Message from the Dean

Welcome to the College of Arts and Letters at Southern Miss. On behalf of our outstanding faculty and staff, I invite you to browse these pages to learn why we say,

Arts and Letters is at the Core …

at the core of fine and performing arts in the Gulf South region
at the core of new programs to connect Mississippians to the ever-changing world of digital media
at the core of graduate education and research in arts, humanities, and social sciences
at the core of international and interdisciplinary studies at the university

I encourage you to look carefully at the wealth of opportunities available through our academic departments and schools. Once you have explored our Web site, please consider coming for a visit. Our faculty and staff are eager to help you achieve your personal educational goals.

Denise von Herrmann
Dean

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Breaking the Veils Exhibit

The University of Southern Mississippi is proud to serve as a host site for the U.S. tour of the ArtReach Foundation's "Breaking the Veils" exhibit.

Faculty Profile

Michael Miles Dr. Michael A. Miles was named director of the School of Music and assumed his position as “The Music Man” in July 2008.

Alumni Profile

Michal Katurian Production Leon Contavesprie recently earned Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for The Pillowman by the 20th Annual Big Easy Entertainment Awards (held March 24, 2008) at Harrah’s Casino Theatre.

Student Profile

Zachary Dozier, an anthropology and Spanish major from Tupelo, is the recipient of a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, established to help prepare college students to succeed in a global economy and interdependent world through international education.