Office of Community and Belonging
Multicultural Student Initiatives
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We seek to foster a culture of belonging through Multicultural Student Initiatives. Student access, success, and retention are at the heart of what we do. We seek to provide opportunities to promote cultural competency through intentional programs and events.
Student Organization Support
These student organizations are affiliated with the Office of Community and Belonging.
- Afro-American Student Organization (AASO)
- African Caribbean Society (ACS)
- Eagles After Similar Yearnings (EASY)
- I.D.E.A.L. Women
- Latinx Student Association (LSA)
- Men of Excellence (MOX)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- Reading HERstory
- Sexuality and Gender Equity (SAGE)
- Southern Miss Association of Black Journalists (SMABJ)
- Women's Empowerment Association (WEA)
The Kennard Scholars Program
This Kennard Scholars Program helps eligible students fund their education and gain skills to help the be successful in college. The scholarship program is named for Clyde Kennard, a civil rights pioneer who led the way in desegregation in Mississippi higher education.
Celebration of Scholastic Excellence (COSE)
This Celebration of Scholastic Excellence (COSE) awards is a partnership with the Afro-American Student Organization (AASO) to recognize the accomplishments of African American student leaders. We pay tribute to trailblazers who have paved the way for historically underserved students in higher education.
Men of Excellence (MOX) Men's Summit
The Men of Excellence (MOX) Men's Summit aims to support male student development and retention at Southern Miss.