There’s nothing quite like commencement exercises at the University of Mississippi. Twice I’ve had the memorable experience, and can vividly recall details of each occurrence. The first time was in 1980, when I received my bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism. Three years of academic rigor, social advancement and spiritual discipline culminated the day beforeRead the story …
Pomp and Circumstances Remembered
Two-time UM alumnus reflects upon similarities, differences of commencement experiences
May 7, 2014 by
Interns Are Teachers, Too
May 6, 2014 by
During the past few days on this blog, we’ve shared posts from various members of our wonderful group of spring semester interns. They have graciously shared personal thoughts and reflected on a semester of learning by doing in the University of Mississippi public relations department. As I read each one, I beamed with a bitRead the story …
UM Communications Internship Provides Inside View of Ole Miss
May 5, 2014 by
As the year comes to an end, so does my internship with the Ole Miss Office of Communications. I must say I wish I had more time. It seems like just yesterday I walked through the glass doors of Sam/Gerard Hall and nervously said “hi” to the receptionist. I had been in the building aRead the story …
4 Creative Marketing Tactics Spotted at Ole Miss
May 2, 2014 by
Working on a college campus almost guarantees that you’re surrounded by creativity. I’ve been at Ole Miss PR for three years, and in that time I’ve seen some pretty cool promotions around campus. I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. Check them out below! 1. Smoke-Free Campus Promo: Giant Cigarette This light pole,Read the story …
My Time at UM Has Been as Sweet as Candy
May 1, 2014 by
Hundreds of days in her lap is definitely enough to give me the license, if not the legitimate right as a daughter, to be taken seriously when I say anything about my mother. My mother has the unique name, the University of Mississippi. For what else can I call the provider of shelter, love andRead the story …
Beyond Walls
Lessons of Racial Reconciliation in South Africa
April 30, 2014 by
I live in Mississippi, so when it comes to Civil Rights and racial issues, as Faulkner famously wrote, “the past is not dead, it’s not even past.” I also work at the state’s flagship university, which houses one of the leading institutes on race, the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. If you are unfamiliarRead the story …
Hail to the Chiefs
My reflections upon four chancellors and the personal impact of each
April 29, 2014 by
During my 30-plus year relationship with the University of Mississippi, I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing four different chancellors. Each one has had a profound impact upon my life for different reasons. Perhaps you’ll relate as you read further. Porter L. Fortune held the chancellor’s position when I enrolled here as aRead the story …
The Best Lesson Learned at the Ole Miss Social Media Summit
April 28, 2014 by
I’ve been off the grid for the past few days in an attempt to pull together a conference that has long been one of our department’s goals. Earlier this week, nearly 40 Ole Miss faculty and staff members gathered to hear from social media thought leaders from around the country. Of the three different organizationsRead the story …
Turns Out, Being Green Is Pretty Easy After All
April 25, 2014 by
At Ole Miss, even Kermit the Frog might find it a bit easier to be green. And not just because green is the color of spring, as he sang. This week, all across campus and throughout Oxford, a number of activities took place to raise awareness about sustainability efforts that provide easy ways for everyoneRead the story …
The Change of Seasons at Ole Miss Inspires Creativity
April 25, 2014 by
I moved to Oxford in September 2013, leaving a great job as political editor at The Sun Herald newspaper on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to return to my beloved alma mater and work in public relations. Even though I’d grown to love the Gulf Coast after moving there following my graduation from Ole Miss inRead the story …