OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context held its second listening session Thursday (March 23) to hear from the community about designing the content and format for physical sites recommended for contextualization. The meeting Thursday represents the second part of the committee’s work. The first listening session wasRead the story …
UM Advisory Committee on History and Context Hosts Listening Sessions
Group seeking community input for content and design
March 24, 2017 by
UM Students to Present Research at Capitol for Posters in the Rotunda
March 21, 2017 by
Four University of Mississippi students are among undergraduates from all eight of the state’s public universities who will share their research and creative activities on topics ranging from health care to cultural heritage to environmental issues with legislators and state leaders at Posters in the Rotunda. The event is set for 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday (MarchRead the story …
UM Law School Hosts Boyce Holleman Debate
Topic to address globalization and inequality concerns
February 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is hosting the 2017 Boyce Holleman Debate Series, which focuses on concerns about globalization, Wednesday (March 1) in the school’s Weems Auditorium. This year’s debate will feature Robert Howse, law professor at New York University School of Law, and Antonia Eliason of the Ole MissRead the story …
$3 Million Grant to Provide Pre-K Prep for Mississippi Educators
Consortium, UM prepare 'bundle' of strategies for teachers, administrators
February 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A three-year, $3 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will help University of Mississippi faculty provide educators across the state with specialized training to use new research and meet upcoming training demands facing the early childhood education workforce. The funds will be awarded in $1 million increments over the next threeRead the story …
UM Support of International Community of Scholars
February 1, 2017 by
On January 29, I shared a statement with the University of Mississippi community about a recent Presidential Executive Order that limits immigrant and nonimmigrant visa holders from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the U.S. for 90 days. The order also directed the suspension of the refugee admission program for 120 days, andRead the story …
Statement from Chancellor Vitter Regarding Presidential Executive Orders
January 29, 2017 by
As a public international research institution of higher education, the University of Mississippi is focused upon education and the success of our students in a global society. We are a community of scholars committed to fostering a diverse environment, and we benefit greatly from a strong international and multicultural presence. One of our top prioritiesRead the story …
Don Dyer Delivers Lecture at Ohio State Symposium
Associate liberal arts dean met with other past Naylor Lecturers
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donald L. Dyer, associate dean for faculty and academic affairs, professor of Russian and linguistics, and co-director of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program, recently attended a special event featuring past Naylor Lecturers at Ohio State University. Dyer’s was among 16 papers delivered by former Naylor lecturers, all of whomRead the story …
Statement from Chancellor Vitter regarding misunderstandings related to sanctuary campus
December 3, 2016 by
“There have recently been misunderstandings arising from a draft student resolution and online petition calling for the University of Mississippi to become a sanctuary campus. To be clear, the university does not have the power or ability to create a ‘sanctuary’ that would be exempt from any federal or state laws. As I stated on Nov. 29,Read the story …
Statement from Chancellor Vitter regarding ASB’s resolution on sanctuary campus
November 29, 2016 by
“I am aware of the resolution drafted by a few Associated Student Body Senators and some student organization presidents calling for the university to become a sanctuary for undocumented members of our community. Leaders from our Associated Student Body have informed us that the resolution has been pulled from tonight’s agenda and will not beRead the story …
Statement Regarding Swastikas Found in Elevator
November 12, 2016 by
Reports of images of swastikas found in a Residential College South elevator have been made to the University of Mississippi Department of Student Housing, the University of Mississippi announced in a statement released Friday (Nov. 11). Following a review of surveillance footage, a student has been referred to the Office of Conflict Resolution and StudentRead the story …