Department of Military Science
Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:
- Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
- Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
- Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service
Our Programs
When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.
Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN
Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.
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Scholarship Opportunities & Stipends
Training
Commission as Second Lieutenants
Find Your Warrior at USM Army ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.
Did you know that Federal Tuition Assistance helps cover 15-18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per academic year based on your branch of service? Approved TA course hours will be paid with your Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program from USM!
College of Business Events
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The Children's Center Turns 50 at The Children's Center for Communication and Development
The Children's Center's Hattiesburg location will celebrate 50 years of services on November 21 by highlighting our rich legacy and taking a look forward at what the future holds for the Center. We're reuniting with old friends, sharing our story with new ones and launching something new that will honor our past and support our future. 9 a.m. - noon Looking Back and Facing Forward (open to public): All are invited to join us any time for an immersive tour of The Children's Center, including fun facts and highlights from our past 50 years and exciting plans for the future. 1 - 4 p.m. A Walk Down Memory Lane (open to Children's Center families, staff and board members): The Children's Center families, staff and board members, past and present, are encouraged to join us as we revisit the past and share stories about the Center. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
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2024 STEMEd Speaker Series: Dr. Katie Kirchgasler
Dr. Katie Kirchgasler investigates how education reforms today inadvertently build on legacies of segregated and colonial schooling She is an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, also affiliated with the Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies, Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program, and Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies. The STEMEd Speaker Series, organized as part of a seminar class by the Center for STEM Education, features invited scholars who share their research and expertise on a variety of STEM topics.
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Chamber Music for Winds at Marsh Auditorium
Join us for a program of music from different time periods and styles featuring instruments from the brass and woodwind families.
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Fall Choral Concert featuring The Southern Chorale at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church
The School of Music presents the Southern Chorale, a premiere choral ensemble featuring undergraduate and graduate students from across the University of Southern Mississippi. The Southern Chorale is conducted by the Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Greg Fuller. This concert will feature an array of works from many choral genres.
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The Book of Will at Martha R. Tatum Theatre
William Shakespeare is dead, and his friends Henry Condell and John Heminges are determined to ensure that his plays are preserved for the ages. A beautiful story of grief, love, and the power of the written word, The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson explores Shakespeare’s legacy in a powerful new way.