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(September 27, 2011) . . . breaking news . . . USM Names New HR Director, Inflates Credentials HATTIESBURG –
According to a recent USM presser, Indiana University’s Linda Rasmussen has been named the new human
resources director at USM, succeeding Russ Willis, who has become a vice president in the Martha Saunders
administration. According to the press release, Rasmussen, pictured below, was Saunders’ “top choice” following a
national search, having “spent the past 16 years as Human Resources Director” at IU.
(October 13, 2011) The BSD Pay Project A Compilation of the Salaries of Southern B-School Deans
(October 17, 2011) Dear usmnews.net, Did you see the announcement in the Hattiesburg American that "The
University of Southern Mississippi has received $657,000 for a multi-use pathway project"?
(November 10, 2012) The Penn State Strategy of Public Relations A November 9, 2011 "USM Mailout" included the
following: "University Communications Launches New WebsiteThe Office of University Communications has
launched a new website with tools and resources to assist units with communication needs. Here, information can be
found on the available communication services as well as important resources to help ensure the university is
promoted in the best way possible...". (Emphasis added.)