IDS Welcomes 4 New LEND Trainees for 2025-26
The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program prepares graduate students, self-advocates, community…
LEND
Job Extravaganza
Gulf Coast Hosts Another Fantastic Job Extravaganza
On August 28, 2025, IDS staff and volunteers hosted a wonderful day of learning, teamwork,…
RISE
Breaking New Ground: RISE Student Pledges TriDelta Sorority
RISE celebrated another first—Junior, Veronica, participated in sorority recruitment and ran home to TriDelta! Veronica’s…
SEA
2025 SEA Wraps Up with Accolades from Parents
IDS’s Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) officially wrapped up on July 31, 2025, with student participants…
RISE
Celebrating the 1st RISE Summer College Readiness Event
RISE To The Top! is The University of Southern Mississippi’s 4-year inclusive postsecondary education certificate…
Job Extravaganza
Gulf Coast Hosts Successful Job Extravaganza
On July 19, 2025, 20 students from various schools enjoyed exploring a variety of careers…
RISE
RISE Summer College Readiness Program Featured on WDAM
Executive Coordinator Danielle Mullins was featured on WDAM midday Thursday, July 3, 2025 to discuss…
SEA
SEA Students Begin Paid Internships
SEA students from across the Pine Belt and Gulf Coast began working in their paid…
SEA
2025 SEA Kicks Off
IDS’ 2025 Summer Enrichment Academy kicked off on Monday, June 2 with over 40 students…
LEND
Congratulations 2025 LEND Trainees
Congratulations to the 2025 Southern Miss LEND trainees who completed the 2024-2025 program year! LEND,…