OXFORD, Miss. – An expert on the Buddhist art of China will discuss what we can learn about the evolution of religion and culture of Central Asia through photographs of the intricate cave paintings of Dunhuang, China, during a lecture Tuesday (March 21) at the University of Mississippi Museum. Angela Howard, professor of Asian artRead the story …
Asian Art Expert to Discuss Significance of UM Museum Photo Exhibit
Angela Howard to lecture Tuesday on Dunhuang exhibit
March 15, 2017 by
Saturday Collaborations Unlock Possibilities for Marks Students
Weekend program brings middle schoolers to UM campus for tutoring, mentoring and fun
March 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most students regard Saturday school with dread and contempt, but a group of middle schoolers from the Delta community of Marks looks forward to its weekend tutoring sessions at the University of Mississippi. For some of these students, the sessions have become life-changing. For six Saturdays between February and April, 53 studentsRead the story …
Spring Honors Convocation Features Evening of Music and Cinema
Event brings acclaimed film artists to UM
March 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Spring Convocation for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will bring a live cinematic experience featuring acclaimed artists to the University of Mississippi. Titled “Live Cinema,” the event features a series of short films along with live narration and music. It includes Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green; acclaimed animator Brent Green; DanRead the story …
Graduate Student Council Hosting Annual Research Symposium Thursday
Nearly 60 students slated to present projects
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Graduate Student Council at the University of Mississippi is hosting its seventh annual research symposium from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday (March 2) at the Inn at Ole Miss. The symposium acts as a mini-conference, allowing graduate students to discuss their research through podium and poster presentations in the categories ofRead the story …
Isom Center to Host Sarah Talks Series
Discussions highlight UM scholars and community members
February 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi will host a series of informal conversations titled “Sarah Talks” throughout March. The first talk, titled “Women Creating Community through Food: Intersectionality and Entrepreneurship,” is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday (March 1) in Lamar Hall, Room 320. JoesterRead the story …
Chinese Flagship Program to Present Teaching Success in San Francisco
UM program uses technology to help students improve overall reading, writing and listening skills
February 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Representatives of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program will travel to San Francisco March 9-10 to participate in a workshop hosted by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center at the University of Hawaii. Language programs from across the country will work together to identify best practices for technology integration andRead the story …
Students Downloading LiveSafe App Can Win Cool Prizes
UM giving away an iPad, Starbucks card and a day in a golf cart to promote mobile safety platform
February 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is giving away a golf cart for a day, a free iPad and a $50 Starbucks gift card to three lucky students who download LiveSafe, the new mobile safety communications platform for students, faculty and staff. LiveSafe serves as a tool for real-time security communication and is available for freeRead the story …
History Professor Awarded Prestigious NEH Fellowship
Jarod Roll among nation's top scholars chosen for distinction
February 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jarod Roll, associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded a coveted fellowship by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The yearlong fellowship allows scholars in the humanities to focus solely on their research or writing. Of the 1,298 scholars who applied for the 2017 fellowship, only 86Read the story …
UM Graduate School to Host Expo
Event to showcase more than 100 programs of study
February 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Graduate School is preparing for its first-ever expo showcasing the possibilities for graduate education spanning a wide range of programs and UM campuses. The expo is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 15) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Designed to showcaseRead the story …
UM Museum Hosts Family Activity Day
Event takes children on a journey to China
February 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host “On the Silk Road” Family Activity Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Feb. 11). The free event is based on the new photography exhibit “Dunhuang through the Lens of James and Lucy Lo.” Children of all ages and their families are invited to celebrateRead the story …