The Southern Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Homecoming 2024 festivities throughout October 18 and 19.
Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 are Gary Carmichael ’77, ’89 of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Kevin Giddis ’83 of Watersound, Fla.; Julie J. Gresham ’98 of Ocean Springs, Miss.; Morgan McCarty ’90 of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Roy Robinson ’86 of Fairhope, Ala.; Kelsey Rushing ’94, ’96 of Canton, Miss.; and Mollie VanDevender ’78 of Jackson, Miss.
“Each of these inductees has used what they learned and experienced at Southern Miss throughout their careers, proving themselves in various industries while also prioritizing time to better their alma mater,” said Jerry DeFatta, executive director of the Association. “From serving on boards and giving back in the classroom to supporting the student experience through scholarships and facility enhancements, these seven individuals are incredible examples of what it means to ‘leave it better than you found it.’”…