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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Office of University Communications
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White-Johnson Completes Delta Leadership Academy Training
Freddie White-Johnson, program director of the Mississippi Network for Cancer Control at The University of Southern Mississippi, recently completed the year-long Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy.
The training program brings together business and community leaders from each of the eight states of the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions for a collaborative leadership development experience, emphasizing regional approaches to growing local economies and creating opportunities for people of the Delta region.
White-Johnson is one of four DLI graduates representing the State of Mississippi. All total, 48 graduates were honored during a special ceremony at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort in Point Clear, Ala., last month.
“The DLI Executive Academy expands the knowledge base for participants by exposing them to major issue areas important to the economic growth of the Delta region, including small business and entrepreneurship development, education and workforce training, public policy and governance, infrastructure, and public health,” said Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill said. “By doing this, the program creates a corps of regional-thinking, collaborative ‘doers’ ready to address some of our region’s most prevalent challenges.”
Each graduate was nominated by his or her respective state governor to participate in the program that included six sessions in Delta communities and Washington, D.C. In addition to the program certification, participants graduate with an industry-recognized certification in Crucial Conversations.
“I’m proud of each graduate that completed the executive academy this year. They’ll take back valuable experience, knowledge and leadership skills to their respective communities because of their dedication,” Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said. “This program continues to shape the leaders in the Delta region and will pay dividends for area residents. I thank all the participants and staff involved this year for their hard work.”
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Miss students have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, three Truman Scholarships and 14 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Our Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of a select number of institutions in the nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.
