When did we stop being called Missippi Southern...

[FormerlyKnownAsSOLLY]

Cause when I was growing up, that's what we were called.

 

[Powerman26]

When Ellis Johnson arrived.

 

[JonesCountyEagle]

When we officially became a university status around 1961 or 1962 range I believe and we became the University of Southern Mississippi! Hey Mississippi Southern is better than being called "Hardy Street High!"

 

[Eaglebird Humperdink]

Cause when I was growing up, that's what we were called.

Governor Ross Barnett signed the bill that changed the name to the University of Southern Mississippi on February 27, 1962. Glad to have you back in the loop, Solly.