OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford-University Transit riders may experience some changes on the University of Mississippi campus this semester, including enhanced technology features and a consolidation of routes among some lines. Riders on the Green Line and Old Taylor Road Express may already have noticed an improved riding experience aboard OUT’s new bus. Four additional new buses should be rolledRead the story …
Updates Coming to OUT Buses, Routes
Campus, community will see technology enhancements and route changes
January 28, 2020 by
The Wide Wintersession of Sports
Students look at business side of athletics through integrated marketing communications course
January 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Ryder Anderson takes the field most Saturdays in the fall at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium – in front of more than 60,000 cheering fans – the Rebel defensive end is calm because he’s been preparing for that moment most of his life. What he never took into account – at least not untilRead the story …
Beth Ann Fennelly Passionately Promoting Poetry
Award-winning UM English professor focuses on poet laureate duties and more
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even before Gov. Phil Bryant named her Mississippi’s poet laureate in 2016, award-winning University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly put her passion for words to work in a myriad of activities. As her four-year term comes to an end in fall 2020, the poet and author shared her reflections uponRead the story …
Author Kiese Laymon to Deliver Honors Convocation Address
Reception and book signing to follow Feb. 4 event at the Ford Center
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Spring Convocation, set for Feb. 4, features lauded author and University of Mississippi faculty member Kiese Laymon, whose memoir “Heavy” has garnered international attention and won some of literature’s highest awards. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
UM Wraps Up 16th Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in annual contest
January 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 120 business, accountancy and law students tackled ethical issues ranging from gender discrimination to price-gouging and pitched ideas for boosting the workplace at the University of Mississippi‘s annual Speaker’s Edge competition. They were joined by some 55 judges and 21 coaches for this year’s speaking competition, a partnership between theRead the story …
Awarding Excellence in Arts and Humanities
UM art history professor Nancy Wicker receives first Hensley Award
January 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi art history professor is the first recipient of a new research award that is already garnering global recognition for the College of Liberal Arts. Nancy Wicker, the inaugural recipient, used the gift in September to offset expenses associated with her participation in the annual meeting of the AssociationRead the story …
Human Rights Specialist Joins Law Faculty
Attorney Yvette Butler begins role as assistant professor in August
January 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new faculty member with extensive experience in human rights work will join the University of Mississippi School of Law beginning with the fall 2020 semester. Yvette Butler, an attorney who specializes in law related to sex work and human trafficking, sexual violence and civil rights, comes to the law school as anRead the story …
‘Thacker Jr. Radio Hour’ is Live this Weekend, by and for Kids
Student director rounds out Honors College capstone project
January 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When “Thacker Jr. Radio Hour” takes the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 25) in Nutt Auditorium, it will mean more than an opportunity for talented young Oxonians to create great free radio entertainment in the Thacker Mountain tradition. And it’s more than a chance for a team of University of MississippiRead the story …
Spring SouthTalks Begin Jan. 29
January 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The SouthTalks series, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, is offering a wide variety of events this spring, including five lectures focused on movement and migration in the South. SouthTalks explore the interdisciplinary nature of Southern studies and includes lectures, performances, film screeningsRead the story …
New Music Faculty Member Performs Friday
Nave Graham to play flute pieces by Debussy, Jolivet and more
January 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Flutist Nave Graham performs her first solo faculty recital since joining the University of Mississippi Department of Music on Friday (Jan. 24). Graham, who joined the faculty in August, will be accompanied by Adrienne Park, instructor of piano, for the recital, set for 7:30 p.m. in Nutt Auditorium. Graham said she willRead the story …