Dr. Stacey Hall has been named the new interim Director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4), following the retirement of the center’s founder, Dr. Lou Marciani. Dr. Hall played an integral role in the creation of NCS4 and served as the Associate Director from 2006 to 2014. She continued to serve the institution through various leadership roles, including Interim Associate Dean of the College of Health, Chair of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Sport Management, and most recently as Executive Associate Dean for the College of Business and Economic Development. "I’m very excited to be returning to the Center, it’s like a homecoming for me," she said. "I’m honored to be chosen as the next leader of NCS4 and we will work hard to continue to build upon the foundation laid by the vision of Dr. Marciani. He is a highly respected figure in the industry and must be commended for his efforts enhancing the NCS4 brand and reputation."
Dr. Hall’s expertise is in the area of sport safety and security management. She has published in leading international sport management, homeland security, and emergency management journals and has co-authored two textbooks, “Sport Facility Operations Management,” and “Security Management for Sports and Special Events.” Additionally, she has been invited to publish in national magazines such as Athletic Management, Athletic Administration and Security Magazine.