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
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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 Lieutenant of Inishmore at Gilbert F. Hartwig Theatre
Padraic, an enforcer in the Irish Liberation Army, is feared throughout the land, but no one is ready for the wrath he feels when his beloved cat goes missing. Acclaimed playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh’s explosive comedy pits political turmoil against hilarious ineptitude.
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Piano Recital at Marsh Auditorium
This recital will feature piano students from the University of Southern Mississippi.
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Dual Exhibits: Southern Miss Ceramics National and Cups of Contemplation at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
Be captivated by the dual exhibits of the 2024 Southern Miss Ceramics National and Cups of Contemplation. The Southern Miss Ceramics National is a juried exhibition showcasing ceramic vessels, sculptures and installations by emerging and established artists. In tandem, Cups of Contemplation celebrates the artistry of contemporary ceramic cups, highlighting their visual and tactile beauty. Experience the unique connection these hand-made cups offer, transforming mundane moments into a meaningful experience of pause, reflection and contemplation. Juried by renowned ceramic artists Tom and Elaine Coleman, whose work is celebrated in major museums and collections worldwide, this event promises to elevate your appreciation of contemporary ceramics. The closing reception is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Center for Fisheries Research and Development Annual Fisheries Forum at GCRL
USM's Center for Fisheries Research and Development’s (CFRD) annual Fisheries Forum will be held Monday, Nov. 4, from 6-&:30 p.m. The forum will be presented as a Gunter Library Science Café. The Science Café can be attended in person at the Caylor Building auditorium on the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) Halstead Campus, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs) or virtually through Facebook live. http://www.facebook.com/usmmarineeducationcenter The theme of the Fisheries Forum “The Secret Lives of Tripletail and Cobia.” Talks will be given by scientists from USM’s CFRD and Thad Cochran Aquaculture Center, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. Topics include movement trends, growth and maturity and aquaculture efforts of these important sport fish species. The forum is organized and hosted by the CFRD as part of the CFRD Cooperative Sport Fish Tag and Release Program grant funded by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Sport Fish Restoration Program. Science Cafe is sponsored by the MS-AL Sea Grant, with USM’s Marine Education Center providing tech support. For more information about this Science Café click the link here: GCRL Science Café | Gulf Coast Research Laboratory | The University of Southern Mississippi (hkange.net)
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Will Campbell Lecture: “Where Two or Three are Gathered" at Liberal Arts Building
Through the life and writings of Will D. Campbell, there is a reoccurring theme of community and the need for conversation, especially across groups with different beliefs and perspectives. In many of his books, there is a focus on conversations between the author and the reader or between characters. The biblical passage that “where two or three are gathered” comes up repeatedly in his writing and is often posed as an opening to inquire whether a community can grow too large to have meaningful conversations and make meaningful impact in the world. It's also at the heart of the unofficial trilogy he wrote, "The Glad River," "Cecilia's Sin," and "The Convention." These three books have a conversation with one another about community, why it matters, how it works best and where and how a group of people can have the greatest impact. Brett Harris is the speaker for "Where Two or Three are Gathered: Reconsidering Community and Conversation with Will D. Campbell." Harris is an ordained Baptist pastor and creator of the podcast "God Knows Where" whose trajectory shares much in common with Campbell. Both were born in Mississippi, educated at Wake Forest University, had roughly similar tenures on university campuses in Mississippi and as pastors of local congregations. During his time at The University of Southern Mississippi (2015-2018), Harris was the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. While there, he introduced his students to Campbell through his work and the collection of his papers held at McCain Library. Harris also works in communication and development with the Alliance of Baptists, a fellowship of progressive congregations and people of faith formed by a tradition of dissent and historic Baptist freedoms, which Campbell wrote about extensively. This event is sponsored by University Libraries with funding from the Mississippi Humanities Council.