OXFORD, Miss. – An article based on an interview with civil rights hero U.S. Rep. John Lewis has won honors in a Hearst competition for University of Mississippi student Clancy Smith and enhanced the reputation of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Smith, a senior from Saltillo, placed fourth out of 99 entriesRead the story …
UM Journalism Student Receives Hearst Honor
Clancy Smith honored for profile on U.S. Rep. John Lewis
April 18, 2015 by
Russian National Ballet Brings ‘Cinderella’ to Ford Center
April 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Russian National Ballet Theatre returns to the University of Mississippi on Tuesday (April 21) with its production of Prokofiev’s “Cinderella.” The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The production brings to life the iconic tale of a girl who is servant to herRead the story …
Mathematical Probability Theory Topic of Spring’s Final Science Cafe
UM algebra professor uses dice to demonstrate unique factorization
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The theory of unique factorization, with an application to mathematical probability, is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third and last meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (April 21) atRead the story …
UM Extends Contract for Athletics Director
Deal will keep Ross Bjork at Ole Miss through 2019
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Athletics Director Ross Bjork have agreed in principle to a contract extension that will keep him at Ole Miss through 2019 at a base salary of $650,000 with $100,000 in academic and on-the-field performance incentives. This extension, announced Friday by Chancellor Dan Jones, adds a year toRead the story …
Historic Mississippi Town Comes to Life in UM Documentary
Film will be part of judging in this weekend's Tupelo Film Festival
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The documentary short “Take the Mountain” by Deborah Freeland, videographer for the University of Mississippi Division of Outreach, was screened earlier this spring as part of the university’s Black History Month events. Now the film will be included alongside 64 other independent films chosen for the 12th annual Tupelo Film Festival, taking placeRead the story …
Opera Theatre Presents World Premiere of ‘Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’
Adaptation is latest work by acclaimed UM alumnus Nancy Van de Vate
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Opera Theatre Ensemble will present the world premiere of “Hamlet: Prince of Denmark” this weekend at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday (April 18). Tickets are $30 for general admission, $24 for faculty and staff, and $10Read the story …
University to Celebrate Green Week April 21-24
Events include lectures, a film and annual Sustainability Fair
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Green Week April 21-24 with the goal of raising awareness on campus and in the community about the importance of environmental sustainability. “For me, Green Week is a high point in the academic year, since it offers a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about ourRead the story …
UM Class Analyzes New York In Film
Honors College class meets with cinema professionals, explores New York movie sites
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Few places become the backdrop for films as much as New York, and a University of Mississippi class traveled there during spring break to better understand how the city is portrayed in movies. The 300-level class, taught by Alan Arrivée, assistant professor of cinema, and Timothy Yenter, assistant professor of philosophy, is made up of SallyRead the story …
Columbia University Anthropologist is UM Earth Day Lecturer
Paige West will discuss Papua New Guinean research April 22 at Overby Center
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned Columbia University anthropologist Paige West is the featured speaker for Earth Day at the University of Mississippi. Paige West will discuss “Imagining Pacific Futures: Climate Change, Local Livelihoods and International Environmentalist Rhetorics.” The free program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 22) in the Overby Center Auditorium. “Dr. West’s workRead the story …
Amy Sara Carroll Chosen as Summer Poet in Residence
Author to work with M.F.A. classes, conduct public reading of her poetry
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amy Sara Carroll will be this year’s Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Carroll is an assistant professor of American culture, Latina/o studies and English at the University of Michigan. Throughout her residency from June 15 to July 15, Carroll will visit with Master of Fine Arts classes inRead the story …