Bush Honored for Advancing Diversity at USM
Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:31am | By: David Tisdale
J. Theresa Bush, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Theatre program faculty member, has been recognized by the State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for her efforts to advance diversity at The University of Southern Mississippi. Bush was one of 10 nominees for the 2021 IHL Diversity Educator of the Year award, an annual recognition based on teaching, research, publication and community service that demonstrate commitment to the ideals of the award.
An assistant professor of costume design and technology, Bush joined the USM faculty in 2015. She has designed regionally for companies that include the Actors Guild of