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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career possibilities to consider
Benefits
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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Revelry 2024 at Multiple Locations
Experience the vibrant showcase of artistic talent of the School of Performing and Visual Arts (SPVA), during this multi-arts festival, featuring the remarkable creations of both faculty and students. With over 40 events, this festival highlights the diverse and dynamic expressions emerging from SPVA. From master classes and workshops to guest and visiting artists, as well as family-friendly events and formal productions, there's something for everyone. For a complete schedule of events, visit thecoffeesteam.com/revelry
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Spirit of Southern ACDA Southern Regional Conference Performance at Louisville - KY
Spirit of Southern has been invited to be featured performers at the bi-annual Southern Region Conference of the American Choral Directors Association.
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Faces of Freedom Summer, 1964: The Photographs of Herbert Randall at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, this exhibition features a selection of images from nearly 2,000 photographs taken by Herbert Randall during the summer of 1964, when residents, state college students, and voting rights organizers from across the country came to Hattiesburg and worked together to secure voting rights for African Americans in Mississippi. During the summer of 1964 Herbert Randall took 1,759 negatives, which he generously donated to the archives of The University of Southern Mississippi in 1998. Other examples of Randall’s work are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Library of Congress, and other prominent American museums.
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2024 Speaker Series: Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner
Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner (she/her/ella) is an Associate Professor of Higher Education and Sociology at Florida State University (FSU), with a focus on researching social disparities in postsecondary access, particularly in STEM fields. As a Senior Research Associate at FSU's Center for Postsecondary Success, she co-edited a volume on undergraduate women in STEM and contributed to a special issue in the International Journal for Gender, Science, and Technology. Dr. Perez-Felkner has held leadership roles in educational societies and actively contributes to institutional change efforts in STEM education. She has received multiple awards at FSU for teaching, advising, and mentoring. Meeting registration is required via Zoom link. If you have any questions, contact Chrissy Hudson by email at Chrissy.Hudson@thecoffeesteam.com.
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Revelry 2024 at Multiple Locations
Experience the vibrant showcase of artistic talent of the School of Performing and Visual Arts (SPVA), during this multi-arts festival, featuring the remarkable creations of both faculty and students. With over 40 events, this festival highlights the diverse and dynamic expressions emerging from SPVA. From master classes and workshops to guest and visiting artists, as well as family-friendly events and formal productions, there's something for everyone. For a complete schedule of events, visit thecoffeesteam.com/revelry