OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship fund honors civil rights hero James Meredith just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of his 1962 integration of the University of Mississippi, a historic achievement that opened the door for thousands of other students. The James H. Meredith Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by UM alumnus Dr.Read the story …
Meredith Scholarship Established on 60th Anniversary of UM Integration
Alumnus creates award to honor civil rights leader, help new generations of students
September 26, 2022 by
New Faculty Members Bring New Perspectives on Studying the South
Andrew Donnelly and Ryan Parsons spent time on campus before joining faculty
September 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas Wolfe wrote that you can’t go home again, but perhaps it is possible to return to a college campus after a few years away. New University of Mississippi faculty members Andrew Donnelly and Ryan Parsons aren’t returning home, per se, but they are back in a familiar place. They both studiedRead the story …
Two UM Staff Make Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals List
Anna Lauren Heavener and Shawnboda Mead honored for community work, leadership and service
September 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Eagle and Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce have named two University of Mississippi staff members among 20 LOU young professionals under age 40 being recognized for their volunteerism, leadership and service in the community. Anna Lauren Heavener, success coach in the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, and ShawnbodaRead the story …
Beating Brain Drain
Gift to CME aims to keep graduates in Mississippi
September 24, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a gift of $62,500 to the University of Mississippi‘s Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, the family of Charles Holder Jr. hopes to keep graduates in the state while also honoring their father. The gift establishes the Charles B. Holder Jr. Scholarship Endowment in honor of Holder, who served as anRead the story …
University to Honor James Meredith’s Legacy
Signature event to highlight first African American student’s courage, impact
September 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixty years after civil rights activist James Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi, students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests will gather in his honor to commemorate the anniversary of that defining moment in the university’s history. Meredith, who became the first African American student to enroll at UM on Oct. 1, 1962,Read the story …
Panels to Discuss UM Integration, Media
Overby Center invites notables, scholars of 1962 integration to speak on campus
September 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This fall, a panel of speakers organized by the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics will discuss the violent 1962 integration of the University of Mississippi. Later, another panel will give three African American women, leaders of major Southern newsrooms, an opportunity to speak on the climate of journalism in America.Read the story …
Library Events Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Integration
Alumna Dottie Chapman Reed, research librarians offer historical account, new perspectives
September 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Libraries‘ Department of Archives and Special Collections is commemorating the university’s 1962 integration with two lectures and an ongoing exhibit. The lectures offer a one-of-a-kind historical perspective and new digital scholarship exploring the response to the integration. From the Depths of the Archives The materials lining the DepartmentRead the story …
Law School to Host Screening of ‘You Asked for the Facts’
Documentary examines Robert F. Kennedy's visit to the university
September 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In conjunction with the week of events marking 60 years of integration at the University of Mississippi, the School of Law will host a screening of the PBS syndicated documentary film “You Asked for the Facts: Robert Kennedy at the University of Mississippi” on Monday (Sept. 26). The film chronicles U.S. Sen.Read the story …
Psychologists Recognized by International Organization
Andrew Hales and Joseph Wellman honor for social science research
September 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Society of Experimental Social Psychology has named University of Mississippi psychology professors Andrew H. Hales and Joseph D. Wellman as 2022 SESP fellows. SESP is a leading international professional organization dedicated to advancing experimental social psychological research. The organization’s members nominated the two assistant professors of psychology, and the membership committeeRead the story …
Education Students Plan Week of Service Sept. 26-30
Seniors to read 'Pass It On' to Lafayette elementary school students
September 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior education majors at the University of Mississippi will read a book to area elementary school students as part of their Week of Service in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. The UM School of Education is partnering with the Lafayette County school district Sept. 26-30. Seniors majoring inRead the story …