SUMMARY: Five undergraduates from the University of Southern Mississippi have received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Program supports students from diverse backgrounds by providing financial assistance, aiming to cultivate future American leaders with essential career skills, language proficiency, and global knowledge. Notable recipients include Spencer Barbier in Greece, Lillian Baxter in Wales, and Faith Holloway in Italy. Jessica Bunales praises the scholarship for enriching students’ academic and personal lives. Director Mary Beard encourages non-selected applicants to persist, reinforcing the program’s competitiveness and opportunity for growth.

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SUMMARY: On January 29, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) President Scott Alsobrooks signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program (AiM UP). This initiative aims to equip Mississippi’s workforce with essential skills in advanced manufacturing, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Keenum emphasized the value of collaborative efforts in fostering workforce development to meet 21st-century job demands. The Communiversity, located strategically for regional economic development, serves as a hub for training and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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SUMMARY: Kelan Rich, a senior guard at Pascagoula High School, is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Aiming to continue his family’s basketball legacy, Rich has showcased remarkable talent, recently scoring 19 points against the state’s top team and joining the 1,000 point club. He is the only player from the Mississippi Gulf Coast selected for Team Mississippi, emphasizing his dedication to his city. The Panthers, currently 20-3 and ranked first in the state, seek redemption after last season’s playoff loss. Rich hopes to help his team achieve their first-ever state championship as they close out the regular season.

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