Institute for Marine Mammal Studies documents Kemp’s Ridley nest

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October 13, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Rick Gogreve – 2022-10-13 17:27:51

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has documented an occurrence that has never been documented before within its studies.

IMMS received a report from National Park Services rangers that they saw a nesting sea turtle on a Ship Island beach.

After investigating, the team with IMMS was able to identify the nest belonging to a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle.

This is the first ever documented case of a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nesting on Ship Island. Usually these turtles nest in Mexico and South Texas.

The IMMS team also found another sea turtle nest on the mainland in…

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USM Special Collections to host events Celebrating 100th Birthday of Will Campbell

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September 21, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-21 18:00:36

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The Mississippi Humanities Council has awarded a grant to The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries Special Collections to celebrate the life of author and preacher Will D. Campbell on his 100th birthday. Public events include a discussion on his memoir, Brother to a Dragonfly, a lecture by Brett Harris on Campbell’s themes of community, and an exhibit featuring Campbell’s papers and contributions to the Civil Rights movement. The discussion is scheduled for October 22, with the lecture on November 4, both free and open to the public, fostering dialogue and understanding of the human experience.

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WCU wins awards at 2024 MSHIMA Conference

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September 21, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-21 14:00:45

SUMMARY: William Carey University‘s Health Information Management program excelled at the 2024 MSHIMA Conference, winning three prestigious awards. Dr. Alicia Watts received the Educator Award for her outstanding teaching, while graduates Devoskiea Poole and Mallory Pennington were honored with the Rising Star and Mentor Awards, respectively. Poole, who holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from WCU, is recognized for his promise in the HIM field, currently contributing to Forrest General Hospital. Pennington, a WCU alumna, works at Itawamba Community College and actively supports MSHIMA. The conference celebrated significant achievements in health information management across Mississippi.

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