University of Southern Mississippi Plans New Science Research Facility

The University of Southern Mississippi has announced plans for a new 93,000-square-foot science research facility on its Hattiesburg campus. This advanced building is intended to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, and partners in biological, biomedical, and environmental sciences. The initiative aims to enhance USM's research capabilities and reinforce its status as a leading research institution, particularly in areas like disease mechanisms and infectious disease combat.