OXFORD, Miss. – After more than 25 years teaching poetry, creative writing, environmental literature and more, Ann Fisher-Wirth has won a bevy of teaching and professional awards, but the popular University of Mississippi faculty member admits to being “flabbergasted” at her latest honor. Students praise Fisher-Wirth as passionate and inspirational, a teacher who brings outRead the story …
Ann Fisher-Wirth Named UM 2014 Teacher of the Year
Students praise professor for passion and 'teaching a way of living'
April 28, 2014 by
Biology Lecturer, Legal Studies Secretary Selected for Frist Awards
Recipients honored for exceptional student service
April 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each day, University of Mississippi students are affected by the words and actions of faculty and staff members who extend their work beyond classrooms, labs and office space. Two of them – Denis C. Goulet, lecturer and coordinator of laboratory programs in the Department of Biology; and Carol Forsythe, senior secretary inRead the story …
Original and Rare Faulkner Material Showcased in New Exhibit
Opening reception to feature lecture by UM Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies
April 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new exhibit that showcases the many facets of award-winning writer William Faulkner’s career is on display in the Faulkner Room of the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. “William Faulkner’s Books: A Bibliographic Exhibit” features 20 cases of work by Faulkner, focusing on the writing, publication and dissemination of the author’sRead the story …
Madison County Journal: Dunigan D.C. journalism fellow
April 25, 2014 by
Canton native Jonece Dunigan recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as a fellow of the National Newspaper Association Foundation’s annual Governmental Affairs summit where she spent time on Capitol Hill. Dunigan, a senior journalism student from the Meek School of Journalism at the University of Mississippi, was there to partake in a two-and-a-half day program toRead the story …
UM Faculty, Staff and Students Give Day of Service at Okolona School
Beautification project provides fresh look for elementary school
April 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students donated their time and talents during a beautification project at Okolona Elementary School on April 12, the last day of National Volunteer Week. More than 50 volunteers, including local residents and representatives from the UM School of Education, McLean Institute for Public Service andRead the story …
Chance of a Lifetime Realized
Laurel Middle School students find meeting former UM Chancellor Robert Khayat to be transformative
April 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Some old dreams came true and new ones were born Thursday (April 17) as 31 Laurel Middle School students chatted with University of Mississippi Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat on the Oxford campus. The students wanted to visit the campus after having read “The Education of a Lifetime,” Khayat’s best-selling memoir of hisRead the story …
UM Accountancy Students Launch First Mississippi NABA Chapter
Chapter will provide professional development, networking opportunities for students
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy have launched Mississippi’s first chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. The chapter, which launched in 2013 and received its official charter earlier this year, has flourished. Kyerra Moody, a senior accountancy major from Olive Branch, teamed with Nicole Barnes, aRead the story …
VISTA Volunteer Finds Her Passion is Service to Others
Lauryn DuValle has developed programs to connect UM students with youths from underserved schools
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interest in filmmaking and a passion for helping others led Lauryn DuValle to dedicate two years as a volunteer with the North Mississippi VISTA – or Volunteer in Service to America – project at the University of Mississippi. The project connects the university and its resources to low-income communities throughout aRead the story …
METP Fellows Gather for First Cross-Campus Visit at Ole Miss
Scholarship recipients meet former and current UM chancellor, National Teacher of the Year
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 30 high-caliber college freshmen with aspirations of becoming influential educators gathered at the University of Mississippi April 14-15 for a cross-campus visit between the UM and Mississippi State chapters of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, or METP. Established in January 2013, METP is a joint effort led by OleRead the story …
Fourth National Championship Underscores Law School’s Success
Student team bests squads from 13 other finalist schools
April 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law continues to pile on the accolades, recently winning its fourth national championship this year. The latest championship, coming at the hands of Brad Cook and Drew Taggart, both third-year law students, was captured at the 2014 National Transactional LawMeets Competition April 4 in New YorkRead the story …