OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics has a thought-provoking lineup of events for the University of Mississippi‘s fall semester. From critical discussions about current events and the climate inside modern newsrooms to celebrating key milestones such as the 50th anniversary of Title IX and the 60th anniversary of Ole Miss’Read the story …
Title IX Panel Kicks Off Overby Center Fall Slate
Upcoming events examine Ole Miss integration, modern newsrooms and the role of religion in politics
September 11, 2022 by
Recruiting Future Economists
Alumni couple's gift benefits UM Department of Economics
September 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – LeaAnne and Al Williams, of Knoxville, Tennessee, who met at the University of Mississippi, committed to growing an endowment that will help their alma mater recruit students interested in economics. “Our family started at Ole Miss, and we love it,” LeaAnne Williams said. “We want to see it continue to be theRead the story …
Mississippi SBDC Expands Into Marion County
State office joins forces with Marion County Development Partnership to offer services, resources
September 9, 2022 by
COLUMBIA, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has added a new business counselor to serve small businesses in Marion County by partnering with Marion County Development Partnership in Columbia. The new center is among more than 20 sites and centers of the Mississippi Small Business Development Center, headquartered at the University of Mississippi.Read the story …
Historian to Discuss Work on Slavery and Race in America
Daina Ramey Berry visiting UM for annual Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern History
September 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Historian Daina Ramey Berry has researched case studies from contemporary educators and various university faculty on what it means to teach the truth about slavery and the value of learning about race and slavery. She will discuss her findings at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 13), during this year’s Gilder-Jordan Lecture in SouthernRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Provide Health Care to Dominican Republic
Team sees more than 700 patients during medical mission trip.
September 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Six University of Mississippi pharmacy students spent part of their summer distributing medications and counseling patients in the Dominican Republic during a medical mission trip, and they say the experiences were life-changing and will make them better health care professionals. Hannah Harvey, of Collins; Michael Kelley, from Booneville; Ann Kate Meagher, ofRead the story …
Biologist, Students Promote Research on Sustainable Ecotourism
Team leads workshop for international scientists, industry experts
September 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ecotourism is a billion-dollar industry that gives travel enthusiasts an intimate look at the world’s most breathtaking natural environments. While ecotourism is often thought to be synonymous with sustainable travel, its recent growth in popularity could have a negative impact on local wildlife and ecosystems. “Many of us hope to one dayRead the story …
Pittman Gift Boosts Grove Scholars
Alumnus helps build program to support underserved students
September 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1 million private gift to the University of Mississippi is the catalyst that has brought significant changes to Ole Miss Grove Scholars, enabling the program to provide a higher level of service to its students. The Grove Scholars program facilitates academic success and job placement among Mississippi residents seeking degrees relatedRead the story …
Fleshers Support New Accountancy Home
Longtime UM professors give back to construction project
September 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tonya and Dale Flesher have each devoted 45-year careers to the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi and now they are supporting construction of the school’s new home. The award-winning researchers and teachers have committed $300,000 to the renowned program they helped build. The executive boardroom in the 100,000-square-footRead the story …
Travel Changes You
UM journalism professors reflect on impact of Italian study abroad on Ole Miss students
September 2, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each night in his Florence apartment, Mark Dolan opened the shutters of the screenless windows and let the cool air rush in as he fell asleep to the sound of people talking on the cobblestone streets four stories down. “Many of them (were) leaving the bars, some laughing, others arguing, and thoughRead the story …
He Lifted as He Climbed
UM community remembers professor emeritus Colby H. Kullman
September 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To friends and family, University of Mississippi professor emeritus Colby H. Kullman, who died Aug. 9, was a one-of-a-kind human being who touched the lives of thousands of students during his tenure in the Department of English. “He was like Halley’s Comet – he shined like it – and was unique andRead the story …