Krandall and Winnie Len Howell Paige and Debbie Howell Bill C. Hudson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Hudson

Cathy Hughes** Wayne Hughes If-I Foundation The Elizabeth M. Irby Foundation Toby and Vicki Jeffreys Thelma Murff** and Sidney P.** Johnson Richard and Janet Johnston Mr. D. Reginald Jones Eric and Sara Jordan Kaetsu Women’s College Kappa Alpha House Corp.

Drs. M. Ray** and Frances A. Karnes Alex Katrichin Jr.** John C. and Helen B. Kelly Bob** and Lucille** Kinnaird Ethel Whatley Kroker** L & A Contracting David and Jill Landrum Mike and Amy Landrum Edward J. and Lynda M. Langton Walter and Dori LeCroy John and Gayle Lee D. C.** and Pearl** Leech Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc. Arthur I. Levy** Marcia and Lance Line Litton Industries Foundation Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation Thomas Owen Mann Tom Manning Marshall Durbin Companies Victor and Gayle Mavar Dr. William D. McCain** Cheryl Mathura** John and Melissa McCarty Oseola McCarty** McCarty Farms, Inc. Velma W. McElveen** McMahan Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Georgie and Paul McMullan

Mrs. Stella Harper McNeil** by the John D. McNeil Family Dr. and Mrs. James H. McPhail Keith and Susan Melancon Ira J. Middleberg Mrs. Elizabeth Milam** Mississippi Power Company - Gulfport Mississippi Power Company - Hattiesburg Mississippi Power Economic Development Trust Mississippi Power Education Foundation, Inc. Mississippi Power Foundation, Inc. Mississippi Real Estate Commission Danny and Patty Mitchell William G. and Betty B. Mitchell Bob and Judy Mixon Dr.** and Mrs. Ellis M. Moffitt Dr. and Mrs. Mike Molleston Ethan** and Ann Moore F. Marvin Morris III and Regina B. Morris Ralph J. Morris Miss Jessie Morrison** Ms. Ellene Creed Moseley** Barbara Bond Mostert Margie and Lewis Myrick Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nicholson; Susan Nicholson** Norfolk Southern Corporation Norfolk Southern Foundation Northrop Grumman Foundation A. J. “Butch” Oustalet Nan Oustalet Gary R. Parr James O. “Buck”** and Juanita** Payne Jimmy and Tasha Payne Keith Payne The Larry Payne Foundation Wilford A. Payne John M. and Fern** Pearson Eddie and Carolyn Petro Bill Phalen Phil Hardin Foundation

Drs. Jack and Patti Phillips Maude B. Pickett** Tracy A. Powell and Deana L. Drewry Lou Ann and Louis Poynter Dr. J. Richard and Mrs. Katharine F. Pratt Dr. Aaron D. and Leslie Puckett Margaret Rees Regions Bank - Hattiesburg Mrs. Lena Selman Reiser** Betty and Marvin** Reuben David and Laurie Rimes Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Victor Roberts Patsy and Truman Roberts Dr. James V. Robinson Jr. Charles and Sharon Rogers Pam and Doug Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Walton Rutland S.C.T. Polymer Science Fund Sanderson Farms, Inc. David Saulters Drs. Chris and Robin Schwartz Mr. Leo W. Seal Jr.** Sertoma Club of Hattiesburg Herschel** and Elizabeth Shattles Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shemper David E. Silver** Ralph T. Simmons and Linnie** Cockrell Simmons Mr.** and Mrs.** James Simrall Jr. Harley** and Janet** Sims Jo Anne** and Ray A. Sims Donald M. and Pamela S. Smith Dr. J. Larry and Linda Smith Southern Company Charitable Foundation, Inc. Southern Miss Alumni Association Southern Society for Coatings Technology Hattiesburg, MS William F.** and Martha** St. Clair State Farm Insurance Companies - Greater Hattiesburg Field Office

Mr. Ellis Stephens Randy W. Stewart** Structural Steel Services, Inc. Charlie and Cindy Sutherland Chevis and Marcia Swetman Martha Richardson Tatum** Tatum Development Corporation Taylor Company Dr. and Mrs. Clay B. Thames Dr. and Mrs. Shelby F. Thames Dr. Scott F. Thames Mrs. Diane Q. Thames Jim and Mary Margaret Thompson R. S. Thomson** Dr. Stan and Jennifer Thornton Drs. Jon and Christy Thornton Trustmark National Bank - Hattiesburg, Miss.

Stacy Tucker Union Pacific Corporation Raymond and Michelle Van Norman Richard C. Vreeland** Dr. Thad and Gerry M. Waites Dr.** and Mrs. James C. Waites Billy and Brenda Walker Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bill and Penne Ward E. Lee and Jennifer Warren John S. and Laticia Warren Lawrence and Bonnie Warren Mrs. Eleanor Wasmer** Hans and Sabrina Weger Nick and Gigi Welch Bruce and Virginia Wilgus David A. and Cindy M. Williams Dr. Kenneth and Regina Williams James E. Williams III Hon. Gloria Williamson and Mr. Ed Williamson Roderick D. and Ann S. Woods

Heritage Society ($50,000-$99,999)

Accenture Foundation, Inc. Albert & Associates Architects, PA Dr. Lee Baumann Bayer MaterialScience Bayer USA Foundation Beau Rivage BellSouth - Hattiesburg, Miss.

BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Services Ben Shemper & Sons, Inc. Miss Elna Bishop** Thomas M. Bizzell David and Jennifer Phillips Blakeslee Ben** and Ann Bolt Dr. Michael S. and Lou Bonner Louise Knight Bounds Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Inc. and Gulf National Life Insurance Company Bryan Nelson, PA Leonard and Lynn Busby Joe** and Sue Carlisle Carrington Laboratories, Inc. Willie H.** and Berma F. Carter Combined Jewish Philanthropies Lane and Karen Cockrell Cognis Corporation June Collier Mr. and Mrs. Thurman L. “Bobby” Collins Jr.; Kent Collins** The Comcast Foundation Walter O. Conn** by Luther W. Conn Jr. Corporatebank Financial Services Dick and Becky Cowart Tom J. Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dearman Domino’s Pizza Team Washington Kearney** and Ina Dossett Curtis and Donna Dufour

Kathy Applewhite Dugas Mr. Tommy E. Dulaney Eads North America, Inc. Entergy Services W. R. Fairchild Construction Co., Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Brett L. Favre Mrs. Marguerite W. Fayard** Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology First Baptist Church Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Horace Fleming Dr.** and Mrs. R. L. Flurry The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation, Inc. Forrest County The Fountain Family Foundation The Freelance Private Foundation, Inc. Gannett Foundation GAR Realty, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Don George Joy and Lamar Gillespie Robert J. (Joey)** and Cheryl Giordano Michael I. Graham Great Southern National Bank Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Affiliates Pat and Louise Green Dr. C. E. Guice III Sandy Guice HDC Holdings II, LLC Stanley L. Hart** Hattiesburg American Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Hattiesburg Community Blood Center, Inc. Dr. Stanley Hauer Helen N. Curtis Trust** Dr. and Mrs. Roger Hester Lee K. Hildman** Dr. Joanne Stevens and Dr. Bruce Holliman** Sondra S. Holman Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Hopkins Robert D. and Barbara Ingram

the southern miss school of polymers and high performance materials ranks among the top 10 nationally in faculty productivity according to Academic Analytics.

International Business Machine Corporation International Paper Company Foundation Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. ISP Sports Marlin and Nelma Ivey Mr. Robert Jordan Kansas City Southern Industries John K. Keyes Robert L. Lennon Family Trust Lions Club International Foundation- Multiple District 30 Mr. Joe C. Littleton Litton Industries - Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Loresco Incorporated Greg Luce David and Virginia Matthews J. Terrell and Barbie May Drs. Richard F.** and Katherine S. McCarthy Mr.** and Mrs. H. F. McCarty Jr. Sarah H. McCarty** Tom and Jana McDonnell Dr. George McGee Dr. Hilda McGee Robert and Christy McLaughlin McLean Foundation Bebe and Dr. John A.** McLeod III Kathy McMahan Lynn McMahan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary The Merchants Company Middleberg, Riddle and Gianna Mississippi Baptist Foundation Mississippi Casino Operators Association Mississippi Export Railroad Co. The Mississippi Partnership for Economic Development Deborah and Steve Moore Pam and Greg Moore Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Morris Mr. William D. Mounger Munro Petroleum & Terminal Corporation Glenn, Val, Richard III and Stephenie Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Munro Betty and Wayne Musgrove Openwave Systems Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc., Ohio J. A. Payne Foundation Peat Marwick Main Foundation Mr. Steve Peters Petro Automotive Group, Inc. Phi Kappa Tau House Corp.

Miss Alenor Phillips Phillips Petroleum Foundation Primerica Life Insurance Company Mr. Ralph D. Pruett Jr.** Don and Helen Pulliam Purple Parrot Company Richton Bank and Trust Company Donna Ritchey Dr. Malcolm Mettie Roberts** Rotary Club of Hattiesburg Mr. and Mrs. Rubar S. Sandi The Sandi Group Susan N. and William G. Sansing Sr. Mrs. Audrey H. Saxon** Mr. Alton Scott** Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Mrs. Mabel S. Silver** Sherry G. Simonich and Tom Bergman Lorena R. Smith** South Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter Southeast Mississippi Alumni Chapter Southern Beverage Co., Inc. Ben M. Stevens Jr.** Stokes Distributing Wilbur W.** and Pauline R.** Stout Lonnie J. Stringer Stuart C. Irby Co. Lillian** and Daniel** Sundeen Dr. J. Reginald** and Sara** Switzer Dr. and Mrs. Fred Tatum Mr. and Mrs. William A. Teasley

Ms. Ivy Thomas Mrs. Dorothy Thomsen** Trustmark National Bank - Jackson, Miss.

Union Planters USS Biloxi Association Douglass W. Vardaman** Charlie and Linda Walley Ward International Trucks, Inc. Mr. Odith E. Warren** Wesley Medical Center Ralph T.** and Carroll M. Wicker Foundation Douglas and Kim Wicks Willmut Gas Company Larry and Nell Wilson Lowery** and Pat Woodall W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. Bennett York

Associates for Excellence ($10,000-$49,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Abadie and Ms. Yvette Abadie Mrs. Dee Elizabeth Thornton Abbott Fred R. and Jean Adams Jr. John and Janice Wells Addison Aetna Foundation, Inc. AGC Workers Compensation Fund, Inc. Airgas - Gulf States Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Albert John F. Alford Randy and Cheryl Alford Albert L.** and Sue Ella T.** Allen Bryant M. Allen W. Reed Allison Jr. Alpha Delta Pi Allen B. Carter American Legion Post 24 American Political Science Association American Trucking Association, Inc. Amite County Farm Bureau

Amoco Foundation, Inc. - Chicago Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Gregory D. and Lisa W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson Jr. Paula and Allen Anderson Angus Chemical Company Area Development Partnership Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Arnold Arthur Mellen Well Drilling Vernon and Lindell Asper Associated General Contractors of Mississippi, Inc. AT&T - Gulfport AT&T Foundation Dorrance and Carolyn Aultman Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Aultman Mr. and Mrs. W. Lester Aultman Jr. Mr. Dee Aultman Dr. Mindelyn Tustain Austin, DMD Liz Austin (In memory of Andrew C. Austin**) Mr. Lloyd Avant** B. P. O. Elks #599 Larry and Lynda Bagley Howard Bahr** Martin H. Baker Jr. Mr. Stewart Baker Bank of Wiggins Charles and Frankye Banks Alton G. and Kay R. Bankston Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bankston Mr. Greg Bankston Bar M Farms, Inc. Judge Frank D. Barber** Marc Baretz David and Marcie Baria Mrs. Andrea C. Barkley Monika S. Baron Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baron Christopher and Tammy Barry Frederick J. Barten** and Joan Exline Harvey and Renee Barton

“scholarships have made such a

huge impact on my life.

Coming from a family that could not have afforded to send me to college, the scholarship gave me a means to finance

my education.

I have excelled at

southern miss,

and am loving

every minute of it.”

- Heather Murray, English and Anthropology double major, Class of 2011, Presidential Scholar

BASF Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Cain “Sonny” Baskin Ray** and Caroline Bass Bill and Rose Mary Bassett Baton Rouge Area Foundation Cecil Baty Dr. J. Stephen Beam Beam Communications Corp.

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bean James Michael and Linda Beasley Marvin** and Willie Maud** Early Dennis and Kay Behm Graham D. Behringer Dr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Belue Benefield Eye Care, PC Sharon Bentz Denise and Dan Berger Mitchell Berman and Jane Keeler David and Sara Adele Berry Dick L. and Diane L. Berry Beta Alpha Psi Dr. Brent Bevard Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bice Birmingham, Alabama, Area Alumni Chapter Colonel Raymond Bishop** BKS, Inc. Ty Black and Linda Staniszewski Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Blackwell Leah M. Blain Steve Blair Jr.** and Mrs. Barbara D. Blair** Buff and Anita Blount Boeing Company Dr. Annelle Bonner Tommy and Debbie Bonner Bonner Analytical Testing Co. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Boone Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boone Dr. Robert and Sandy Boothe Dr. Herman** and Dora Beth Boroughs Beau J. Boudreaux

Ann Bowden-Hollis Jeff and Debbie Bower Drs. Jeff and Jeanie Gail Bowman Nancy New Boyll BP Foundation, Inc. Mac and Betty Bradley Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bramlett Mr. Louis K. Brandt Tom and Claire Brantley Garland (Buddy) and Kay Honeycutt Braswell Drs. Berengher and Rebecca Brechtel Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Breland Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brent Scott Bridges Mr. L. D. Brinkman Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Bill and Amanda Broadhead M. Dennis Brooks Dr. and Mrs. Knox M. Broom Jr. Van Broome Family (Bettie Broome**) Rebecca Jayne Perkins Brown Tom and Jean Brown Brown Bottling Group, Inc. Leila J. Bruce** Lindsay and Bryan Bruner Clyde J. Bryant and Tanya W. Bryant Jack G. and Lucretia A. Bryant Mick C. Bullock Mr. and Mrs. David Burckel Fred and Linda Burdine Willie Burton Busby Outdoor, LLC John and Kim Bush Katie Ruth Field Bush Butch Oustalet, Inc. David and Melissa Butler Peter and Waddad** Buttross C. L. Dews & Sons Foundry & Machinery Co. Inc. Cable One - Long Beach, Miss.

Cable One - Biloxi, Miss.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom P. Caldwell Michael and Melissa Callahan Chris** and Dora Cameron Roger and Patricia Cameron Rosemary Hastings Cameron** Dr. Bonnie W. Camp Dr. Claude “Cotton” Campbell Mr. Thomas B. Campbell Jr. Mrs. Hilda Campbell** Miss Pearl Campbell** Jake William Cantwell** The Truman Capote Literary Trust Deborah F. Carmen Mary Ann Carmichael Herb and Betty** Carnathan Mr. and Mrs.** James Ray Carpenter Mr.** and Mrs.** Joseph O’Hara Carson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Carter James Lynn and Earleace Cartlidge Cengage Learning Chain Electric Company Mr. Mike Chancellor Chancellor Motor Group, Inc. Charmer Sunbelt Group Dr. Steven and Erin Chevelier Margaret A. Chisholm Charitable Trust The Christen Foundation Cintas Corporation Citigroup Business Services Citigroup Foundation Citizens Bank of Columbia Dr. and Mrs. Peter Ciurczak Dr. and Mrs. Richard Clark Mrs. Jean Martin Clinton Betty Tatum Coady Coast Electric Power Association Alan and Sherry Coats Mr. and Mrs. D. Keith Cobb Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Coca-Cola Foundation

William E. and Carolyn E. Cochran Fletcher C. and Rachel Coker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Colbert Colbert Foundation Coldwell Banker Mike and Judi Collins Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation, Donald W. Diboll, trustee Mr. Ken Combs** Comcast Cable The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Dr. Beulah R. Compton** Dr. and Mrs. D. B. Conerly Mrs. Marjorie W. Conn** Alma Conner** Liz and Morris Conoly Dr. and Mrs. Cline G. Cook Howard and Kay Coon Janis Campbell Cooper Rich, Jan and Greg Cooper Copy Cats Printing Curtis and Daphne Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cornett Ric and Judy Corts Dr. and Mrs. Milam S. Cotten Micky and Becky Cowan Dr. and Mrs. Lynn G. Craig Michael E. and Susan B. Crandall Drs. Howell and Ginny Crawford Gloria Guthrie Crechale Credit Bureau of Hattiesburg-Laurel, Inc. Art and Heather Creel Dr. and Mrs. A. Dean Cromartie William W. Crowder, Ph.D. Crown Cork & Seal Charles V. and Helen H. Cullefer Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Culpepper III Cultured Marble Association of the South Brent and Patti Cumbest Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cumbest

Cumbest Realty, Inc. Dorothy L. and Laurance C. Cunningham DSM Copolymer Carolyn and Dennis Dahl Keith R. and Melanie L. Dale Darden Restaurants Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dauro Dr. Charles and Faye Davidson Dr. J. Ronnie and Mary Christine Davis Glen and Judy Davis Kathy and Bruce Davis Lee Jarrell and Judy Davis Mike and Dell Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Davis Mr. J. Harper Davis Dr. Larry H. Day Ron and Cynthia Day Jay Dean and Maryann Kyle Paul and Charlotte Delcambre Mr. V. Randolph Delk** Delta Industries, Inc. Delta Industries Foundation Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hill and Judy Denson Dr. and Mrs. Chauncey M. DePree Jr. Deposit Guaranty Foundation Deposit Guaranty of Laurel Dr. and Mrs. Tom Dewey Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dews III Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dews Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Dews Mr.** and Mrs.** C. L. Dews Jr. Mrs. Earl B. Dickerson** Brenda DiFatta The Distinguished Order of Zerocrats Joseph and Kay Dixon Suzye and Steve Doblin Greg and Kem Doby Ray and Millie Dodson Ron G. and Jenny Doebler

Mrs. Jack P. Donovan Dr. Harold Doty Mr. Ernest C. Dowell** Lois Arender Drain** Donald W. Drapeau Mr. John Drever Kim R. DuBoise and Michael L. DuBoise M. Ashley DuBoise** and Timothy L. DuBoise Drs. Kenny and Rebecca Duff Charles Everett Duffie** Walter and Elaine Dukes Dukes, Dukes, Keating and Faneca, PA Dumas Farms Mr. and Mrs. Warren K. Dunn Marcel and Isabel Dupre Johnny and Johniece DuPree Dr. Peter Easton Durkee** Dr. Victoria L. Durkee Mr. Spence Dye Mr. and Mrs. J. Dwight Dyess in Honor of Lonnie S. Dyess Jr. and Modena R. Dyess E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Co. ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery, PA Iris Michael Easterling EastGroup/Parkway Foundation East-Holman, Inc. Loren D.** and Kathryn E. Eaton James M. Edwards** Stella D. Elakovich Drs. R. D. and Barbara Ellender Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Elliott William R. England** Scott English Epsilon Delta Chapter, Chi Omega Tom and Fran Estes Mr. David M. Ewert Fred Barten** and Joan Exline The Express ExxonMobil F L. Crane & Sons, Inc.

C. D. Fairchild** Herbert Fairchild Rodney Fairchild** FannieMae Dr.** John A. and Mrs. Kathryn Farmer Leonard and Jeanette Farmer Raymond G. and Gayle T. Farmer Jimmy Farris Faulkner Concrete Pipe Dr. and Mrs. John Faust Federal Express Colonel and Mrs. E. H. Felsher Jr. Dr. Nollie Felts Jr. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Dr. Claude E. Fike** and Mr. Claude E. Fike IV Finlo Construction Co., Inc. First Federal Savings and Loan Association First Guaranty Bank for Savings First Mississippi Corporate Foundation First Southern Bank Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Flynt Dr. Susi Folse Gary W. and Diane M. Folse Mr. Robert S. Fonte H. L. Foote Sr.** Mrs. L. Y. Foote David and Mary Frances Ford Forrest County Board of Supervisors Michael and Sylvia Forster Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Forster Dr. William A. Forsythe III H. Larry and Brenda Fortenberry Dr. Peter J. and Mrs. Lori Fos Ivon R. Foster Michael H. Foster Frank P. Corso, Inc. C. P. Freeman Rev. and Mrs. Reed H. Freeman Gary and Nell Fuller

Joe C. Funderburk** Dr.** and Mrs. Gerald P. Gable Sr. Lanelle G. Gafford** Cynthia E. Gamble** Stewart and Lynn Gammill Dr. Rex Gandy and Laura Prange Burnis and Clytice Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Garner Greg and Amy Garraway Jimmy and Frances Garrett Paul Garrett Steve and Dianne Garrett Elvis and Melissa Gates General Electric Foundation Georgia-Pacific Corp.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation Leaf River Pulp Operations German Embassy Dr. and Mrs. Allen Gersh Judge** and Mrs.** David Gertler Mary Katherine and William M. Gettys Scott F. Gettys** Mr. and Mrs. Richard Giannini Thomas and Leslye Gibbens Ricky and Cheryl Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Giffin Jr. Clyde and Karen Ginn Lenny and Joy Glidewell Drs. John and Katherine Goerss Dr. Les Goff and Dr. Sarah Morgan Patricia Anne Goldin Jennie C.** and N. J. Golding Jr. Goldring Family Foundation Sid and Joni Gonsoulin Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Goodwin Nancy and Jim Goodwin Mrs. Maud Gordon** Mr. and Mrs. Al C. Gordy Sul Ozerden and Emile Ozerden Gottschlich Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Goza Jr. Ms. Virginia Early Graham

Erin and Dennis Granberry Grand Casino - Biloxi, Miss.

Alice and Sandy Gray Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association Byron Greco Bradley Green Evelyn Kwan Green Mr. Bernard Reed Green** Joseph A. Greene Jr. Family Carolyn and Larry Greer Carole Diekmann-Gregan and Terry Gregan James Brent Gregory Carol and Anselm Griffin Joe Griffin Dr. Jay and Bev Grimes Mr.** and Mrs. Alton C. Grimes John M. Guice, M.D. Susan and Reed Guice Gulf Coast Metro Alumni Chapter Gulf Coast USM Alumni Association Gulf Coast Hotel-Motel Association Gulf Publishing Company Gulf South Economic Research Center Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gullung III Lawrence C. and Mary D. Gunn Sharon M. and Michael Gusa Mrs. Roianne Gutierrez H. F. McCarty Jr. Family Foundation Emmitte J. Haddox Haddox, Reid, Burkes, & Calhoun, PLLC Greg and Belinda Haeusler Lynn Hagan John and Judith Haik Ilse and Allen Hale Jo Nell Thomas Hales George and Pat Hall Halliburton Foundation, Inc. Betty** and Harry Halliwell Tim Hallman Mr. Randy W. Hamilton

Mrs. Mary A. Hamilton Blake Hamm Mr.** and Mrs. W. A. Hanberry Danny and Judy Hankins Emily Henderson Rubye Del Harden Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harger Jr. Shane and Alison Hariel Russ and Cathy Harmon Glenn Terry and Gail Beall Harper Barbara Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harrigan Dr. and Mrs. E. L. “Doc” Harrington Micky and Neely Harrington Mr.** and Mrs.** W. P. Harrington Sr. Dr. James E. Harris** Elmo and Mary Glenn Harrison Drs. John and Ann Harsh Dr. Lynn Cook Hartwig** Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hash Stephen L. Hatten** City of Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Area Women’s Forum Hattiesburg Auto Dealer’s Association Hattiesburg Board of Realtors Hattiesburg Civic Arts Council Hattiesburg Lions Club Hattiesburg Radiology Group William and Rebecca Hawkins Haworth, Inc. Masanori Hayashi Bob and Chris Heath Curt and Virginia Hebert Mr. and Mrs. R. Web Heidelberg III Mrs. R. W. Heidelberg Jr. Kerry Love Helveston Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hemeter Tony L. Henthorne M. Alan Henton and Deborah S. Henton Herman and Sharon Herrin

the university of southern mississippi symphony orchestra is the oldest continuing orchestra in Mississippi and has performed in concert with many of the top classical artists in the world.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Herrin Douglas A. and Mozelle W. Herring James Earl** and Sally Herrington Bruce and Middi Herzinger Robert** and Fern** Hesson Charlotte and Tom Hester Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hewes Gordon Hicks** Mrs. F. V. High** Heath and Elgen Hillman Dr. and Mrs. David Hirsch Robert H. Hishon R. Mark and Beth W. Hodges Hoechst Celanese Foundation Mr. Fred Hoerner** Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Holder III Steve and Ann Holifield James G. and Susan Hollandsworth Bruce A. Holliday Holloway Transfer/Storage Co. Mr. Hank Holman III Home Builders Association of Mississippi The Home Depot Government Relations William F. Horne Jr. Horne, LLP, CPAs & Business Advisors Mike and Claudia Houpt Houston Natural Gas Foundation Reginald M. Houze Craig and Jan Howard Elizabeth Boggan and Ronald Charles Howard Howard Industries HubHealth of South Mississippi Don and Mary Huch Robert H. Hudson Tim Hudson Christine B. Hughes Karl** and Darlene** Huhner Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Michelle and Ray Humphreys Bill Hunsberger**

Melanie Hunsberger Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O. Hunt Bob W. Hutchins, M.D. John and Sarah Hutto Hybrid Plastics, Inc. Wayne and Pearlee Hynum Carroll and Annelle Ingram Inland Paperboard & Packaging International Association Method Task Force Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Irby Sr. James Gordon Irby** Mary and Ben Ishisaki J. M. Huber Corporation Mark S. Jackson and Olga Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Howard O. Jackson Robert T. and Sandy Jackson Jackson, Bowman & Blumentritt, PLLC Pamela B. and Reeve G. Jacobus Jr. Bob James** Gwen C. James Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund J. Robert and Patricia Jefcoat Vincent Jesse Jr. Jaime and Yohanna Jimenez Jitney Jungle of America, Inc. David E. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson Jeffery and Peggy Johnson Joe** and Renee’ Johnson Thelma M. Johnson** Elijah Jones Jones County Alumni Chapter Mary Maude Jordan** Mr. Max H. Jordan Victoria and John Jorgensen Maurice Joseph Hattiesburg Junior Auxiliary Junior Panhellenic Council Kappa Alpha Theta Zeta Psi John and Leighanne Karnes

M. Ray Karnes** and Christopher J. Karnes** Art and Nancy Kaul Keithco Petroleum Steve Keller Dr. Arthell and Julia R.** Kelley Rex E. and Rebecca C. Kelly Linda Bounds Sherman Keng Mr. Doug Kenna William H. Kercher Philip F. Kiefer** Frances B. and Joseph A. Kieronski Jr. Buddy and Gidget King Charlotte O. Kirby** Bud and Virginia Kirkpatrick Nathan J. Klein Fund Charles R. and Cindi Klinck Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kochtitzky James A. Koerber Stan Kuczaj Gary LaGrange Lamar County Bank Brenda O’Neal Lambert Daphne M. Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Michael Land Anne S. Larman Larry Albert & Associates, Inc. Jerri Laube Dr. Jeannine Laughlin-Porter and Mr. William W. Porter** Laurel Federal Savings & Loan LDB Corporation Barbara B. LeCroy David and Rebecca Lee Mary Ellen Leeper Dr. Larry and Amanda LeFlore Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Leggett Jr. Ms. Ola Farmer Lenaz** Eric and Madalan Lennep Lance Leonard Ernest and Laura Leuenberger

Mr. Kevin Lewis Library/Information Science Student Association Dr. and Mrs. Hal Liddell Miss Pansy Light Charles R. Lightsey Joy Lightsey Robbie Cockerham Lightsey** Jeff Lincoln Lincoln National Corp.

Lions of Mississippi District 30N Vicki and Ray Little Dr. Robert and Margaret Lochhead John T. Lockard Lockheed Martin Deborah and Richard Lockwood Joseph L. Lomax Lanelle Gaddis Long** Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Long III Mrs. Dorothy Thomsen Persons-Long Susan and Richard Long John C. Longest** Longleaf Foods D. Shane and Mona Loper Hon. Trent Lott Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lott Louisiana Land & Exploration Mary and Van Lowry Drs. Alan and Melinda Lucas Mrs. Audelle Robertson Lucas** Harold and Paula Luce Mr. and Mrs. Greg Luce Francis** and Emma Nell Lundy Drs. Thomas and Julia Lytle Mrs. Mary Ann Mach Dr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Mackaman James S. and Jane M. Main Dr. Ken Malone and Mrs. Kelli Booth Ricky and Lisa Malone Mr. Albert L. Mangin Jr. Kirby W. Manning

Mrs. Raymond Mannoni Raymond Mannoni** Michelle Mapp Mr. Louis Mapp David A. Marchman The Margaritaville Store, Inc. Ron and Sue Marquardt Earl and Bobbie Marshall Mike E. Marshall Dr. Maureen Martin Drs. Jim and Fran Martin Mart Martin Martin Marietta Co. Carl and Donna Martray Randy and Vickie Mascagni Danny and Judy Mason Masonite Corporation Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Lon and Belinda Mathias J. V. Mathis, In Memory of Ora Jo Mathis Victor and Shirley Mattson Timothy J. Matusheski Wanda S. Maulding Brian May Lewis J. and Marcia C. Mayard Robert and Pauline McCormick Maybee Janet May-Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Harry McArthur Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard McCarthy Morgan and Angela McCarty Mr. John R. McCarty Joe C. McClammy Katie Rose McClendon Patrick and Gwen McCool Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. McCrary Kimberly L. Farmer McElhaney Robert L. S. McElhaney Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. McElroy Elsie S. McGehee Sharon C. McGregor

Mr.** and Mrs. James Edwin McInnis Mrs. Rosena M. McKee** Mr. and Mrs. James F. McKenzie Ms. Madison H. McKinney Mr.** and Mrs. E. D. McLean Jr. Mr.** and Mrs. Frank A. McLendon Mr.** and Mrs.** Reese D. McLendon Larry McMahan McMahan Realty Mr. and Mrs. W. Holt McMullan Earl B. McNeely** James H. and Patricia Dyer McPhail MDR Construction, Inc. Tanya Field and William Eldon Mearse Tim C. Medley Robert Melancon Arthur R. and Mary Ann Mellen Merchants Bank & Trust Andy and Stace Mercier Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer Jr. Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mr. J. Lloyd Milam** Allen and Dabney Millwood Mississippi Association of Purchasing Management Mississippi Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. Mississippi Com/International Cultural Mississippi Concrete Industries Association Mississippi Department of Human Services Mississippi Economic Development Council Mississippi Gulf Coast Craftsman’s Guild Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Mississippi Magnolia District Civitan Club Mississippi Manufacturers Association Mississippi Music, Inc. Mississippi Restaurant Association - Hattiesburg Chapter Mississippi State Lodge/Fraternal Order of Police Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport Mississippi Tourism Association Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association

Mississippi Wild Turkey Federation Donn R. Mitchell II Mrs. Perilyn Mitchell Todd Mixon David and Towana Moffett Doug and Becky Montague Frank D. Montague Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Montague Dot Marie** and Alfred** Moore Mr. H. Alfred Moore Jr.** Moore Funeral Service Damian E. Morgan** by Joseph and Connie Morgan Dr.** and Mrs. Jerold J. Morgan Judy Bookout Morgan Dr. and Mrs. Glenn F. Morris Dr. and Mrs. Toxey M. Morris Mr. and Mrs. E. Kelton Morris Mrs. Lovelle Morris** Dr. and Mrs. William Morrison Larry and Marcie Mote Dr.** and Mrs.** Joe Barry Mullins Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Murphey Murphy Oil USA, Inc. Murray Envelope Corporation Chris and Weezie Myers NAHB Scholarship Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Shree Nanguneri Carolyn and Allan Nation Nell and Royce W. Nation National Association of Women in Construction National Cable & Telecommunications Association National Christian Foundation Nationwide Foundation Jay Neal Dr. and Mrs. John C. Nelson In Memory of Mrs. Geraldine Rutherford New** Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newman Newman Lumber Company Martha Caruthers Sullivan-Nichols Nicholson & Company, PLLC

T. J. and Sandra B. Norris Dr. Jay Norton Janina Laskowski Nossen** Michael Nowell Dr. Katherine E. Nugent Gregory B. Odjakjian Mr.** and Mrs. Powell G. Ogletree Ms. Ann McCormack O’Hare** Jeffrey and Lynn O’Keefe Omni Scientific Instruments, Inc. David M. Ott Dr. and Mrs. David M. Owen Dr. Eugene and Carolyn Owens Gene and Brenda Owens Owens Business Machines, Inc. Mrs. Ralph Owings** Oxy-Care Bill and Sue Pace Dr. and Mrs. Brantley Pace Mary Louise** and Jack** Pace Mr. and Mrs. Lyle M. Page Mr. John N. Palmer John N. Palmer Foundation, Inc. Ms. Olga Paracka Park Place Entertainment Mid South Region Gary and Jerry Kaye Parker Hugh J. Parker Judith Grantham Parker, M.D. Mr. William H. Parker Jr. and Dr. Judith Grantham Parker Bill and Earline Parks Mr. and Mrs. Tim Parris Mr. and Mrs. W. Murray Pate Bharat Patel Pathology Laboratories, Ltd. David M. and Cathy I. Patrick Shephard H. and Cynthia K. Patton Dr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Paul Tom and Diane Payne Jimmy A. Payne Family Foundation

“ I believe I was awarded the presidential scholarship because I wanted

to build a better community and bring credit

to the University.

With the scholarship’s help, I have been able to

transform my aspirations

into reality. ” - Paul N. Saputo, Jr. Psychology major, class of 2009 Presidential Scholar

Jimmy A. Payne Foundation Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association Dr. and Mrs. John M. Pearson Pearson, Inc. Mr. C. J. Peck** William A.** and Jean B.** Peden Ronald E. and Suzanne Z. Pedro Sandra A. Peebles William L. (Billy) Peebles Dr. John and Polly Pendergrass Pennzoil Company Peoples Bank of Biloxi Peoples Bank of Mississippi Dave and Edna Perkins Judith L. Perkins Jack and Marsha Peters Tony and Angie Petro Robert L. and Elizabeth Price Peyton Bob and Kristi Pierce Greg Pierce Stephen and Torrie Pierce W. Lee and Carol Pierce Piltz, Williams, Larosa & Co. Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Hon. Edwin L. Pittman Thomas L. Pittman Jr. Plaza Health Care, Inc. Anita Hartwig Plumlee** and Denton M. Plumlee** Jan and John Polk L. A. “Tony” and Rhonda Polk Polk’s Meat Products, Inc. Dr. Elliott**and Mrs. Bonnie W. Pood J. L. “Jim” Pope Moran and Yvonne Pope Randy and Kathy Pope Roderick and Eula Posey Pam Poston Kris Powell Presser Foundation Presto Foundation

Charles and Anita Price James** and Ida Marie** Price Randy and Annette Price Thomas L. and Jeanette W. Price Kevin L. Prince Nelson V. Pritchett** The Procter & Gamble Company Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Puckett Dr.** and Mrs. Thomas F. Puckett Pugh’s Floral Shop, Inc. Thomas** and Eleanor L. Puryear Wallace C. and Lynn L. Pye Olivia Willie Quin** Mrs. Melba O. Ragsdale** Mildred Lundy Ramond** Mr. Stewart Ramsay H. J. “Randy” Randazzo Dr. Peter H. Ranelli Dr. and Mrs. James W. Rawlins Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ray Marshal Rayburn** and Mrs. Marshal Rayburn; Ray and Sam Rayburn Mr.** and Mrs. Paul M. Rayburn Raytheon Company Mr. William Si Redd** Mr. Arlin Regan Regions Financial Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Rhian Jr. Jack R. and Marguerite Rhodes Mrs. W. C. Rhodes William C. Rhodes Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson Susan and Robert Riley Paul and Pat Rimes Jane and Jack Roberts Mrs. Mary B. Roberts Percy Roberts Jr. Mr. W. Dayton Robinson Robin J. Robinson

Joe D. Robison Jr. Dr. Phillip W.** and Kim Rogers Julie and Ben Rogers** (In loving memory) Lynell Rogers** Bennie Rohr Mildred Houston Rooker** James A. and Marcia T. Roseberry Robert W. and Kay H. Roseberry Dr. and Mrs. Randolph J. Ross Ross King Walker Bruce Rossmeyer Mr. Gerald A. and Dr. Sharon E. Rouse Dr. L. Conrad Rowe** Roy Anderson Corp.

RPM Pizza, Inc. Harry and Jan Ruffin L. P. Rush** Mary A. Bounds Russell Ronald and Monica Russell The Honorable and Mrs. Dan M. Russell Jr. Russell and Company CPA Ben and Lee Anne Ryan Carol and Mickey Ryan Dr. Maureen Ryan Jeannie and Tim Ryan Bill and Wanda Saint Sing Paul Sala** Ben R. Samel Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Sanderson William and Cynthia Sanderson Rebecca and Mike Sappington Stephen and Maureen Saucier LaRue Saulters**, Mary Jean Saulters, Susan Saulters Perry Dr. Martha Saunders and Mr. Joseph Bailey Dr. William and Ramona Saxon Charles B. Scarborough James O. and Mary Ann Schnur Scholarship America Scholarship Fund Bingo, Inc. Schwab Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sconiers Leo W. Seal** Family Foundation Segetis, Inc. Dr. M. Cathy Sessums Mrs. Patricia Louise Sharp C. Dale and Janet D. Shearer Ken and Carolyn Shearer Shell Oil Company Foundation Maud Sherrod** Will Sherrod** Sherwin-Williams Foundation Billy Shoemake Gene and Betty Shoemake Mr.** and Mrs.** R. E. Shoemake Frances R. Shoemaker Gabriel J. Shoemaker Mr. W. C. Shoemaker George W. Sholl Stephen Sholtis Helen and Charles** Short Mary Elizabeth and David Shull Sigma Nu Fraternity Susan A. Siltanen and Lawrence A. Hosman Robert and Dana Simmons Drs. Jim and Janis Simpson Ken Simpson Singing River Federal Credit Union Drs. Ray and Craig Skates Herb and Janet Slay Dr. Charles E. and Jenifer Lee Slonaker A. L. Smith Brenda S. Smith in memory of Nick Baron Cathy and Bill** Smith Connie Hill and Nick Smith Dr. Thomas Hunter Smith III James “Pat” Smith and Jeannette Holcumb Smith Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Smith Smith Painting & Contracting Mr. James W. Snowden Jr. Society of Plastics South Central Chapter

South Central Bell - Alabama South Central Mississippi Bar Association Southeastern Concrete Co., Inc. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Southern Miss Alumni - Houston Chapter Southern Society for Coatings Technology, Inc. Nashville, Tenn.

Dr. J. Keith and Sara Speed Dr. James E. Spence Spence Dye Consulting Services Company St. Paul Companies, Inc. St. Thomas Catholic Church Robert and Jill St. John Virginia St. John Randall Scott Stafford Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Stancliff Mr. Bob Stanfill Jr. James F. Stanovich State of Mississippi Mrs. Barbara M. Stave Bobby and Betty Steadman Dr. David Stephens**, Mrs. David B. Stephens** and Mrs. Karen Stephens** Andy and Laurie Stetelman Mike** and Betty Stetelman Bryan N. Stevens and Donna R. Mitchell Drs. Mark and Martha Stevens and Anna Swann Kenneth and Virginia Stevens Ms. Foy Stevenson** Kyle Stewart Toney Stewart Stockett & Thomas Agency Robson and Melanie Storey Stephen and Julie Strickland LaRay and Susan Stringer Howard and Suzanne Stroud Mr. John William Stubbs** Ms. Ceola Stuckey** Ronald and Luanne Styron Becky Sullivan and David Friedersdorff

Jack Sullivan Mike L. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Garland W. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sullivan Norma Williams Sullivan** Wayne and Barbie Sullivan Law Office of John J. Sullivan Sun Herald SunTech, Inc. Dr. Ronald Swager Mr. and Mrs. James H. Swartzfager III SWS Charitable Foundation, Inc. Sysco Food Services of Jackson T. L. Wallace Construction Company John and Joyce Tadlock Mary Margaret Granberry Tatum Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tatum Jr. Mr. Frank Tatum Jr. Mr. Joe F. and Dr. Virginia A. Tatum Mr. William West Tatum Jr. Ancil and Donna Taylor James M. and Betsy Taylor Mr.** and Mrs. Patrick F. Taylor William Banks Taylor The Teasley Foundation, Inc. Tellus Operating Group, LLC Temple-Inland Foundation Joe and Catherine Terrell Mr.** and Mrs.** Henry Terry Texaco Philanthropic Foundation Texas Instruments Foundation Brittany Thames Dr. Dana G. Thames The First, A National Banking Association Herman Thigpin** Charles and Diane Thomas Dr. Blake D. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James H. C. Thomas Jr. Mrs. John D. Thomas** Phyllis and Douglas F. Thomas II

the act scores and gpas of entering freshmen in the honors college continue to rise. this year’s freshman class had an average act of 29 and gpa of 3.63, the highest ever.

Janice P. Thompson Dr. Kay A. Thornhill** John W. and Kay A.** Thornhill Martha and Tommy Thornton Joe B. Thrash Richard H. Tilley and Patricia L. Tilley Time Warner Time Warner Cable Shared Service Center Sonny and Diane Toms Jane** and Robert** Tonner Dr.** and Mrs. Carl Touchstone Dr. Donald G. and Charlotte Townsend James and Arlyn Trussell Rick Trusty Nathan D. Tudor Dr. and Mrs. Carlton E. Turner J. Ed Turner** Sara M. Turner Mr. A. Raymond Tye US Peace Corps Union Carbide Corporation United Negro College Fund, Inc. United Way of the Pine Belt Region Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Urquhart Jr. USM Accounting Constituent Society USM Athletic Department USM Credit Union USM Student Government Association USM Women’s Club UST Public Affairs, Inc. USX Foundation, Inc. Utility Constructors, Inc. Dr. Allene G. Vaden** Mr. and Mrs. William J. Van Devender Gilbert C. Van Loon Robert and Libby Vardaman Vardaman Buick-Honda, Inc. Lance and Cara Varnado Mr. and Mrs. Clef Vaughn Dr. Hernando and C. Myriam Velez

Viking Range Corporation Arno and Ruth** Vincent Denise and Ben von Herrmann Mr. Karl Vorres Wachovia Foundation Benjamin and Pamela Waddle Mr. Fred A. Waits** Dr. and Mrs.** Stanley Waldoff Milton Waldoff Eric and Tracey Waldron Dr. Richard Walker and Mr. Keith Jordan Dr.** and Mrs. J. Fred Walker Fred and Brenda** Walker Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Walker Mrs. Joanne L. Walker Sharon H. and William W. Walker W. E. Walker Foundation Wall Street Journal Dr.** and Mrs. W. W. Walley Ronald Walsh Walthall Citizens Bank Walthall Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roy Ward Mr. Billy Tom Ward Richard E. Ward Ward’s of America, Inc. E. G. and Darlene Warren James L. Warren III Jim and Valerie Warren Mr. Clinton J. Washam Dr. Earlie M. Washington Waterhouse Family Foundation William L. “Bill” Watkins Larry and Carol Watson Mr. and Mrs. Allen Weatherford Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Weathers Mr. Barry J. Webster Robert L. Welborn Dr. Jerry W. Welch Lauren Hales Welden

Scott G. and Sue Lynn Weldon Mr. John Clifton Wellons Jr.** Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wells David and Sharon Wertz West Knoxville Sertoma Club Projects Westraco What-So-Ever Circle, Kings Daughters Sandy and Greer Whitacre Whitney National Bank Mary Lillian Peters Whitten** Jane Wicht** Dr. Ralph T. Wicker** Denis and Jean Wiesenburg Mr. Buddy Wiggins Dr. Leon A. Wilber** Jim and Toni Wild Dr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Williams James O. and Pam Williams Jon and Carol Williams Kim and Kay Williams Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Lampton O. Williams Mr. Walter V. Williams Sr. Neal and Susan Williams Mildred L. Williams** Russell H. Willis Mr.** and Mrs.** Bennett Willoughby Dr. Savan Wilson Dr. Andrew Windham Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. Chris and Sandra Winstead Mr. and Mrs. James K. Winstead Mr. J. R. “Buddy” and Reba** Winstead Mr. R. L. Winstead** The Joe R. “Buddy” Winstead Family Joe Winstead** Wirtz Corporation Witco Corporation Thomas and Mary Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Eddie D. Wolverton

Dr. Vivian P. Wood Forrest and Elaine Wood Mr. and Mrs. James N. “Nick” Wood Jr. Rebecca N. Woodrick Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Woodruff Jr. Clarence W.** and Cynthia Woods Ms. Juanita I. Woods Stan** and Barbara Woodward Barbara Wright-Workman Clymer Wright Sam and Cindy Wright William and DeAnn Wright Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals Mr. and Mrs. Emmett S. Wyman Jr. Dr. Kathleen Yadrick Edna Daves Yarbrough** Fred A. Yarbrough** COL Joseph A. Yore Helen Cameron Young Young’s Market Company

Founders’ Society Membership is reserved exclusively for those alumni and friends who have taken the bold step of including The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation in their estate plans. Membership extends to those who have made plans to give through will commitments, life income gifts, trusts, life insurance, retirement plans or other arrangements.

Mr. Charles B. Aarons** Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Adams III Dr. and Mrs. Todd Adkins Albert L.** and Sue Ella T.** Allen Mr. W. Reed Allison Jr. COL John Fletcher Allums** Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Bagley

James T.** and Betty M.** Baird Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Bancroft Mr. and Mrs. David W. Baria Harvey and Renee Barton Mrs. Cydney C. Beets Mr. and Mrs. Graham Behringer Dr. and Mrs. Boyd P. Benefield Dr. and Mrs. Donald Warren Benefield Mr. and Mrs. R. Daniel Berger Mr. and Mrs. Dick L. Berry Mr. Eugene Berry Mrs. Leah L. Blain Mr. and Mrs. David Blakeslee Tommy and Debbie Bonner Dr. Herman** and Dora Beth Boroughs Douglas L.** and Judith R. Bostwick Ms. Louise K. Bounds T. L.** and Shirley Bower Dr. Hyler J. Bracey and Mrs. Cass Flagg Dr. Doris P. Bradley Ms. Katherine India Brown** Mr. and Mrs. Tom M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Clyde J. Bryant Mr. Mick C. Bullock Jack and Gilda W. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Cameron Ms. Rea Burne Campbell Mr. Jake William Cantwell** Ms. Deborah F. Carmen Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. David Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Lane Cockrell Mrs. June Collier Dr. Beulah R. Compton** Howard and Kay Coon Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cornett Micky and Becky Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Cowart Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Crandall Mr. Bob Crechale

Wright W.** and Annie Rea** Cross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Culpepper Mr. Brent and Dr. Patti Cumbest Mr. Dennis and Dr. Carolyn Dahl Beverly Dale, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Keith R. Dale Mike and Dell Davis Drs. Jay Dean and Maryann Kyle Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Delcambre Mr. and Mrs. Hill Denson Jr. Mr. John Austin Dickey** Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Doblin Mrs. Louise Majure Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Ron G. Doebler Mrs. Lois A. Drain** Dr. Etoile DuBard** Mr. Charles Everett Duffie** Mr. and Mrs. Curtis J. Dufour III Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Dunaway Mr. Tommy Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Warren K. Dunn Marcel and Isabel Dupre Hon. and Mrs. Johnny L. DuPree Iris Michael Easterling Mr. and Mrs. James A. Edwards Jr. Mr. Sawi Khaled El Mrs. Jessie Emery** Mr. Leon Eubanks** Dr. and Mrs. Horace W. Fleming Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Floyd H. Larry and Brenda Fortenberry Dr. Ivon R. Foster Mrs. Mary Kay Freeman Mr. David Mack Fuqua Lanelle G. Gafford** Ms. Cindy E. Gamble** Dr. Rex Gandy and Mrs. Laura Prange Mr. and Mrs. Burnis T. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Greg Garraway

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Garrett III Dr. and Mrs. Don George Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibbens Mr. Jimmy A. Gibbs** Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Gibbs Kevin H. Giddis and Jamie V.** Giddis Dr. and Mrs. Hilton L. Gillespie Jr. Joey** and Cheryl S. Giordano Ms. Patricia Goldin Mr. John E. Gonzales** Mrs. Bonnie Lee Gooding Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. Graham Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Graham Mr. Byron Greco Ms. Evelyn Green Mr. J. Brent Gregory Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Guice Mr. and Mrs. Reed Guice R. Allan and Christy T. Gustin Dr. Lynn Purnell Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hankins Ms. Emily G. Hankins Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hatten Dr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Hatten Dr. Stan Hauer Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Heinmiller Dr. Tony L. Henthorne Dr. and Mrs. Michael Herrington MD Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hewes Mr. Robert Joseph Higgins** Dr. Tommie B. Hildman Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Hirsch Mr. Bob Hishon Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Holifield Dr. and Mrs. James G. Hollandsworth Mr. Bruce A. Holliday Mr. Jimmy Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Houpt Mr. and Mrs. Ron Howard

Mr. and Mrs. K. Paige Howell Drs. Tim and Deidra Hudson Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hutto Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Ingram William Jacobs** Mr. and Mrs. Reeve G. Jacobus Jr. LTC. and Mrs. James E. Jardon II Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Jefcoat Mr. and Mrs. Toby L. Jeffreys Mrs. Renee Johnson Mrs. Thelma Johnson** Ms. Thelma E. Johnson** Mr. Philip Norman Johnson Drs. Eric W. and Sara S. Jordan Ms. Fay B. Kaigler Mr. Christopher John Karnes** Dr. Ray Karnes** Mr. Alex Katrishin Jr.** Dr. Art Kelley Dr. Frederick Dill Kenamond** Mrs. Linda Bounds Keng Mr. Doug Kenna Ms. Patricia Jane Keyes** Mr. Philip Kiefer** Mr. Terry Michael King Mr. Robert N. Kinnaird Jr.** Mr. and Mrs. James A. Koerber Mrs. Ethel Whatley Kroker Dr. Jerri Laube Dr. Jeannine Laughlin-Porter Mr. John E. Lazenby Mr. Lance Bradley Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Long III Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Long Drs. Alan D. and Melinda Gray Lucas Dr. and Mrs. Aubrey K. Lucas Mrs. Gail Lucas Mr. William Ralph MacLauchlan Ms. Michelle Mapp Mr. Mike E. Marshall

Dr. Maureen K. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Randy Mascagni Mr. Ronald E. Matthews Mr. Tim Matusheski Mr. and Mrs. J. Terrell May Mrs. Sylvia Darlene Mayo Mr. Andy McCarron** Mrs. Patricia Randall McCarron Ms. Oseola McCarty** Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCarty Jr. Mrs. Kathryn Dell McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McDonnell III Mr. William D. McDougald III Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McElhaney Dr. Hilda McGee Dr. Carroll M. McLeod Mr. Earl B. McNeely Jr.** Mr. and Mrs. Tim Medley Mr. Frank Meeks** Dr. and Mrs. Keith P. Melancon Mr. and Mrs. William G. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Danny F. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mixon Dr. Ellis M. Moffitt** Mr. and Mrs. F. Douglas Montague III Mr. Ethan E. Moore** Mr. Ralph J. Morris Mrs. Barbara Bond Mostert Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musgrove Mr. Ray Myrick Ms. Janina Nossen** Mr. Gregory B. Odjakjian Dr. Tara L. Odom Mr. Powell G. Ogletree** Mrs. Mary Ann O’Hare** G. R. Olliphant** Mr. Butch Oustalet Mrs. Mae Harris Owens** Dr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Owens Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Pace

Major and Mrs. James Larry Payne Jr. James O. “Buck”** and Juanita** Payne Mr. Jim Payne Mr. Keith Payne Mr. and Mrs. Larry Payne Mr. Wilford Albert Payne Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Pearson Ms. Kay Perez-deLeon Mr. and Mrs. David Perkins Sr. Harold** and Mary W.** Perlman Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Peyton Ms. Alenor Phillips Drs. Jack and Patti Phillips B. Frank and Nancy Pickering Mrs. Myrtha Shepard Pickett** Bob and Kristi Pierce Greg Pierce Stephen and Torrie Pierce W. Lee and Carol Pierce Mrs. Anita R. Plumlee** Dr. Elliott**and Mrs. Bonnie W. Pood Mr. Kris Powell Mr. Tracy A. Powell and Mrs. Deana L. Drewry Mr. Kevin L. Prince Mr. Nelson V. Pritchett** Mr. Ralph D. Pruett Jr.** Dr. and Mrs. Aaron D. Puckett Jr. Mr. Robert H. Putnam Mrs. Mildred O. Ramond** Ms. Claire C. Ramsey** Mrs. Lena M. Reiser** Mrs. Betty Reuben Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. David Rimes Ms. Donna L. Ritchey Dr. James V. Robinson Jr. Dr. Jerry W. Rodriguez Dr. L. Conrad Rowe** Ms. Holly Ruffin Mr. and Mrs. Witt Ruffin

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Russell Mr. William Irving Saint Sing Mr. Ben R. Samel Ms. Betty Coats Sanders Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sansing Sr. Mr. David Saulters Mrs. Audrey H. Saxon** Drs. Chris and Robin Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sharp Herschel** and Elizabeth Shattles Mr. A. P. Shoemaker Jr. Mr. Ralph T. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Bergman Drs. James and Janis Simpson Harley** and Janet** Sims Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Slay Jr. Mrs. Barbara Guernsey Smith Mr. and Mrs. Hampton S. Smith Mrs. Holly R. Smith Dr. and Mrs. J. Larry Smith Mr. and Mrs. J. Lavon Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith William F.** and Martha** St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. Bobby G. Steadman Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stetelman Ms. Foy Stevenson** Dr. and Mrs. John W. Stewart III Mr. Randy William Stewart** Ms. Polly Stout** Ms. Ceola Stuckey** Mr. and Mrs. Garland W. Sullivan Lillian** and Daniel** Sundeen Mr. and Mrs. Charlie T. Sutherland Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chevis Swetman Mrs. Dorothy H. Swiatek Dr. J. Reginald** and Sara** Switzer Mrs. Martha Tatum** Dr. William Banks Taylor III Mr.** and Mrs.** Henry Terry Dr. and Mrs. Shelby F. Thames

southern miss is one of 25 universities in the united States that is nationally accredited in all four arts disciplines: theatre, dance, art and music. the university hosts more than 300 arts events every year.

Drs. Jon and Christy Thornton Dr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Thornton Dr. and Mrs. Terrell Tisdale Sonny and Diane Toms Mr. and Mrs. James A. Trussell Rick Trusty Mr. Stacy Tucker Dr. K. Michelle and Mr. Raymond Van Norman Mr. Lance Simmons Varnado Mr. Richard Anthony Villarreal Jr. Mrs. Ruth Ruth Vincent** Mr. and Mrs. Richard J Vogel Mr. Ben and Dr. Denise von Herrmann Eddie and Tammy Voynik Dr. Richard C. Vreeland** Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Waddle Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thad Waites Dr. Stanley Waldoff Mr. and Mrs. Eric Waldron Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Walker Mr. Chris Walters Mr. Billy Tom Ward Mr. and Mrs. William A. Ward Mrs. Eleanor L. Wasmer** Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Watson Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen Weatherford Mr. and Mrs. Hans Weger Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Weldon Dr. and Mrs. David Wertz Ms. Jane Wicht Dr. Laura Ann Wilber Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Wilgus Dr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Williams Mr. and Mrs. David A. Williams Dr. and Mrs. James E. Williams III Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams Dr. Savan Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wolverton Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Woodruff Jr. Sam E. Woods**

Stan** and Barbara Woodward William and DeAnn Wright Mrs. Edna Pearl Yarbrough** Dr. T. Dan Young**

Circle of Champions athletics Membership is reserved to the top level of annual athletic donors who commit to a minimum of $10,000 per year for a $100,000 commitment or greater. * Circle of Champions Gold Level Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Adams Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Adkison Dorrance and Carolyn Aultman BancorpSouth Mr. and Mrs. Skip Bean Beau Rivage Resort Mr. Joe Best* Mr. George Birdrow Tom Bower Family* Mr. and Mrs. Kim Bradley Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brent Mr. and Mrs. Andy Brown Bryan Nelson PA Leonard and Lynn Busby* Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Busby Mr. and Mrs. Gene Carlisle* Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Chain Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Collum Community Bank Ric and Judy Corts Mr. and Mrs. John Deakle C. L. Dews and Sons Foundry Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dukes Dickie and Nancy Dunaway M.G. Dyess, Inc. Fairchild Family Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ferlise*

Charlie and Lorita Finnegan Col. Tyler and Dr. Gerry Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gibson, Jr.* Mr. Kevin Giddis* (2) Godwin Group (Danny F. Mitchell) Dr. and Mrs. Ron Graham Mack and Vickie Grubbs* (2) Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haddox Mr.& Mrs. Jerome Harless Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatten* Hattiesburg Coca-Cola (Brad Brian)* Herman and Sharon Herrin The Billy Hewes Family Mr. Paul H. “Bud” Holmes* Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hood* Mr. and Mrs. Krandall Howell Mr. and Mrs. Paige Howell Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Hudson* Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Eric “Poncho” James Mr. and Mrs. Toby Jeffreys Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston Mr. and Mrs. John Karnes Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Kelly Mr. Buddy King* Mr. and Mrs. Mike Landrum Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Dr. and Mrs. Lance Line* Drs. Alan and Melinda Lucas Pat and Rhonda McKenzie Brett and Yvonne McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mann Dr. and Mrs. Keith Melancon* Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mixon* (2) Dr. and Mrs. Mike Molleston* Mr. and Mrs. Greg Moore Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moore Mr. and Mrs. F. Marvin Morris, III Mr. Ralph J. Morris

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musgrove B. G. “Spike” Newman Jr. Chip Newman Mr. and Mrs. Miles Newton Pace, Inc. (Alfred and Kim Pace; Al and Jacqueline Gordy) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Parr Mr. and Mrs. James L. ‘Jimmy’ Payne Jr. Mr. Jim Payne Mr. Keith Payne Mr. and Mrs. Larry Payne* Mr. W. A. Payne Purple Parrot Café/Crescent City Grill Mr. and Mrs. H. D. “Doc” Roberts* (2) Mark and Debbie Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Truman Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Vic Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Rogers* Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rossmeyer Dr. and Mrs. Doug Rouse* Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rutland Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shemper Shemper and Sons Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sims Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sims Mr. and Mrs. Richard ‘Dick’ Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith* Mr. and Mrs. Will Spann Stokes Distributing (Tommy Stokes/Sparky Walker) Bob and Tejory Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sutherland Mr. Ben Sutton, ISP Mr. and Mrs. Chevis Swetman Dr. Paul and Julie Talbot Mr. and Mrs. James M. Taylor Dr. Scott Thames* Dr. and Mrs. Clay Thames* Dr. and Mrs. Shelby Thames* The First, a National Banking Association

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson Drs. Jon and Christy Thornton Dr. and Mrs. Thad Waites* Mr. and Mrs. Billy Walker Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ward Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tom Ward Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Warren* Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weatherspoon Hans and Sabrina Weger Nick and Gigi Welch* Willmut Gas Mr. and Mrs. Roddy Woods

Southern Society Individuals who give $500 or more during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30) are recognized through the Southern Society, the University’s annual giving society. Both gifts and pledge payments qualify donors for membership, which is tiered into nine levels:

$1,000,000 and over Luckyday Foundation

$100,000-$999,999 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation CN CSX Corporation Beverly Dale, Ph.D. Drs. William G. and Hannelore Giles Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation McMahan Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mississippi Power Company Mississippi Power Foundation, Inc. Norfolk Southern Corporation Norfolk Southern Foundation Northrop Grumman Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Poynter Robert M Hearin Foundation Dr. and Mrs. J. Larry Smith Mrs. Jo Waites

$50,000-$99,999 Biloxi Regional Medical Center Chisholm Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Max Draughn Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Payne The Larry Payne Foundation Mr. Leo W. Seal Jr.**

$20,000-$49,999 Accenture Foundation, Inc. Brett Favre Fourward Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Carlisle Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Colbert Colbert Foundation Estate of Martha R. Tatum Mr. and Mrs. Brett L. Favre The Fountain Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Burnis T. Gardner George R. Olliphant Trust Rev. John Mark and Dr. Katherine V. Goerss Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Affiliates Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haddox Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Hood Jr. If-I Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Irby Sr. John N. Palmer Foundation, Inc. Kansas City Southern Industries Dr. Ray Karnes** Dr. Frances A. Karnes Mr. and Mrs. Bud Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Langton Mr. Tommy Owen Mann Mr. John N. Palmer Mr. Bill Phalen Rotary Club of Hattiesburg Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Rutland Segetis, Inc. Mr. Ralph T. Simmons

Southern Miss Alumni Association W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company Mrs. Joanne L. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Warren

$10,000-$19,999 Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Albert Albert & Associates Architects Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Arthur Mellen Well Drilling AT&T BancorpSouth, Hattiesburg BancorpSouth, Tupelo Dr. Lee Baumann Mr. Tom Bizzell BKS, Inc. Mr. Thomas B. Campbell Jr. Cellular South Dr. Stella D. Elakovich Estate of Charles Everett Duffie Estate of James Gordon Irby ExxonMobil Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gulf Coast USM Alumni Association Hancock Bank Drs. Geoffrey and Marcia Hartwig Dr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Hatten Hattiesburg Coca Cola Bottling Company Haworth, Inc. Horne, LLP, CPAs & Business Advisors Mr. Bill C. Hudson Jr. Jimmy A. Payne Foundation Mrs. Brenda O’Neal Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm B. Lightsey Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Long III Mrs. Karen Mannoni Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. James McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Mellen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mixon Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Munro Mr. Jim Payne RPM Pizza, Inc. Sanderson Farms, Inc. Dr. Martha Saunders and Mr. Joseph Bailey Dr. M. Cathy Sessums Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shemper State Farm Co. Foundation Mrs. Barbara M. Stave Mr. and Mrs. Chevis Swetman Mr. and Mrs. William A. Teasley The Teasley Foundation, Inc. Drs. Jon and Christy Thornton Mrs. Sara M. Turner USM Accounting Constituent Society Dr. and Mrs. Thad Waites Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.

$5,000-$9,999 2008 Lt. Governor Inaugural Committee Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Abadie Ms. Yvette K. Abadie Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Adams Jr. Mr. W. Reed Allison Jr. AT&T Atherton Consulting Engineers, Inc. Bayer USA Foundation BellSouth Corporation Best Buy Children’s Foundation Tag Team Awards Bisso Marine Company, Inc. Bob Palmer’s Chancellor Motor Group Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Bonner Bonner Analytical Testing Company Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bower Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bruner Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bryant Mr. George M. Calhoun Camellia Home Health & Hospice

Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L. Chain Chain Electric Company Mr. Mike Chancellor Cintas Corporation Comcast Cable Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cumbest Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dearman Delta Industries Foundation Delta Industries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chad Driskell Mrs. Iris Easterling Eastman Chemical Company Ernst & Young Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John O. Everett Mr. David J. Fine Gannett Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mack Grubbs Mr. and Mrs. M. Allen Hale Hattiesburg American Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hemeter Dr. and Mrs. Craig Howard Ingram & Associates Mr. and Mrs. J. Marlin Ivey John T. Campo & Associates, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson Mrs. Hattie Mae Johnson Juno Realty, LLC Keithco Petroleum Mr. and Mrs. Lane Landry Mr. J. V. Mathis Mr. and Mrs. Morgan McCarty Dr. and Mrs. Lynn B. McMahan Mississippi Power Company Dr. and Mrs. Michael Molleston Ms. Judy Bookout Morgan Mr. Butch Oustalet Mr. Wilford Albert Payne Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford A. Payne III Dr. R. Jayne Perkins-Brown

Ms. Sylvia K. Pinegar Mr. J. E. Prince Purple Parrot Company, Inc. Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Regions Bank Regions Morgan Keegan Trust (Matching gifts) Mr. and Mrs. H. David Roberts Ms. Robin Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Doug Rouse Jr. S & N Pump Company Schwab Charitable Fund Drs. Chris and Robin Schwartz Sessums Investments of Hattiesburg, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Shearer Mr. Ken Simpson South Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter Southern Beverage Company Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh Mr. and Mrs. Charlie T. Sutherland Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Fred E. Tatum The First, A National Banking Association Mr. and Mrs. Tommy G. Thornton Trustmark USS Biloxi Association Mr. and Mrs. William J. Van Devender Dr. K. Michelle and Mr. Raymond Van Norman Ms. Susan M. Walker Mr. and Mrs. William A. Ward Ward International Trucks, Inc. Mr. Maurice J. Wescovich Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wild II Mr. and Mrs. David A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. L. O’Neal Williams Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James K. Winstead Mr. Joe R. Winstead

$2,500-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Adams III Amedisys, Inc. Amite County Farm Bureau

Bassoe Offshore Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Baylis Dr. and Mrs. Donald Warren Benefield Benefield Eye Care PC Mr. and Mrs. David Blakeslee Dr. Bertha J. Blanchard Ms. Annie L. Bourg Bridgestone/Firestone Retail & Commercial   Operations, LLC Bridgewater Education Consulting, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Chris S. Bulger Mr. and Mrs. David Burckel Dr. Bonnie W. Camp Mr. and Mrs. Dan Camp Mr. Dewey W. Camp Chris Myers AutoMall COL and Mrs. Henry L. Conn Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Culpepper III Cumbest Realty, Inc. Deloitte Services, LP Dixie Darling Alumnae Association Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Dunaway Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dyess Eastern Fishing & Rental Tool Company, Inc. Mr. Buddy Edens Ezra Jack Keats Foundation COL Tyler and Dr. Gerry Cadenhead Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Floyd Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ford Forrest and Elaine Wood Trust Friends of Mass Communication and Journalism Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Dr. Rex Gandy and Mrs. Laura Prange Mr. and Mrs. Greg Garraway Global Impact Ms. Emile Ozerden Gottschlich Grant Prideco Greater Houston Community Foundation Harrison County Development Commission Hattiesburg Clinic, PA

the university of southern mississippi recently became the only university in the state and one of only a handful of universities in the southeast to offer a bachelor of science in business administration in health care marketing.

Mrs. Jane Becker Heidelberg Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herrin Dr. and Mrs. Michael Herrington Hi-Tech Tubular Service, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Ron Howard Mr. and Mrs. K. Paige Howell Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Hudson Drs. Eric W. and Sara S. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kelly Mr. Charles Jay Kershner Ms. Beth Kynerd Mr. John E. Lazenby Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Leuenberger Mr. and Mrs. John T. Lockard Lockard & Williams Insurance Services, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. G. Richard Long Mr. Joseph C. McClammy Mrs. Ann Tee McCrory Mr. and Mrs. W. Holt McMullan Mrs. Stacey McMullen Medtronic Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Keith P. Melancon Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mr. Ira Joel Middleberg Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Mississippi Baptist Foundation Mr. and Mrs. F. Douglas Montague III Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Moore Nationwide Foundation Nicholson & Company, PLLC Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Mr. David M. Ott Hon. Sul Ozerden Dr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Parker Mr. Keith Payne MAJ and Mrs. James Larry Payne Jr. Peoples Bank of Biloxi Petro Automotive Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Pierce II Hon. and Mrs. Edwin L. Pittman Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Polk Polk’s Meats Products, Inc. Mr. Jim L. Pope Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price Mr. and Mrs. Doug Price Quest Aviation Services Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ray Mr. and Mrs. David Rimes Dr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts Roberts Interiors Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sanderson Scholarship Bingo Fund Mr. W. C. Shoemaker Ms. Lisa Slay Stallion Heavy Hauler LP Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Stancliff Mrs. Linda M. Taylor TGL Total Service Supply LP Mr. Ben and Dr. Denise von Herrmann Vulcan Materials Company W. L. Gore & Associates Company Dr. and Mrs. Willis Walker Jr. Walter Oil & Gas Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ward Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welborn Mr. and Mrs. Nick D. Welch Mr. Brian C. Williams Mr. Walter V. Williams Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Forrest E. Wood Jr.

$1,000-$2,499 Abbott Laboratories Airgas - Gulf States Albemarle Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Alexander Alexander Van Loon Sloan Levens and Favre, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Randy P. Alford Mr. and Mrs. Scott Allen

American Business Women’s Association Amling University Development Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Allen Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Anderson Anderson Retail, Inc. Andrews Kurth LLP Ms. Natalie Hope Martel Andy Mr. and Mrs. Jim Angelo Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Applewhite Aramark Area Development Partnership Ms. Leslie Driskell Ashford Mr. and Mrs. Dorrance Aultman Dr. and Mrs. Virgil Isaac Aultman Mr. and Mrs. W. Lester Aultman Jr. Dr. Mindy Tustain Austin, DDS Austin Dental Clinic PA Drs. George and Debbie Azar B&N College Booksellers, Inc. Dr. David Creed and Dr. Sherry Bain Bar M Farms, Inc. Mr. Marc I. Baretz Mr. and Mrs. Mike Battle Beau Rivage Beck, Redden & Secrest LLP Mr. Michael B. Bemis Ben Shemper and Sons - A Division of Alter Metal Mrs. Elinor B. Benefield Mr. and Mrs. Dick L. Berry Best Western Northgate Inn Dr. Brent D. Bevard Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Bevon III Dr. and Mrs. Karl L. Bierdeman Bierdeman Orthodontics PA Billy Hewes Real Estate Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. BJ Services Company Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Buff Blount Mrs. Ann Bolt Mrs. Judith Bostwick

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Boucher Mr. and Mrs. Collins Bourg Mrs. Ann Bowden-Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brantley Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Braswell Drs. J. Berengher and Rebecca Brechtel Ms. Bettie J. Broome** Broome, LLC Mr. and Mrs. David L. Butler Cable One Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Calhoun Jr. Hon. and Mrs. Michael Callahan Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Campbell Jr. Mr. Jake William Cantwell** Capgemini US, LLC Mr. S. F. Carlisle Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carpenter Ms. Jacqueline Carr Mr. and Mrs. Brett W. Cassell LTC and Mrs. James Causey Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter Dr. and Mrs. Steven P. Chevalier The Christen Foundation Citigroup Business Services Dr. and Mrs. Peter Ciurczak Mrs. Sarah P. Clark Coast Electric Power Association Mr. and Mrs. E. Alan Coats Dr. William Edgar Cochran Mr. Rusty Coker College Panhellenic Council Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Collins Dr. Leo W. Collins Dr. and Mrs. Dawson B. Conerly Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Morris R. Conoly Mr. and Mrs. R. Lance Cooper Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cooper Ms. Charlotte Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Cornett Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cornett Mr. Gregory W. Cotter Mr. and Mrs. Lofton S. Cox Mrs. Cheryl Cranford Dr. and Mrs. A. Dean Cromartie Ms. Carrie H. Cromartie Mr. Greg Cronin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cropco Mrs. Lee Lindsay Curtis Cynthia Cooper Consulting, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Dahl Mr. Michael Daly Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis Mrs. Mitzi Sowell Davis Davis-Lynch, Inc. Drs. Jay Dean and Maryann Kyle Deborah T. Azar, MD, PA Mrs. Hattie Pearl Decell Dell Computer Corporation Mrs. Linda Scott Derosier Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dews DGD Company, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jon Dieckman Dixie Fish Company, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Doblin Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Doleac Mr. and Mrs. Larry Doleac Mr. Salvador Salimi Domino Mr. Richard R. Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Driskell Mr. and Mrs. John M. Duck Drs. Ken and Rebecca Duff Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC Mr. James Eley English Speaking Union, Jackson, Miss. Branch Entergy Services Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ervine Dr. and Mrs. Tom Estes Jr. Mr. John E. Faherty

Mr. Mark A. Fairchild J. Keith Speed DO Family Medicine Associates PA Mr. Webb Farish Federated Mutual Insurance Company Dr. Nollie C. Felts Jr. Finlo Construction Co., Inc. First Premier Corporation, Inc. Dr. Hyler J. Bracey and Mrs. Cass Flagg Forrest General Hospital Mr. Larry Fortenberry Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Fos Rev. and Mrs. Reed H. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Freeman Freeman Moore Mazda Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fuller Furnishings International LTD Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. James Floyd Garraway Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Steve Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Elvis B. Gates Jr. Dr. and Mrs. H. Allen Gersh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibbens Mr. Kevin H. Giddis Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Giffin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Gilbert Ms. Louise Ginn Dr. and Mrs. Lamar Glaze GodwinGroup Mr. and Mrs. Sid Gonsoulin Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Al C. Gordy Ms. Wilma J. Gower Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Goza Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Erik G. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Mark Michael Graham Ms. Virginia Early Graham Mr. Mike Graves Mr. and Mrs. Reginald A. Gray III

Great Southern National Bank Ms. Kathryn Ann Greene Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Greer IV Mr. Todd Gregory Dr. and Mrs. D. Jay Grimes Dr. John M. Guice Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gullung III Mr. and Mrs. John L. Haik Halliburton Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Hamlin Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hanberry Hancock Bank Hannon Hydraulics LP Mr. and Mrs. Shane Hariel Harrah’s Operating Co., Inc. Harrell Contracting Group Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harrigan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hatten Dr. Stan Hauer Mrs. Sarah Hautt Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Masanori Hayashi Ms. Diane S. Hayden Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Heath Dr. and Mrs. Wendell Helveston Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hemeter Dr. Tony L. Henthorne Heritage Vision Center Mr. Al Herron Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hewes Mr. and Mrs. W. Heath Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Holderer Holland Vererinary Hospital, PA Mr. and Mrs. James C. Holt Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Houser III Dr. and Mrs. J. Emory Howell Dr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Hughes Mrs. Bettye Burruss Hurd Dr. James R. Hutto

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Ihara Island View Casino Resort Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Jackson Sr. Mrs. Gwen C. James Mr. Jerry James Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Jefcoat JMP Medical, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery W. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Johnson Ms. Julie L. Jones Ms. Kim B. Jones Mr. Tim Jones LTC and Mrs. Horace R. Jordan Mr. Robert D. Jordan Mr. John J. Jorgensen Jr. JP Morgan Chase & Company Judith C. Reidl Trust Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg Mr. and Mrs. John R. Karnes Karnes Landscapes, Inc. Mrs. Nancy J. Kaul Mr. and Mrs. Rex E. Kelly Mrs. Kathie J. Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Kittrell Kiwanis Club Of Hattiesburg Ms. Lana Komp KPMG Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Toyota Kudo Mr. Rick Lambert Dr. Marla M. and Mr. Marcus C. Lambert Ms. Daphne Lancaster Land Bank South FLCA Mr. and Mrs. David Landrum Dr. Jeannine Laughlin-Porter Mr. Robert E. Leard IV Ms. Sharon Lebsack Mrs. Angela T. Lee Dr. and Mrs. David E. Lee Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lee Jr.

Lehman Brothers Mr. Charles R. Lightsey Mr. William Joel Lofton Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Loper Mrs. Dee Dee Tharp Lowery Drs. Alan D. and Melinda Gray Lucas Dr. and Mrs. Aubrey K. Lucas M. G. Dyess, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Main Dr. Kenneth Malone and Mrs. Kelli Booth Mr. John F. Mangin Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Mapp Marathon Oil Company Marc Moses Scholarship Fund The Margaritaville Store of Key West, LLC Marine Technology Society San Diego Section Mark M. Graham Properties, Inc. Marsh & McLennan Dr. Wanda S. Maulding Dr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Mayard Mr. Richard McCarty McClain Sonics, Inc. Mrs. Katie Rose McClendon McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. McCrary Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDaniel Ms. Melissa McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McDonnell III Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. McHenry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McKellar McKellar Oil and Gas Mr. and Mrs. Butch McKenzie McMahan Realty Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. McMullan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McMullan Mr. Brian K. McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dyer McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. McWhorter Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Medley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mercier

Merck Company Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Messer Michael J. Maloney & Associates, PC Mississippi Delta American Legion Post 1776 Mississippi Power Education Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Danny F. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. William G. Mitchell MMC Materials, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. David B. Moffett Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Montague Jr. Montague Pittman & Varnado, PA Fr. Jean Michael Morel Hon. and Mrs. F. Marvin Morris III Dr. and Mrs. Toxey Michael Morris Mr. and Mrs. Anneas S. Moses Jr. Mrs. Adrian Tureaud Mosley MS Pickle, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thad Mullins Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Murphey Mr. and Mrs. Chris Myers Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Myers IV Mr. and Mrs. Allan Nation Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newman Newman Lumber Company Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Miles Newton Mr. and Mrs. John J. Neylon Mr. Mike Nowell Mr. and Mrs. Powell G. Ogletree Jr. The Oral & Facial Surgery Center, PA Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pace Mr. and Mrs. Lyle M. Page Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Parks Parkway Properties, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Parris Dr. Gregory A. Parvin Dr. and Mrs. David M. Patrick Dr. and Mrs. Michael C. Patterson Dr. and Mrs. Joe Paul Mr. and Mrs. Damon Penny

Mr. and Mrs. David Perkins Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peters III Philips PACE Piltz, Williams, Larosa & Company Dr. and Mrs. Frank Pinkerton Ms. Renee Pitchford Mr. Thomas L. Pittman Jr. Poly Materials, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Roderick B. Posey Mr. Tracy A. Powell and Mrs. Deana L. Drewry Mr. and Mrs. John M. Price Public Relations Association of Mississippi Public Relations Assoc of Mississippi - Pine Belt Chapter Dr. and Mrs. Aaron D. Puckett Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Puckett Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Puckett Mr. Edward H. Purcell Dr. Peter H. Ranelli Mrs. Edwina M. Rees Mrs. Betty Reuben Rex Distributing Company, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. C. David Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Riggs Jr. Robbie R. Pinkerton Trust Dr. and Mrs. John B. Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rook Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Roseberry Mr. Gerald A. and Dr. Sharon E. Rouse Mrs. Charla Rebecca Rowley, CPA Roy Anderson Corp.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Ruffin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Russell Russell and Company, CPA Ms. Nicole Sadler Mr. Keith Saucier Mr. David Saulters Hon. Luke J. Schissel Mr. and Mrs. Brandt Schmersahl Dr. Petra Schneider-Redden and Mr. Curt Redden Mr. Herman H. Schomaker Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Shands Mr. and Mrs. C. Dale Shearer Mr. William T. Sheppard Mr. Gabriel J. Shoemaker MAJ George W. Sholl III Mr. Stephen E. Sholtis Mr. and Mrs. David Shull Drs. Susan A. Siltanen and Lawrence A. Hosman Simmons & Company International Mrs. Jo Ann Ryan Sims Mr. Ray A. Sims Singing River Federal Credit Union Drs. Ray and Craig Skates Mr. Chris A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Smith Mr. James W. Snowden Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Keith Speed Mr. and Mrs. Robert St. John State Farm Insurance, Robert Gaines, Agent Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stevens Drs. Mark and Martha Stevens Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Styron Suzye Reuben Doblin T. K. Stanley, Inc. Tall Pines Garden Club Hattiesburg Mr. Joe F. and Dr. Virginia A. Tatum Mr. William West Tatum Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Thomas Hon. and Mrs. James H. C. Thomas Jr. Threaded Fasteners, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlos Tolosa Mr. Garnet O. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Brennan Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Tommy R. Vervaeke Mr. and Mrs. Chad S. Wachter Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Walker Mr. Fred Walker Dr. Richard W. Walker The Walker Associates

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wall Jr. Mrs. Xu Wang Mrs. Connie Shivers Warnick Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Warren Jr. Drs. Joseph and Elizabeth Washburne Mrs. Gwendolyn C. Washington Ms. Margaret N. Watkins Mrs. Gail H. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Watson Mr. and Mrs. William R. Watts Mr. and Mrs. James C. Watts Mr. Jason K. Wesley Wesley Medical Center Mrs. Sandy Whitacre Whitney National Bank Mr. James W. Wilkerson Dr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jon C. Williams Hons. Ed and Gloria Williamson Mr. Russ Willis Dr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Winstead Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wolfe

$500-$999 Mr. Robert I. Abbay III Mrs. Dee E. Abbott Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Abraham Mrs. Ann Bryan Alexander Mrs. Rosaland Moser Allen Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ammons Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation Ms. Elizabeth M. Anglin Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Asper Atwood Oceanics Management LP Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Bagley Ms. Sheila Ann Baker BancorpSouth, Hattiesburg Mr. and Mrs. David W. Baria Barksdale Bonding & Insurance Drs. Chris and Tammy Barry

Mr. William H. Barton II Hon. and Mrs. Frank L. Bell Ms. Sharon Bentz Mrs. Cindy Newman Bergin Mr. Mitchell Berman and Mrs. Jane Keeler Dr. Leo J. Bingley Birmingham Ala. Area Chapter of the USM Alumni   Association Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Black Black Box Productions, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Boone Mr. and Mrs. Kim Bradley Mr. Thomas W. Bramlett Dr. and Mrs. Harold Brashears Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Breazeale Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Breeland Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Breeland Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Breland Mr. Bobby Earl Britt Mr. Jarrod Britt Brownstones, LLC Mr. Edwin Lawrence Buckley Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Burnett Drs. Christopher Campbell and Sheri Hoem Mr. Ted Cannon Ms. Mary Ann Carmichael Drs. George and Barbara Carter Mr. Lynn Cartlidge Ms. Nicki Case Chat, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Nicola Ciccarello Citigroup Foundation Ms. Jane Clinton Mrs. Bethany Bert Coker Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Cornelius Coker Jr. Community Bank - Hattiesburg Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Conville Mr. Howard Coon Mrs. Peggy Hathorn Corban

Mr. Mark Douglas Creel Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Crosby Jr. Mr. William E. Crosby Ms. Chrissy L. Cullinane Mrs. Rhonda Daniels Mr. Clay A. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Delcambre Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. DeSantis Diamondhead Performing Arts Society Diane C. Peranich Campaign Fund Ms. Katherine Womack Dobie Mr. and Mrs. Perry E. Doleac Mr. Robert E. Dunn Hon. and Mrs. Johnny L. DuPree Mrs. Allyson Easterwood Mrs. Kathryn E. Eaton Mrs. Jennifer Sanford Edwards Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation Drs. R. D. and Barbara Ellender F. L. Crane & Sons, Inc. Tommy and Dolores Fairley Family Practice/After Hours Clinic, PLLC Dr. and Mrs. John Faust Mrs. Betsy Nelson Feltus Fine Arts Institute of Mississippi Mr. Desmond Fletcher Dr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Fokakis Forrest County NAACP Dr. and Mrs. Michael Forster Dr. Ivon R. Foster Fox-Everett, Inc. Mr. Steve Frazier Friends of Phil Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Funk Ms. Dina B. Galiano Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. Gallaspy Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Garrett III Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Educational Matching Mrs. Cindy Griffin Gibson Mrs. Norma Gillis

the university operates study abroad programs in nearly 20 countries worldwide and has developed international exchange programs with 13 universities in eight countries.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant Grant Consulting, Inc. Dr. Bradley A. Green Mr. and Mrs. Brent Greenwald Mr. and Mrs. J. Larry Greer Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Gregg Gulf Power Foundation, Inc. Mr. Kevin Gunter Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte Haddox Dr. and Mrs. John E. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hamm Mr. and Mrs. John R. Harrison III Mr. Randle L. Harrison Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joey Havens Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hawkins Mr. Mike A. Headrick Mr. and Mrs. Curt Hebert Jr. Mrs. Cheryl M. Helfrich Mr. and Mrs. Tim Herndon Mrs. Helen Hess Mr. Mark Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Holifield Mr. Bruce A. Holliday Mr. Bud Holmes Mr. John P. Horn Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Houpt Mr. and Mrs. Krandall Howell HSBC Philanthropic Programs Hulett Winstead Funeral Home Mrs. Helen W. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Reeve G. Jacobus Jr. LTC and Mrs. James E. Jardon II Jim Gallaspy Property Management Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Johnston Mr. Max H. Jordan Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Kahlstorf Kappa Sigma Epsilon Nu

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy D. Keen Mrs. Kay Johnson Kell Mrs. Connie Kelly Mrs. Linda Bounds Keng Mr. and Mrs. James A. Koerber The Koerber Co., PA Dr. Stan Kuczaj Mr. Gary P. LaGrange Larken Laboratories, Inc. Laurel Metro Chapter USM Alumni Law Office of John J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lewis Chester A. Liddle Jr. Mr. Jack Lipscomb London & Stetelman, Realtors Ms. Mary M. Loughman Mrs. Dottie P. Lovisone Dr. and Mrs. Harold Luce Mr. Wayne Joseph Lyons Mrs. Mary Ann Mach Dr. Doug Mackaman Mrs. Stacey Hellen Magee Magnolia State Bank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mahoney Ms. JoAnne Makinster Mr. and Mrs. Monte Manguno Mr. David Marchman Dr. David K. Marcus Dr. Douglas Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Mark McBryde Mrs. Roxanne McCorkle Mr. Ralph McDaniel Dr. and Mrs. Troy McIntire Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McKenzie Mrs. Betty B. Michinard Mike Rozier Construction Company, Inc. Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation, Inc. The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James F. Moore Mrs. Teresa J. Moore

Moore Funeral Homes, Inc. Moore’s Bicycle Shop, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Morris Mrs. Barbara Bond Mostert Mr. and Mrs. Tommy E. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Myrick Mr. Kent Newman Dr. Jay Norton Dr. Katherine E. Nugent Orkin Pest Control of Hattiesburg Owens Business Machines Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Palazzo Pamlab, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Payne Pepsico Foundation Hon. Diane C. Peranich Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Perry Dr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce Mr. Billy B. Pirtle Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pope Mr. Kris Powell Ms. Nancy Price Mr. Michael Alan Pruitt Re Max Real Estate Partners Ms. Heidi Reith Ms. Donna L. Ritchey Mr. David L. Roberson Dr. Pamela R. Rochester Mr. Bennie Arnold Rohr Mr. and Mrs. Winston Russell Mr. and Mrs. Tim A. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Stanton W. Salathe Mr. Ben R. Samel Dr. Richard D. Saniga Ms. Bonnie Schledwitz Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Joe Sessions Mr. and Mrs. Merv Sharp The Sherwin-Williams Company Singleton Architects PA Mr. Rob Slay

Mr. and Mrs. James Daniel Smith Mr. and Mrs. William H. Spann Jr. Mr. Herbert E. St. Amant Mr. Leonard P. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stetelman Steve Floyd Properties, Inc. Ms. Mandy L. Stevens Ms. Ramona J. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stewart Stocks and Bonds, LLC Mr. Jack Sullivan Sun Herald Ms. Vanessa Swaim SYSCO Food Services of Jackson T.L. Wallace Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tatum Jr. Mr. Frank R. Tenerelli Dr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Thomas II Mr. Randell Lyle Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Topp Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Vardaman Vardaman Buick Honda, Inc. W. R. Fairchild Construction Company, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Waddle Jr. Mrs. Patti Page Wade Mr. and Mrs. Eric Waldron Mr. and Mrs. James S. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Waters Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Weathers Mrs. Patricia H. Wellington Dr. and Mrs. David Wertz Dr. and Mrs. Denis Wiesenburg Wiley Production Group, Inc. Williams Financial Group Mrs. Shelley Winstead Ms. Gay M. Wirth Mrs. Barbara Wright Workman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Worrel Mr. Herbert S. Yates

Annual Scholarships ABWA Gulfport Charter Chapter American Criminal Justice Leadership Awards Amite County Farm Bureau Scholarship Anderson Retail Annual Student Scholarship Paul Bacuzzi Memorial Scholarship Bates-Sisemore Excellence in Maternal-Child Nursing Award Mr. and Mrs. Skip Bean Scholarship Arnold and Mabel Beckman Presidential Scholarship Sharon Bentz Annual Graduate Scholarship Mary Jo Blackledge ADP/USM Business & Industry Scholarship Boral Brick Annual Scholarship Kenneth Bourne Memorial Bracey/Flagg International Studies Buddy and Kay Honeycutt Braswell Barbara Britt School of Nursing Annual Scholarship Bruce D. Butner English Language Institute Mary Ann Carmichael Education Nicki Case - Catholic Student Association Annual Scholarship Cellular South Annual Scholarship Lee Chain Annual Scholarship Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship Community Health Alumni Chapter Criminal Justice Department DBA Student Awards John DeChiaro Guitar Scholarship Delta Industries Scholarship Diamondhead Performing Arts Society Scholarship Dixie Darling Scholarship EastGroup Parkway Foundation F. L. Crane Construction Engineering Technology Scholarship Forrest General MPH/MBA The Tom Fredian Memorial Scholarship “Big Dave” Dave Freeman Athletic Training Scholarship Friends of the Long Beach Public Library Annual Scholarship Dr. Basil Lee Gaar Memorial Scholarship Robert Gaines/State Farm Northeast Mississippi Scholarship

Dennis G. Garraway, Jr. Business General Scholarship Fund Dr. William G. Giles and Dr. Hannelore H. Giles Presidential Scholarships Martha H. Gill Memorial Scholarship GOALS Scholarship Nancy and Jim Goodwin Political Science Scholarship Grant Consulting Computer Science Annual Scholarship Great Southern National Bank Annual Gulf Coast Chapter of Mississippi Restaurant Association Haworth Award for Excellence in Interior Design Hattiesburg American Top Student College of Health Scholarship for Resolution Robert M. Hearin Foundation Graduate Fellowship Hishon Out-of-State Student Susan Hollandsworth Natural History Home Builders Association of Mississippi Honduras Medical Scholarship Reverend E. L. Howard and Mrs. Geneva Howard Nursing Annual Scholarship I.L.R. Scholarships International Marketing Scholarship Jackson Metro Alumni Scholarship Randall Jamison Kappa Sigma Joan Johnson Writing Award Kappa Alpha Theta Land Bank South Harold Luce Orchestra Scholarship Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Luckyday Development Fund Luckyday Leaders for Mississippi Eva and Frank Mackaman Michael Marks Education Scholarship Tarsha Ann McLaurin Annual Scholarship in Journalism Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. Medical Technology Annual Scholarship Del G. Mercier Scholarship Leo Miller Scholarship Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Mississippi Concrete Industries

Mississippi Library Association/Peggy May Mississippi Restaurant Assoc.

Mississippi Wild Turkey Federation Mobile Chapter Scholarship Jerri Laube Morgan Nursing Awa Barbara Bond Mostert Choreographic Award Musgrove Murray Scholarship Weezie O. Myers Dance Annual Scholarship National Pan-Hellenic Annual Scholarship Newman Lumber Company Annual Scholarship Northwestern Mutual Financial Network College of Business Annual Scholarship Olliphant Honors College Scholarship Opera Scholarship Jim Payne Annual Scholarship Larry and Elizabeth Payne Education and Psychology Annual Scholarship Larry and Elizabeth Payne Education and Psychology Presidential Scholarship Captain and Mrs. Ronald E. Pedro Eddie and Carolyn Petro Scholarship Political Science Scholarship at USM Gulf Coast Pontlevoy Scholarship J.L. Pope SAE Scholarship James Ray and Angeline Posey Memorial Education Fund Pride Club Purple Parrot Company Annual Scholarship Thomas L. “Joe” Reeves Education Mr. Gerald A. and Dr. Sharon E. Rouse Business Technology Education Annual Scholarship Frances and Jerome Ryan Memorial Scholarship Jeannie and Tim Ryan in Honor of Dr. Bonnie J. Davis William and Ramona Saxon Social Work Annual Scholarship Scholarship Fund Bingo Inc. Howard Sessums Annual Scholarship Raymond B. Seymour W. C. Shoemaker Journalism Scholarship Mary Elizabeth and David Shull Scholarship

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter House Sigma Nu Annual Alumni Scholarship Singing River Federal Credit Union Annual Scholarship Smith Painting and Construction Engineering Kristin M. Smith Scholarship Staff Council Annual Scholarship Dr. David K. and Nina Stewart ELR Scholarship Tatum Development Corp.

Shelby F. Thames Luckyday Honor Award Mr. and Mrs. James H. C. Thomas, Jr. Scholarship Tiffany Diane Thomas Scholarship John C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Richard H. & Patricia L. Tilley School of Nursing Scholarship Fund at USM - Gulf Coast Roy and Mary Townsend Scholarship James D. and Sara M. Turner Annual Scholarship USM A. O. P. USM Symphony Orchestra Development Fund USM Symphony Orchestra Annual Scholarship USM Women’s Club Thad and Gerry Waites Health Professions Scholarship Alice Walker Memorial Phillip Walker Culinary Scholarship Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Whitney National Bank - Mississippi Freshman Alphonso Williams Memorial Education Scholarship Dr. Kenneth & Regina Williams Pre-med Scholarship Mary and Tom Wolfe Fashion Merchandise and Apparel Studies Annual Scholarship Edna Daves Yarbrough Annual Scholarship Yates Scholars in the School of Construction Annual Scholarship

Endowments Samuel W. and Dee Thornton Abbott Endowed Scholarship Accenture - High Performance Delivered Scholarship Alumni Association Accounting Constituent Society Scholarship Endowment

John and Janice Wells Addison Chemistry Endowment Administration of Justice Scholarship Endowment Lawrence Albers Scholarship Martha Faye McIntosh Albert Art Endowment Budweiser/Southern Beverage Alcohol Awareness Scholarship John Alcorn Lecture Endowed Carl and Margaret Alesio Dixie Darling Scholarship Endowment Katherine Kyzar Alford Nursing Scholarship Albert Larkin and Sue Ella Thrash Allen Scholarship Honoring Claude Bennett Alumni Association Past Presidents Council Endowed Scholarship American Legion Post 139 - Richard Thames Scholarship Endowment Anderson Retail Endowed Student Scholarship Hayward Anderson Endowed Scholarship Perrin Johnston Anderson Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Anglin Scholarship Endowment Mark C. Applewhite Memorial Nursing Scholarship Mark C. Applewhite Memorial Nutrition Scholarship Raymond T. and Janice B. Arnold Scholarship Endowment Art Department Alumni Endowed Scholarship College of Arts and Letters Faculty Research Endowment Arts and Sciences/Toy Library at USM Gulf Coast Asbury Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Nursing Asbury Foundation Scholarship Endowment Alpha Tau Omega Chapter Scholarship Oliver V. Austin Scholarship Andrew C. Austin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Garth A. Avant Memorial Ernest Lee Backstrom Memorial Scholarship Howard and Helen Bahr Scholarship Howard W. Bahr Achievement Endowment Flora Lee Bain Graduate Scholarship Baird Library Endowment in Memory of George E. and Daisy D. Baird James T. Baird Southern History Endowment Nancy Baker Scholarship

Banking and Finance Endowment Barnes-Manning Scholarship Endowment Nick Baron Memorial Marine Science Education Endowment Fred Barten Memorial Scholarship in Health Administration Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment Odessa Powell Beasley Elementary Education Endowment Beau Rivage Endowment for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Beau Rivage Orchestral Chair Scholarship BellSouth Education Support Carrie Herring Bennett Scholarship R. G. Bigelow Scholarship R. J. Bishop Award Genevieve Bizzell Accounting Scholarship Tracy Black Memorial Scholarship S. H. Blair Endowed Scholarship Edwina Junkin Blanchard Graduate School of Social Work Endowment Major General Buford “Buff” Blount Endowed Chair in International Security and Global Policy Blue Cross Blue Shield Finance Scholarship Endowment J. F. Boardman, Jr. Endowment James F. Bollinger-William W. Crowder Scholarship Annelle Bonner Scholarship Thomas E. and Frances Jerome Boone Scholarship Bob and Sandy Boothe Endowed Scholarship in Management Beau J. Boudreaux English Endowment Jane Boudreaux Scholarship Endowment Thelma V. Bounds Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jeff and Jeanie Gail Bowman Art Scholarship B. P. O. Elks #599 Scholarship Ola D. Bradley and W. Agnew Bradley, Sr. Endowment Samuel R. Bradley Scholarship Hoagan Bramlett Endowed Scholarship Tom and Claire Brantley Trombone Scholarship Brechtel Endowed Scholarship Alfred A. and Doris R. Breeland Scholarship Charles and Carolyn Brent Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry W. P. Bridges Real Estate Endowment Roger Brinegar Endowed Scholarship

Ruth Ann M. Broome Scholarship Endowment Katherine Brown Scholarship Jack G. and Lucretia Bryant Geology Development Fund in Honor of Dr. Olin T. Brown Frank Buckley Scholarship Endowment Dr. Charles Burchell Recreational Administration Scholarship Oscar Ray and Lois Davis Burkett Endowed Scholarship Zed Houston Burns Award in Psychology Lee Cornelius and Vera B. Burns Endowment Katie Ruth Field Bush Award in Marriage, Family and Child Development College of Business Administration Endowment Cable One Endowed Scholarship Gerry Cadenhead Fletcher Lectureship Vashti Ishee Cain Endowment Sara Caldwell and Gerry Parish Graduate Social Work Scholarship Sara Caldwell Graduate Social Work Endowment Jennie May Quinn Cameron Memorial Nursing Scholarship Rosemary Hastings Cameron Memorial Scholarship Dewey W. Camp Endowed Scholarship Quay Webb Camp Scholarship Endowment Pearl Campbell Scholarship Claude “Cotton” and Hilda Foil Campbell Endowed Scholarship Candace and Halil Ozerden - Division of Education and Psychology at USM Gulf Coast Endowed Scholarship Ben M. Carmichael Scholarship Endowed Norbert Carnovale Endowment in Music Ruby Littrell Carson Berma F. and Willie H. Carter Physical Education Scholarship Endowment Berma F. and Willie H. Carter Athletic Training Learning Lab Endowment Clarence and Helen Carter Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Nursing Danny R. Carter Endowed Scholarship James and Patsy Causey Scholarship

the dubard school for language disorders in the department of speech and hearing sciences, which celebrated its 46th anniversary of service to Mississippi in 2008, serves children ages 3-15 with severe language-speech disorders.

College of Business Administration Sales Management Endowment Cellular South Presidential Scholarship Center for Community Health Center for Healthy Lifestyles Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment Bobby Chain Endowed Scholarship Chemistry and Biochemistry Endowed Scholarship Chemistry 50th Anniversary Scholarship Endowment Chemistry Emeritus Faculty Endowment Chi Omega Endowment Chisholm-Lindsey Orchestral Chair Scholarship Endowment Orazio A. Ciccarelli Faculty Research Rankin A. and Lucy R. Clinton Scholarship Endowment Citizenship and Justice Academy Endowed Richard Clark Scholarship Jim Clinton Dance Award Coast Electric Power Association Endowment E. Alan Coats Physics Scholarship Endowment Sherry Shaw Coats Endowment for Association Method Instructor College of Business Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship College of the Arts Endowment William Colmer Scholarship Beulah Elizabeth Roberts Compton Scholarship Milton Concannon Scholarship Frances R. Conn, M.D. Pre-Medical Scholarship Walter and Luther W. Conn Scholarship Endowment Alfreddy Cook Memorial Scholarship Mary Nell Cook Memorial Nursing Scholarship Joe Cook Endowed Scholarship Robert C. Cook Memorial Scholarship Robert Milton Cornett Endowment Frank P. Corso, Inc. - Liz Corso Joachim Endowed Scholarship for Women at USM Gulf Coast Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Scholarship Benjamin F. Courtney Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard G. Cox Endowed Library Account Richard Cox Library Endowment at USM Gulf Coast Betty D. Craft Scholarship Jeff Cropco Memorial Endowment for Scholarships

The Wright W. and Annie Rea Cross Endowed Chair in Mathematics and Undergraduate Research Endowment Wright W. Cross Endowment Dr. J. P. and Virginia Culpepper Arts Endowment Dorothy and Laurance Cunningham Endowment in Music Education John and Margaret Dale Presidential Scholarship Endowment John Dryden Davenport Honors College Scholarship Endowment John Dryden Davenport, Jr. Presidential Scholarship Endowment Staci Cochran Davis Memorial Scholarship Judy and Lee Jerrell Davis College of Business Administration Scholarship Judy and Lee Jarrell Davis Nursing Scholarship Marion Fuller Davis Endowed Scholarship Day/Mehearg Scholarship de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection Endowment Delta Delta Delta Endowment Delta Industries Construction Technology Scholarship Endowment Delta Tau Delta Endowment Program Demonstration School Deterly-Pratt Scholarship Horace Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Distinguished Order of Zerocrats Joseph and Kay Dixon Geology Scholarship Suzye and Steve Doblin Science and Technology Academic Excellence Scholarships Janina Domanska Endowment Donald and Catherine Cotten Science Endowment Dr. Jack P. Donovan Memorial Scholarship Robert E. Donnell, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Accounting Dr. Donald E. Dore Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dowell-Langlois Endowed Scholarship Lois Arender Drain Endowed Scholarship Doris Williams Draughn Accounting Scholarship Max E. Draughn Pharmaceutical Sales Professorship Fred H. and Nadyne M. Drews Endowed Scholarship Etoile DuBard Scholarship M. Ashley DuBoise Scholarship Endowment in Jazz Studies

M. Ashley DuBoise Photography Scholarship Endowment William F. Dukes Endowed Scholarship Margaret and Warren Dunn Pride Scholarship Eagle Challenge Endowment for Graduate Business Studies Marvin and Willie Maud Early CBA Scholarship East Holman Motor Cars Endowed Scholarships Vern Edward and Iris Michael Easterling Scholarship Economic Development Alumni Scholarship Endowment Economics Professorship Dr. James Hines Edgar Memorial Scholarship Stella D. Elakovich Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Scholarship Endowment R. D. and Barbara Ellender Scholarship Charles and Carolyn Elliott Endowed Scholarship in Music Education Endowment for Accounting Mary Elizabeth England Scholarship Dr. John Austin Evans Pre-Medical Endowed Memorial Scholarship John O. Everett and Rita Hull Accounting Scholarship Endowment Willie Evelyn Ewell Business Education Presidential Scholarship Exxon Scholarship in Accounting F. L. Crane Endowed Construction Engineering Technology Scholarship Faculty Memorial Scholarship Endowment William Robert Fairchild Speakers Program Wiley Fairchild Scholarship Kathryn Williams Farmer Raymond G. and Gayle T. Farmer Scholarship Endowment Farris Farris Endowment Michael Fatherree Memorial Scholarship S. L. and Marguerite Fayard Scholarship Virginia Felder Scholarship Endowment James Joe Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Geography

Rosalie Ferlise Art Endowment Helen Duke Fike Memorial Scholarship Claude E. Fike Scholarship Charlie and Lorita Finnegan Endowment in the Arts First Southern Bank Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Jack Morris and Mattie Morris Leslie Rawls Fletcher Award for the Outstanding Junior in Criminal Justice Colonel Tyler H. Fletcher Administration of Justice Endowment for Fellowships Steve Floyd Architectural Engineering Technology Scholarship Luther and Myrtis Flurry Endowed Scholarship Hugie Lee Foote, Jr. Endowment Katherine Selby Foote L. Y. Foote Endowed Scholarship Gertrude C. Ford Orchestral Scholars Endowment Fountain Family School of Construction Endowment for Scholarships Joyce and Lou Friedersdorff Endowment Dr. Bertha M. Fritzche Graduate Fellowship Dr. Patricia B. Fryback Nursing Scholarship Patricia Graham Gable Endowment in Music Lanelle Gaddis Long Scholarship Evelyn Gandy Scholars in Political Science Burnis T. and Clytice Robertson Gardner Endowment Karen Preston Garner Memorial Endowed Scholarship GenCorp Aerojet General Scholarship Endowment Geology Department Endowment Geology Distinguished Lectureship Don George Graduate Scholarship in Communication Louis Gertler Scholarship Endowment Gibbes-Liberto Lifelong Learning Scholarship Award Dr. William G. GIles and Dr. Hannelore H. Giles Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fannie Godbold Ginn Scholarship Fannie Godbold Ginn Scholarship Robert J. Giordano Scholarship Endowment God at the Speed of Light Scholarship Mark James Goerss Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Jennie C. and N. J. Golding, Jr. Scholarship Endowment John E. Gonzales Endowment in History Cheryl Goodwin Memorial Medical Technology Scholarship Austin E. and Maude Gordon Scholarship William T. Gower Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Atly Graham Endowed Scholarship Billy Joe Grantham Memorial Scholarship James A. Grayson Scholarship Reed Green Scholarship Endowment Oleta Taylor Green Scholarship Endowment Joseph A. Greene, Jr. Beta Gamma Sigma Scholars Endowment Kyle Greer Memorial James L. and Carolyn Greer Endowed Scholarship Alton C. Grimes Endowment (Mathematics Scholarship) Dr. James and Barbara Byrd Guernsey Elementary Education Endowment Katharine L. Guice Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gulf Park College for Women Endowed Scholarship Gulf Park College Heritage Room Legacy Endowment at USM Gulf Coast Lester Haddox Scholarship Clifford and Sara Hagenson Jason D. Haley Memorial Endowment George Robert Hall Scholarship Corinne W. Hall Memorial Endowment Harry and Betty Halliwell Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education M. C. Hamilton, Jr. Scholarship Altra Howse Hamman Endowed Graduate Scholarship Hard Rock Construction, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Melvene Draheim Hardee Scholarship Endowment Hattie Hardy Scholarship Elizabeth C. Harkins Endowed Scholarship W. B. Harlan Scholarship Frances Harrell Scholarship Elmo and Mary Glenn Harrison Guitar Scholarship Endowment Rebekah Elizabeth Harrison Endowment Gilbert and Anita Hartwig Scholarship Lynn Cook Hartwig- Hattiesburg Clinic Scholarship Endowment

Lynn Cook Hartwig Endowment in Community Health Stephen L. Hatten Sigma Chi Endowment Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors, Inc. Scholarship Louise Hawkins Gifted and Talented Endowment Louise M. Hawkins Endowed Scholarship Masanori Hayashi Scholarship Hattiesburg Civic Association Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Symphony String Scholarship Endowment Hattiesburg Physicians Medical Technology Scholarship Endowment Hattiesburg Physicians Nursing Scholarship Endowment Hattiesburg Sertoma Speech and Hearing Endowment Rowland Webster Heidelberg Memorial Scholarship Charles and Marty Herrin Scholarship J. D. and Rhoda Herring Scholarship Fern Rogers Hesson Scholarship Ernest Wood and Mildred Stafford Hester Scholarship Alma Hickman Scholarship Gordon Hicks Scholarship Endowment Balmer Hill Jr. Science and Technology Scholarship Dr. Joe E. Holloway Scholars Endowment Sondra S. Holman Endowed Scholarship Sondra S. Holman Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education Honduras Medical Scholarship Endowed Hal R. Hopkins Scholarship Hotel and Restaurant Advisory Board Elizabeth Boggan and Ronald Charles Howard Family Honors College Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Boggan and Ronald Charles Howard Family Social Work Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Boggan and Ronald Charles Howard Family Psychology Scholarship Endowment Krandall Howell Scholarship HSMAI - Magnolia Chapter Endowment HubHealth of South Mississippi, Inc. Bill C. Hudson, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Hudson-Ransburgh Endowment for Study Abroad Cathy Hughes/After Hours Clinic Nursing Endowment

Jerald S. Hughes, M.D. Jazz Trombone Endowed Scholarship Karl Huhner and Darlene Smith-Huhner Memorial Scholarship Melanie and Bill Hunsberger Endowment in Journalism Richard H. Hunter, Jr. Memorial Disability Scholarship Natia Z. Hutchins Education of the Deaf Endowment for Scholarships IPFAY School of Music Endowment Elizabeth M. Irby Orchestral Chair Scholarship Endowment IREBEA Accounts Odelle Horne Ishee Memorial Scholarship James Isola Interior Design Memorial Scholarship Endowment J. L. (Jim) Pope Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Scholarship Endowment Jackson County Alumni Endowed Chapter Scholarship Jaime Jiménez Endowed Cellist Scholarship Lattoria Johnson Memorial Scholarship Joe Johnson Memorial Endowment in Economic Development Sidney Phastolpha Johnson Endowment in the Arts Thelma Murff Johnson Endowment in the Arts Johnson/Lockhart Scholarship Endowment Norma Brogan Johnston Memorial Endowment in Nutrition and Food Systems Jordan Endowed Scholarship Mary Maude T. Jordon Endowment Maurice Joseph Real Estate Scholarship Jude-DePree Scholarship Endowment Jackson Rapid Delivery Service Kaetsu Distinguished Professorship of International Business N. B. Kaigler Endowment Fay Kaigler Scholarship Endowment in Elementary Education Kappa Delta Endowment Christopher J. Karnes Gifted Education Memorial Scholarship Frances A. Karnes Endowed Chair in Gifted Education Frances A. Karnes Scholarship

Karnes-Sullivan University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art Endowment Dr. Wallace Kay Scholarship Ezra Jack Keats Endowed A. R. “Rick” Kelley Memorial Endowed Scholarship Marsha Kelly Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fred D. Kenamond Accounting Scholarships Clyde Kennard Memorial Scholarship Molline Mayfield Keyes Scholarship Endowment Dr. Rajive K. Khanna Endowed Memorial Scholarship Robert N. Kinnaird, Jr. and Lucille Ehlers Kinnaird Memorial Endowment L. C. Kirkland W. E. “Bud” Kirkpatrick Endowment Sibyl C. Knoth Memorial Endowment Selma Krell Scholarship Ethel Whatley Kroker Scholarship Kumar Basu Emergency Medical Fund for International Students Gary LaGrange International Port School Endowment at USM Gulf Coast Juan and Vallie Landry Scholarship Endowment Lance Landry Legacy Scholarship Endowment Ed Langford Scholarship Endowment Laurel Metro Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment D. C. Leech Scholarship Pearl Reynolds Leech Scholarship Lee-McDaniel Scholarship Leggett-Shearer Endowed Scholarship Ola Farmer Lenaz Scholarship Thomas C. Lennep Scholarship Leon Eubanks Endowment Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis Endowment Library Endowment Madie Peden Light Endowment Scholarship Joy Lightsey Accounting Scholarship Endowment Robbie Cockerham Lightsey Education Scholarship James Loftus Endowment for the Catholic Student Association Trent Lott Scholarship Bob Lowe Endowment

Leonard Lowrey Memorial Scholarship Van and Mary Lowry Scholarship Endowment Aubrey K. and Ella G. Lucas Education and Psychology Endowment Audelle Robertson Lucas Endowment Harold Luce Endowment for Orchestra Scholarships Margaret Wilson Luce/Mississippi Export Railroad Scholarship Randy Lusk Memorial Scholarship Drs. Julia and Thomas Lytle Coastal Sciences Scholarship Eva and Frank Mackaman Scholarship Endowment in International Education Lorena Bessey Mangin Music Scholarship Endowment John and Molly Mann Scholarship Raymond Mannoni Keyboard Scholarship Endowment Ronald G. Marquardt Endowed Scholarship Frank Earl Marsh Scholarship Marshall Durbin Endowed Scholarship Milly East Martin Memorial Scholarship George D. and Vynett Mathis Endowment Ora Jo Mathis Library Endowment for Genealogy and Special Collections Victor and Shirley Mattson I.L.R. Scholarship Endowment Jarvis Maxey Accounting Award Endowment Matthew David May Memorial Scholarship Endowment Marcia C. and Lewis J. Mayard Endowment in the Arts McCain Library and Archives Endowment Margaret McCarthy Scholarship Richard Fabian and Katherine Smith McCarthy Violin Scholarship Endowment McCarty Farms Distinguished Professorship in Management Information Systems Edward J. and Sue Wilby McCarty Endowed Geology Honors Scholarship John and Melissa McCarty Library Endowment John E. and Melissa P. McCarty Geology Library Endowment Oseola McCarty Endowed Scholarship Mary Louise Key McClammy Memorial Scholarship Reese D. and Corinne H. McLendon Patricia Amacker McConnell Scholarship Elmer E. and Susie B. McCoy Excellence in Education Endowment

Harry Wells McCraw Violin Scholarship Anita Joe “Butch” McDonald Endowed Dixie Darling Scholarship Hilda and George McGee Endowed Music Scholarship James K. and Elsie S. McGehee Endowed Scholarship Virginia McGlothlin Endowed Guitar Scholarship Richard Wayne McKenzie Scholarship Endowment Dr. John A. and Bebe McLeod III, Endowment in the Arts Lynn B. McMahan Gerontology Scholarship Georgie and Paul McMullan Scholarship Endowment in the College of International and Continuing Education Paul McMullan Scholarship Earl B. McNeely, Jr. College of Business Administration Scholarship Stella Harper McNeil Scholarship Endowment James H. and Patricia Dyer McPhail Education and Psychology Scholarship James and Patricia Dyer McPhail Family Trust MEDC/Ingram Economic Development Endowment Medical Technology Memorial Scholarship Arthur Rice Mellen and Mary Ann Mellen Scholarship Endowment Memorial Gift Fund Merchants Company Scholarship Middleberg Family Scholarship Endowment J. Lloyd Milam Presidential Scholarship Endowment Military History Endowment Myrtle Williams Miller Doris Miller Endowed Nursing Scholarship Mississippi Association of Purchasing Management Endowment Mississippi Casino Operators Association Endowment for Scholarships Mississippi Gulf Coast Craft Guild Mississippi Gulf Coast Foundation Mississippi Magnolia District, Civitan International Endowed Scholarship Mississippi Media Professionals Scholarship Mississippi Orchestra Teachers Association/Sara Dean Music Scholarship Endowment Mississippi State Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police Criminal Justice

Mississippi Tourism Association - Vicki Miller Scholarship Endowment Bob and Judy Mixon Frank D. Montague, Jr. Paralegal Studies Endowment Alfred Moore Pre-Law Endowed Scholarship Charles Moorman Alumni Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities Damian E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship in Photography Jerold J. Morgan Scholarship Chris Morgan Memorial Journalism Scholarship Lovelle Morris Scholarship Jessie Hagler Morrison Endowment John P. and Ellen Moseley Scholarship Endowment Joe Barry Mullins Scholarship Jack D. Munn Memorial Scholarship Munro Petroleum Endowed Scholarship William Walter Munson Scholarship National Pan-Hellenic Council Endowed Scholarship John F. Nau Endowment in Philosophy and Religion Dr. Howard C. Nesbitt Scholarship Susan Nicholson Memorial Endowment Martha and Noobar Okjakjian Memorial Scholarship Powell and Frances Ogletree Scholarship Endowment Linwood E. Orange Scholarship Thomas D. and Lorraine Smith Ott Wind Scholarship Butch Oustalet Family Distinguished Professorship George W. and Mae H. Owens Scholarship Fannie Owings Scholarship Ralph Owings Scholarship Jack and Louise Pace Scholarship Kathryn Swetman Page Scholarship Endowment J. T. Palmer Alpha Tau Omega Founders Scholarship John N. Palmer Foundation Orchestral Scholarship Endowment Gerry Parish Graduate Social Work Endowment John and Claudia Parker Scholarship Partners for the Arts Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Rami Patel Endowed Scholarship Shephard H. and Cynthia K. Patton Scholarship Endowment James O. “Buck” and Juanita Payne Scholarship Endowment

John Payne Endowment Barbara Pease Social Work Endowment Agnes Wilkerson Peek Endowed Scholarship Edna and Dave Perkins Endowed Scholarship in Strings Edna and Dave Perkins Music Faculty Enhancement Phi Mu Endowment Jack and Patti Phillips Workplace Learning and Performance Endowment Pi Beta Phi Endowment Shelby Pickett and Maude B. Pickett Scholarship Edwin Lloyd Pittman Scholarship William V. Plue Endowed Scholarship L. A. “Tony” Polk Endowed Scholarship John and Jan Polk Scholarship Endowment Polymer Science Scholarship Elliott and Bonnie Pood Scholarship Endowment Moran McLelland Pope Endowment Florence Burrow Pope Endowed Scholarship in English Literature Bill Porter Memorial Scholarship Endowment Roger Poulos Memorial Academic Annette and Randy Price Endowment Charles and Anita Price Endowed Scholarship Nelson Valdez Pritchett Endowed Scholarship Charlie H. and Georgena S. Probst Scholarship Endowment Bessie Parker Proctor Memorial Scholarship Professorship in Business Ethics Ralph Pruett Endowment Dr. Thomas and Mildred Puckett Medical Technology Endowment Mary W. Pulley, James L. Pulley, Mrs. Addie E. Pulley, and Mrs. Jessie P. Gough Scholarship Endowment Amber Pulliam Special Education Endowment Wallace C. and Lynn L. Pye Endowed Scholarship Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright Series Willie Quin and Iris Quin Endowed Scholarship Mildred Lundy Ramond Endowment Virginia C. and Stephen W. Rauh, Sr. Endowed Library Fund at USM Gulf Coast Marshal Rayburn Endowed Scholarship

Real Estate Professorship Endowment Christina Reisz-Malone Memorial Endowment Marvin and Betty Reuben Scholarship Marvin and Betty Reuben Lecture Hall H. A. and Margret Rey Curious George Endowment M. M. Roberts Scholarship Lucy Ryals Robertson Memorial Scholarship Dr. James V. Robinson, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Carolyn Robinson and Joy Ward/After Hours Clinic Nursing Endowment Abbie Rogers Scholarship Bennie A. Rohr GCRL Summer Field Program Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Eathel Virginia Rohr Memorial Nursing Scholarship Mildred Houston Rooker Endowed Scholarship Paul Auburn (PA) Ross Memorial Endowment Rotary Club of Hattiesburg - Grover Anderson Endowment Maureen Ryan Honors College Scholarship Endowment Audrey H. Saxon Endowed Scholarship Schillig - Baird Scholarship Endowment Scholarship for Masters Students in College Student Personnel James O. and Mary Ann Schnur Lower Brass Scholarship Alton Scott Scholarship Selman-Reiser Endowed Scholarship Bill Shafer Scholarship Sharp Chemistry Scholarship Dr. John R. Sharp Gulf Coast Research Lab Endowed Herschel and Lynn Shattles Endowment Maude Sherrod Endowed Scholarship R. E. Shoemake Scholarship Dr. Barbara Rene Shoemake Excellence in Public Relations G. E. Shoemake Scholarship Endowment Tom Shoemaker Greek Life Endowment Endowed Sigma Nu Alumni Scholarship Mabel Ve. Shannon Silver Memorial Scholarship Linnie Cockrell and Colby D. Simmons Endowed Scholarship Linnie Cockrell Simmons College of Business Endowment for Scholarships Linnie Cockrell Simmons Jasper County Scholarship

Henry and Ethel Simpson Endowed Scholarship Juanita Christine Simpson Special Education Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. James Simrall, Jr. Arts Endowment Mr. and Mrs. James Simrall, Jr. Arts Scholarship Endowment Ray and JoAnne Sims Presidential Scholarship Janet Sims Theatre Scholarship Endowment Debra Rene Slay Memorial Gulf Pines Council Scholarship Cecilia Smith Scholarship Congressman Larkin I. Smith Scholarship James “Pat” Smith and Jeanette Holcomb Smith Freshman/ Sophomore Endowed Scholarship at USM Gulf Coast John B. Smith and Charles M. Smith Theatre and Dance Endowment Linda Lee Smith Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education Southern Mississippi Symphony Brass Scholarship Endowment Southern Mississippi Symphony Percussion Scholarship Endowment Southern Mississippi Symphony String Scholarship Endowment Southern Mississippi Symphony Woodwind Scholarship Endowment Southern Mississippi Endowed Medical Technology Scholarship Sones-Thornton Endowment for Scholarships South Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter Endowment Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Endowed Scholarship Spence Family Endowment Betty Spencer Scholarship at USM Gulf Coast Julie Cook Sperber Memorial Scholarship Sports Medicine SSCT Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment Southern Society for Coatings Technology Distinguished Professorship in Polymer Science William F. St. Clair Endowed Scholarship Program in Physics J. Phillip Stanberry Memorial Scholarship T. Hiram Stanley Endowed Scholarship

Karen C. Stephens Theatre Scholarship Endowment Drs. Mark and Martha Stevens and Anna Stevens Pride Endowment Drs. Mark and Martha Stevens and Anna Stevens Choir Endowment Nan Ford Stevens Visual Arts Endowment Wilbur and Polly Stout English Scholarship LaRay Stringer Endowed Scholarship Howard M. Stroud Operating Structural Steel Services, Inc. Art Endowment C. Caruthers Sullivan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Billie and Homer Sullivan, Jr. Pride Scholarship Garland Williams Sullivan Endowment in the Arts Michael D. Sullivan Doctoral Assistantship Norma Williams Sullivan Scholarship Endowment in International Education Daniel Sundeen Geology Endowment Patricia D. Swager Memorial Scholarship Kevin Swanson Memorial Scholarship Reginald and Sara Switzer Health Education Endowment Antonia Mavar Talijancich, R.N. Scholarship Dr. Nancy O’Neal Tatum Music Scholarship Endowment Martha Tatum Theatre Scholarship Endowment Fred E. and Mary G. Tatum Pre-Medical Endowed Scholarship Mary and Joseph Tatum Library Endowment William Banks Taylor, III Educational Scholarship Tellus Endowed Geology Scholarship Tennessee Ernie Ford Scholarship Endowment in Music Coach Willis Terry Memorial Scholarship Endowment Henry E. Terry Business Administration Scholarship Endowment Thames Endowment Shelby F. Thames and Shirley D. Thames Scholarship for High Ability Students Endowment Theatre and Dance Endowment R. B. and Leila Allen Thigpin Memorial Endowment Charles and Diane Thomas Endowment in the School of Music

Charles and Diane Thomas Choral Tour Endowment Dorothy Thomsen First Lady in Finance Endowment W. A. Thomson Scholarship Alyne Hall Thornhill Scholarship Bobby R. Thornton Memorial Endowment for Scholarships Douglas Allen Traweek Memorial Scholarship Laura Ellen Trotti Scholarship Endowment Leigh Holland Trotti Scholarship Endowment Trustmark National Bank Endowment in the Arts James D. and Sara M. Turner Endowment USM Alumni at DOW Scholarship USM Estate Planning Council Scholarship USM Museum of Art Endowed Permanent Collection Acquisition USM Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Endowment USM Theatre Alumni Scholarship USS Biloxi (CL-80) Scholarship Allene Vaden Scholarship Esther Valladares International Scholarship Endowment Van Broome Memorial Woodwind Scholarship Brady Leo Vanhuss, Jr. Memorial Scholarship June Ross Vardaman Violin Chair/Orchestra Endowment Velez Family Pre-Medical Scholarships Arno and Ruth Vincent Scholarship Endowment for Freshmen Richard C. Vreeland Department of Marketing and Management Scholarship Endowment Vulcan Materials Scholarship Endowment Eaves-Waites Endowment Thad and Gerry Waites Music Scholarship Endowment Dr. James C. and Josephine Eaves Waites Health Care Scholarship Fred A. Waits Endowed Scholarship Alice Walker Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dr. Fred Walker Scholarship Fred and Mildred Walker Harry and Deery Walker Endowment William W. and Sharon H. Walker Underserved, Undergraduate Fellowship

Angela Stevens Wallace Voice Scholarship Thomas Walton Memorial Scholarship E. G. and Darlene Warren Endowed Scholarship Kristen Margaret Warren Memorial Scholarship Odith E. Warren and Kathy Ann Henderson Cowan Endowment Jay Washam Memorial Elmer and Eleanor Wasmer Scholarship Dabney E. Weatherford Scholarship Guy A. Weatherford III Memorial Scholarship W. H. Weathersby Scholarship Endowment Wendelta, Inc. Endowment Wenninger Disabled Law Enforcement Wesley Medical Center Nursing Scholarship Endowment What-So-Ever-Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Gordon H. White Banking and Finance Scholarship Endowment Mary Lillian Peters Whitten Music Endowment Wicht Family Rose Garden Endowment Ralph T. Wicker, M.D. Endowment Robert Gene Wiggins Endowment Leon and Ivah Wilber Scholarship Warren and June Wild Endowed Scholarship Bruce and Virginia Wilgus Recreational Sports Endowment Daisy Wilkerson Elementary Education Endowment Dr. Arline K. Williams Gulf Coast Nursing Scholarship Alvin J. Williams Endowed Professorship in Minority Entrepreneurship Brian C. Williams Scholarship Charlotte Ann Williams Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Nursing Hampton S. Williams Endowed Dr. Kenneth and Regina Williams Pre-Medical Scholarship Mildred Lindley Williams Scholarship Pam and Jim Williams USM Gulf Coast Academic Excellence Scholarship Endowment Ashley Dawn Williamson Memorial Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

Larry Mitchell Wilson Graduate School Endowment in Criminal Justice Amanda Lynn Wilson Endowed Nursing Scholarship Larry Mitchel Wilson Memorial Scholarship R. Lamar Winstead Endowed Scholarship Forrest Wood Philosophy Endowment Lowery A. Woodall Nursing Scholarship Endowment Lowery A. Woodall Medical Technology Scholarship Endowment Lowery Woodall Scholarship Edna Daves Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship Karen M. Yarbrough Doctoral Education Endowment Zackery Music Scholarship Endowment

foundation financial statements

the university of southern mississippi

annual report 2007-08

Relationships Raising Funds Transforming Lives

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This publication is produced by The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and its Department of Communications, with assistance by the Southern Miss Department of Marketing and Publications.

The Honors College at Southern Miss is the sixth oldest honors college in the country and offers students the opportunity to graduate with Latin honors.

Honors College enrollment has doubled to 450 students in the past five years. The number of prestigious Presidential Scholarships has quadrupled over the past five years to more than 50.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION STATEMENTs OF financial position

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

JUNE 30, 2008 and 2007

Statements of Financial Position

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION

June 30, 2008 and 2007

Statement of Activities

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accrued interest Prepaid assets and other receivables Advances to The University of Southern Mississippi Pledges receivable, net (note 3) Investments (note 2) Present value of amounts due from externally managed trusts (note 4) Furniture and equipment, net (note 5) Total assets

$

$

2008

2007

14,913,974 209,235 143,908 — 8,066,885 54,440,772

6,847,832 206,268 102,417 149,419 11,034,989 59,036,982

1,936,266 22,511

4,995,540 26,509

79,733,551

82,399,956

Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Accounts payable Amounts due to brokers Gift annuities payable Liability for amounts held for others

$

Total liabilities

Net assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted (note 6) Permanently restricted (note 7) Total net assets

Commitments (note 10)

Total liabilities and net assets

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

$

605,915 46,506 421,606 35,111

396,751 195,900 443,771 74,581

1,109,138

1,111,003

4,046,749 29,612,790 44,964,874

4,187,152 34,845,568 42,256,233

78,624,413

81,288,953

79,733,551

82,399,956

Year ended June 30, 2008 Temporarily restricted

Unrestricted Revenues, gains and other support: Contributions Net investment income (loss) (note 1) Change in value of split interest agreements Other Change in restriction by donor Net assets released from restrictions

$

Total revenues, gains and other support Expenses: Program services: Contributions and support for The University of Southern Mississippi Total program services Supporting services: General and administrative Fund raising

Permanently restricted

Total

1,628,718 882,050 — 11,810 (130,036) 5,058,914

2,629,581 (1,780,469) 37,645 97,410 (1,158,031) (5,058,914)

1,414,632 68,675 (119,589) 56,856 1,288,067 —

5,672,931 (829,744) (81,944) 166,076 — —

7,451,456

(5,232,778)

2,708,641

4,927,319

5,458,560

—

—

5,458,560

5,458,560

—

—

5,458,560

1,367,694 765,605

— —

— —

1,367,694 765,605

Total supporting services

2,133,299

—

—

2,133,299

Total expenses

7,591,859

—

—

7,591,859

Increase (decrease) in net assets Net assets at beginning of year Net assets at end of year

$

(140,403)

(5,232,778)

2,708,641

(2,664,540)

4,187,152

34,845,568

42,256,233

81,288,953

4,046,749

29,612,790

44,964,874

78,624,413

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

STATEMENTs OF cash flows

Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION YEAR ENDED JUNE THE 30,UNIVERSITY 2007

YEARs ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 and 2007

Statement of Activities

Year ended June 30, 2007 Temporarily restricted

Unrestricted Revenues, gains and other support: Contributions Net investment income (note 1) Change in value of split interest agreements Other Change in restriction by donor Net assets released from restrictions

$

Permanently restricted

Total

1,693,737 1,498,726 — 6,555 (24,177) 6,594,706

4,651,288 7,494,469 11,660 25,540 526,040 (6,594,706)

2,187,114 42,451 951,357 59,864 (501,863) —

8,532,139 9,035,646 963,017 91,959 — —

9,769,547

6,114,291

2,738,923

18,622,761

6,761,738

—

—

6,761,738

6,761,738

—

—

6,761,738

1,270,032 907,152

— —

— —

1,270,032 907,152

Total supporting services

2,177,184

—

—

2,177,184

Total expenses

8,938,922

—

—

8,938,922

830,625

6,114,291

2,738,923

9,683,839

3,356,527

28,731,277

39,517,310

71,605,114

4,187,152

34,845,568

42,256,233

81,288,953

Total revenues, gains and other support Expenses: Program services: Contributions and support for The University of Southern Mississippi Total program services Supporting services: General and administrative Fund raising

Increase in net assets Net assets at beginning of year Net assets at end of year

$

Cash flows from operating activities: Increase (decrease) in net assets Adjustments to reconcile increase (decrease) in net assets to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments, net Gain on disposal of furniture and equipment Permanently restricted contributions Permanently restricted dividends and interest Change in externally managed trusts Change in gift annuities and pooled income fund Present value adjustments to annuities Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accrued interest Prepaid assets and other receivables Advances to The University of Southern Mississippi Pledges receivable, net Accounts payable Liability for amounts held for others

2008 $

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of furniture and equipment Proceeds from sale of furniture and equipment Change in cash surrender value of life insurance Purchases of investments Change in amounts due to brokers Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Permanently restricted contributions Permanently restricted dividends and interest Investments subject to annuity agreements Annuity payments Net cash provided by financing activities

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

4

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

(2,664,540)

9,683,839

10,358 2,063,253 — (1,015,549) (42,070) 3,059,274 46,820 49,769

9,667 (7,909,712) (1,700) (1,819,167) (29,465) (1,050,067) (69,316) 41,370

(2,967) (41,491) 149,419 2,968,104 209,164 (39,470)

(42,108) (42,197) (149,419) 1,883,152 (753,727) 7,379

4,750,074

(241,471)

(6,360) — (347,164) (34,574,176) (149,394) 37,407,477

(8,606) 3,000 (91,855) (31,582,541) (517,940) 30,536,789

2,330,383

(1,661,153)

1,015,549 42,070 (17,619) (54,315)

1,819,167 29,465 — (55,876)

985,685

1,792,756

8,066,142

(109,868)

6,847,832

6,957,700

14,913,974

6,847,832

A copy of the full audited financial statement is available upon request.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

2007

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