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06/26/2026

We are happy to announce Kim Cradit as our new Administrative Specialist in the School of Leadership. Please join us in welcoming Kim to our team!

06/24/2026

🌟 KUDOS Spotlight 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Vishal Arghode, Associate Professor of Human Capital Development, on the recent publication of an article he co-authored, “The Green Learning Loop: Reframing L&D as a Systemic Driver of Organisational Sustainability,” with Dr. Bhagyashree Barhate of Texas State University.

The article introduces the Green Learning Loop, a systems-based model that demonstrates how learning, culture, and HR systems can work together to support organizational sustainability and foster green workplace behaviors.

Congratulations to Dr. Arghode and Barhate on their contribution to the fields of leadership, learning, and organizational development.

Article link: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/EY4KY2CSHWVHJI4HY3DY/full?target=10.1080/13678868.2026.2678805

06/22/2026

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Please join us in congratulating Ty Johnson, a current Human Capital Development doctoral student, on being selected as the recipient of the O’Keefe Companies Endowment – Gulf Coast Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and a strong commitment to community service.

We congratulate Ty on this honor and on being selected for this recognition of her achievements and contributions!

06/19/2026

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Congratulations to Babatunde Adebayo, Reggie Matthews, and BenG Goudy, current students in the Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design) doctoral program, for their contributions to the Southern Spark 2026 Conference, Grounded Futures: AI in the South.

Babatunde Adebayo and Reggie Matthews were featured in the Generative Minds journal, with Babatunde contributing the research article, “Generative Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Development: Advancing Assessment Practices for Career Readiness in Higher Education,” and Reggie contributing a featured paper, “From Prompt to Product.”

BenG Goudy presented his poster, “Designing an Instructional Technology Intervention to Increase AI Readiness Among Adult Learners in Community-Based Education Programs.”

We are excited to recognize their work and contributions to important conversations surrounding AI, learning, and workforce development.

Read more here: https://www.mississippiai.org/ai-store/p/generative-minds-volume

06/17/2026

The School of Leadership is now accepting applications for our third cohort of the Blue Economy Leadership Certificate (BELC) program. This unique opportunity, funded through a partnership with the US Department of Labor, is designed to enhance leadership competencies vital for organizations operating in the blue economy sectors along the Gulf Coast.

This program covers essential leadership skills, including employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, building trust, and change leadership, which are crucial for driving growth and development within the blue economy.

To learn more, please visit the application portal for specific information related to our ideal candidate:
https://usmforms.formstack.com/forms/blue_economy_leadership_certificate_application_26_27

The deadline for applications is July 10th at 5 p.m.

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Cantu! He successfully defended his dissertation, Blueprints for Resilience: A Delphi Study of Architects' Competencies in Gulf Coast States.

06/15/2026

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Congratulations to Antara Mahbub on being selected as a recipient of the Committee on Services and Resources for Women (CRSW) 2025–2026 Peggy Jean Connor Competition award.

Antara received $875 in funding to support her research project, “Building STEM Woman Career Ready: How Emotional Intelligence, Mental Well-being, and Resilience Shape Her Future.”

This recognition highlights the quality and importance of her work and its potential impact on advancing and supporting women in STEM fields. We are excited to see Antara’s continued contributions through her research and leadership!

06/12/2026

🌟KUDOS SPOTLIGHT🌟

Congratulations to the following individuals on earning their Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) AI in Higher Education Endorsement during the Spring 2026 semester:

• 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐦, Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design), MS alumnus
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐤, Associate Teaching Professor
• 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐆 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐲, Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design) PhD student
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, Assistant Director

The endorsement recognizes educators and professionals who have engaged in professional development focused on the thoughtful and effective integration of artificial intelligence in higher education. Through this experience, participants explored strategies for leveraging AI to support teaching, learning, student engagement, and academic innovation.

This achievement reflects their commitment to advancing innovative and student-centered practices in higher education. Well done to each of these individuals!

06/10/2026

🌟KUDOS SPOTLIGHT🌟

Congratulations to Dr. Shinhee Park and Dr. Zikai Zhou on being recognized at the USM Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony as recipients of Coursera Integration Mini-Grants.

The mini-grant program, supported by the Office of the Provost, encourages faculty to integrate Coursera Career Academy content, industry-recognized micro-credentials, and guided projects into the curriculum to enhance student learning, engagement, and career readiness.

As grant recipients, Dr. Park and Dr. Zhou will incorporate Coursera content into future courses, helping students strengthen career-focused skills through innovative and accessible learning opportunities.

We are proud to celebrate their commitment to advancing teaching and student success through instructional innovation!

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ana Ruth Cortés! She successfully defended her dissertation, Examining the Relationship Between Passion, Self-Discipline, and Career Success in Arts Graduates.

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