Hattiesburg—
Where do I begin?

From the moment I stepped foot on the Southern Miss campus, you welcomed me in and taught me the meaning of community. This is a place where people know your name and value your story. This is a place that welcomes creativity, fosters leadership, and prioritizes progress. This is the place I call home, and the place that has taught me to lead. This is the place that has given me the opportunity to serve my neighbors and make a difference for our city. Hattiesburg, you are the place that I love, and that’s why I’ll always fight for your future.

- Jeffrey George