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SEA
From Work Experience to Job Offers: Celebrating SEA 2026
For 41 young Mississippians, summer 2026 offered more than a break from the classroom. It…
General
More Than Chit Chat: 10 Years of Self-Advocacy
What started as one self-advocate’s idea in 2016 has grown into a decade of conversations,…
General
How One Golf Ball Purchase Sparked the Largest Donation in IDS History
Some stories sound too unbelievable to be true. This is one of them. It all…
RISE
Future Golden Eagles Take Their First Steps Toward College Success
What does it really feel like to be a college student? For eight future Golden…
SEA
From Build Zone to Workplace: SEA Students Prepare for Success
The 2026 Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) kicked off during the first week of June, welcoming…
RISE
IDS Celebrates First RISE To The Top! Graduates at Southern Miss
The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) is proud to celebrate a historic milestone as the…
General
IDS Hosts Volunteers for The Big Event at Southern Miss
Service, collaboration, and community impact were on full display as the Institute for Disability Studies…
RISE
Opening Doors to Higher Education: Governor Reeves Officially Declares May 1 as IPSE Day
On May 1, 2026, organizations, universities, students, families, and advocates across the nation came together…
General
National Advocacy in Action: How IDS Represents Mississippians with Disabilities Across the Country
Advocacy does not begin or end within state lines. This spring, team members from the…
RISE
RISE Student Partners Come Together for Largest Gathering in Program History
A recent Student Partner event marked an exciting milestone for the RISE To the Top!,…