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The Office of Leadership and Student Involvement is committed to creating a positive campus experience for all Southern Miss students. We work with a variety of student organizations each year from various backgrounds. Below is a listing of all of our diversity and inclusion related student organizations active at this time. For questions, email us at LSIFREEMississippi

The African Caribbean Society celebrates the deep connection that African and Caribbean countries have in the realization of the numerous students at USM that come from African/Caribbean backgrounds and descent. ACS is a group of students of similar cultures and ethnic backgrounds who come together and encourage, embrace and appreciate our heritage. We also wish to foster an environment that encourages people from outside cultures and ethnicities to join the society to learn about African and Caribbean culture and the semantics of our nationalities and history. 

President: madousarahfabian.mahoroFREEMississippi 

The Afro-American Student Organization at T¶¶Òõapp promotes academic, social, and cultural wellness for all students who attend the University. The organization proposes to provide academic, social, and cultural activities for students who are concerned with African American interest, both on campus and in the community. These activities shall include such things as social functions, campus orientation for new students, and assistance for members to promote scholarship and group discussions on topics of mutual interest and to promote better race relations within the University and in the community.

President: azariah.russFREEMississippi 

We, the members of The Association of Women in Mathematics at Southern Miss, hereby associate ourselves to form a community of students who are interested in mathematics which specifically will promote the following: 
(a) an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the mathematical sciences, including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and their applications;
(b) a greater understanding of the contributions of women in the mathematical sciences; and 
(c) mentoring and encouraging women and girls as they prepare for careers in the mathematical sciences.

All are welcome, any student, any Major!

President: Chandler.ShimpFREEMississippi 

The Arabic Language Club aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn and explore the Arabic language and culture in a community setting. We aim to make this club an exciting, unique experience for anyone interested. Although learning a new language may be challenging, having peers and supporters around can make it very enjoyable for everyone. Providing fun and unique experiences for college students is important. This club will allow students to have the option to learn a new language without having to worry about it affecting their GPA/grades.

President: Sara.BeautiFREEMississippi 

Our organization works under the auspice of the National Association of Black Journalist. We educate our members and the University’s community about the history of the NABJ, as well as the issues the Association seeks to address in the journalism industry. We also interact and collaborate with fellow student chapters in journalism- related matters, and assist in the establishment of new student chapters.

President: Raven.DayFREEMississippi 

The Bangladeshi Student Association is a non-political, secular organization with the following purposes: A. To promote campus awareness and appreciation of the beauty, language, culture, history, and geography of Bangladesh. B. To provide support for the Bangladeshi students at USM. C. To develop skills in leadership, program organization, communication, initiative, and self-reliance among the members. 

President: shazeedul.karimFREEMississippi 

Bridge's mission is to foster mentorship and education within the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences, to better support and understand the complexities of diversity as it relates to our field. 

President: taylor.boykinFREEMississippi 

We are an organization that celebrates the Spanish language and various Hispanic/Latinx cultures. 

Not yet registered for 23-24

Sexuality and Gender Equity's (SAGE) mission is to facilitate safe spaces for queer people and educate the USM campus with events and conversations on queer topics. By promoting knowledge and safety, we hope to create long-term change and a body of activists for queer progress. We hope to make USM a campus where all people, queer or not, feel that they have a place to be authentically themselves.

President: Andrew.H.LeFREEMississippi 

The USM Golden Eagle Inter-tribal Society (GEIS), is an student organization at USM that focuses on building community for Native students and others who are interested in what is happening in Indian Country. GEIS educates and informs our University and broader communities about the ancient, historical and contemporary presence of American Indians in the Southeast.

President: Corey.EakesFREEMississippi 

The Graduate Students of Color Alliance (GSOCA) at t¶¶Òõapp (USM) is an organization established for People of Color (POC) and associated allies who are in pursuit of or have attained a graduate degree.

President: Lanecko.BaileyFREEMississippi 

We are an organization that believes in uplifting women and serving the community. I.D.E.A.L. serves as an acronym for Intelligent, Dignified, Elegant, Ambitious, Leaders. Affiliates of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs that was organized on July 21, 1896. The NACWC is the oldest African-American secular organization in existence today. Together we form a sisterhood that is empowering and challenging us to becoming a better leader.

President: adijah.lenardFREEMississippi 

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through increasing the success and retention of historically underrepresented students in STEM (ex. scholars of color, women, LGBTQIA+, low-income, first-generation, disabled, and undocumented students). We ascribe ourselves to assist students in these underrepresented groups (i.e., informal gatherings, beneficial workshops, social events, etc.), provide mentor/mentee relationships, invite speakers to share their experiences, participate in relevant national conferences, lead local STEM outreach efforts, and initiate efforts for future diversity-enhanced recruitment.

Not yet registered for 23-24

The mission of this organisation is to help and give guidance for the new coming Indian students. And to recall the festivals that we celebrate in our home country.

President: w10179546FREEMississippi 

We, the members of the Latinx Student Association at Southern Miss, hereby associate ourselves to promote unity, diversity and appreciation of latin culture at the University of Southern Mississippi. We aim to educate our community on latin culture, uplift those of similar backgrounds, and develop a more inclusive community for every student on this campus. We will achieve these goals through the creation of a secure zone where people of latin backgrounds, and those who want to learn more about it, can come together to share and educate others on different cultures. In addition, we will strive to encourage those of a minority background to succeed in their educational, career related and/or personal endeavors.

President: karla.lalamaperaltaFREEMississippi 

Men of Excellence is a community service based organization that works to better the image of all males here on campus, emphasizing educationally enriched programs and building a foundation of excellence. We serve our campus and community with pride and integrity while maintaining respect for ourselves and others and excel in all endeavors we choose to undertake individually and collectively.

President: zacchaeus.wallaceFREEMississippi 

The overall goal of the program is to assist universities and colleges in diversifying the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce by increasing the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented in these disciplines