OXFORD, Miss. – McIlhenny Co., maker of Tabasco brand sauces, has collaborated with the Southern Foodways Alliance on a first-of-its kind virtual tour of Cajun country, a destination the Tabasco folks know well and are proud to celebrate, as every bottle of Tabasco Pepper Sauce is made amidst the old oaks on Avery Island inRead the story …
Partnership Yields a Hot Take
Southern Foodways Alliance debuts virtual tour of Cajun country with help from Tabasco brand
August 8, 2020 by
Education Professor, Ph.D. Student Recognized for Counseling Research
Amanda Winburn, G. Michael Russo win awards from Mississippi Counseling Association
August 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amanda Winburn, associate professor of counselor education at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Outstanding Contributor Research Professional Award from the Mississippi Counseling Association. Michael Russo, a doctoral candidate in the counselor education and supervision program, also was awarded the Outstanding Contributor Research Student Award. The Outstanding Contributor Research AwardRead the story …
New Blue Light Stations Strengthen Campus Safety
UM emergency stations enable rapid alert and response from campus police
August 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to provide an even more safe and welcoming campus, the University of Mississippi is updating its blue light station emergency response system, adding an additional layer of security for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The university has begun replacing the aging blue light stations across campus. If in danger,Read the story …
From Pastry Chef to Student: Studying Baking and Gender in the South
Kelly Spivey transfers skills honed in the kitchen to the classroom
August 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kelly Spivey learned about adaptability and instinct from cooking in restaurants before deciding to exchange her rolling pin for a stack of textbooks. She turned those skills into a backdrop for her academic work as a student in the University of Mississippi‘s Southern studies master’s program. After earning her B.F.A. in photographyRead the story …
Student Leaders Develop Pledge to Keep Campus Safe
Students share why they're committed to staying safe, encourage others to do the same
August 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student leaders are asking the campus and broader community to pledge to keep campus safe this fall and to share their “why” behind the pledge. Student leaders in the Associated Student Body, Black Student Union, College Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council and Public Education and Awareness Subcommittee came together to createRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council Set to Welcome Dolly Parton
Entertainment legend to receive Legacy Award on new date in April
August 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated visit to the University of Mississippi to accept the prestigious Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will take place early next year after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once again, the C Spire Foundation will be the presenting sponsor of the OMWC LegacyRead the story …
Gate Honors Four Generations of Commitment to UM
Lee family's gift will benefit Ole Miss student-athletes
July 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Spencer Lee and his extended family have come and gone from the University of Mississippi over four generations, but the Lee name will be a permanent fixture on the Oxford campus. Lee, a retired dentist from Pickwick Lake, Tennessee, and his wife, Rebecca, recently made a $250,000 gift to the ForwardRead the story …
Southern Studies Graduate Student Produces Documentary Photo Book
Elliot Grime explores Mississippi through his lens
July 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As an international graduate student, Elliot Grime wanted to learn about the culture of the South and better understand the region. For the past two years, he has taken documentary courses enabling him to get firsthand experience interacting with people, places and the landscape. Eventually, this fieldwork led him to his thesisRead the story …
Researchers Tackle Challenges of Safe Drinking Water in Mississippi
Interdisciplinary team partners with communities to raise awareness of lead risks
July 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognizing that clean drinking water is a necessity of life, a group of University of Mississippi professors is using community-based research, education and outreach to work with communities in addressing water quality challenges. Most Mississippians receive their drinking water from a network of more than 1,100 public water systems. The smaller systems serveRead the story …
Parent Group Gives $150K to Support Ole Miss Students
Family Leadership Council provides gift to assist student mental health, campus safety and other areas
July 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ongoing support for students’ mental health is among the many University of Mississippi services being funded this year by the Ole Miss Family Leadership Council. Private funds of more than $150,000 from the council – the largest gift in the FLC’s seven years of operations – are being directed to Division ofRead the story …