2018-19 Annual Report

HOMECOMING
It is my distinct privilege to serve as the next dean of
the College of Business and Economic Development
at The University of Southern Mississippi.
As an alumnus of Southern Miss, I know the business school has a long
and proud history of developing the business leaders of South Mississippi
and beyond, and it is an honor to be chosen to carry on its great tradition.
The commitment and spirit of our students, faculty and staff make this a
special place, and I am elated to be the new leader of such an important and
inspiring group of people.
As dean of the College of Business and Economic Development, I am proud
to look back with you on a successful 2018-19 academic year. I hope
you’ll take the time to look through this annual report containing the
impressive accomplishments of the past year, including impactful research
contributions, notable program rankings, critical real-world connections,
and the impressive successes and accolades of our students and faculty.
We have much to be proud of, and the future promises to be even greater!
I am incredibly grateful to serve as dean of such a dedicated community
of faculty and staff, who are so committed to building future business
leaders and positively impacting the lives of our students. I hope you enjoy
this annual report, and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to
contact me at bret.becton@usm.edu.
Kind Regards,
J. Bret Becton, Ph.D.
Dean