Mississippi Business Journal » Martha Saunders

Wiesenberg appointed provost

MBJ Staff — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:01:11 +0000

University of Southern Mississippi vice president for research Dr. Denis Wiesenburg has been named the university’s next provost, pending approval by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The change is effective July 1. Wiesenburg, who has served as the university’s vice president for research since 2010, also became interim provost [...]

The post Wiesenberg appointed provost appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Willis moves to foundation

MBJ Staff — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:01:06 +0000

Russ Willis has transitioned from the position of vice president for administrative affairs at The University of Southern Mississippi to a role with the University Foundation. Chad Driskell, executive assistant to the president for external affairs, will replace him on an interim basis, while Willis will join the staff of the USM Foundation as assistant [...]

The post Willis moves to foundation appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Saunders, King win Hub Awards

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:13 +0000

University of Southern Mississippi president Martha Saunders has been named the 32nd recipient of The Hub Award, which honors outstanding contributions to the Hattiesburg community, commitment to excellence and dedication to public service, during a recognition dinner at the Hattiesburg Country Club. A graduate of Hattiesburg High School and Southern Miss, Saunders became the ninth [...]

The post Saunders, King win Hub Awards appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

USM adds two to leadership team

MBJ Staff — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:00:43 +0000

Following recommendations by a search committee and endorsement of key constituent groups, University of Southern Mississippi president Martha Saunders announced two appointments to the university’s leadership team which will help maximize philanthropic giving and strengthen USM’s leadership role in research across the Gulf South. Bob Pierce, Southern Miss Alumni Association executive director, has been named [...]

The post USM adds two to leadership team appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Q&A: Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of Southern Mississippi

MBJ Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:31 +0000

Black and gold heritage Learning more about the leader of the Eagles Dr. Martha Saunders’ philosophy on education follows three simple principles: know your students, connect them to bigger things and set a good example. Her career has taken her to such universities as Columbus State Georgia University, University of West Florida and the University [...]

The post Q&A: Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of Southern Mississippi appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.