OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi doctoral student has been awarded a prestigious internship this summer as a junior fellow at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Roger Davis Jr., a first-year Ph.D. student in higher education, was among 42 people chosen as junior fellows from more than 700 applicants. “When notified aboutRead the story …
Graduate Student Earns Summer Internship at Library of Congress
Roger Davis Jr. is among 42 selected for distinguished program
May 3, 2022 by
Ralph Eubanks Recognized for Reflecting Mississippi
UM alumnus and visiting professor honored by Mississippi Humanities Council
May 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ralph Eubanks claims he is a nonfiction writer because he is bad at making things up, but his gentle grace in describing the beauty and pain of the landscape of Mississippi needs no fictionalization. The Mississippi Humanities Council has lauded Eubanks, visiting professor of English and Southern studies at the University ofRead the story …
A Quick Guide to the University’s 169th Commencement
Here's a rundown of schedules, parking, dining and livestreaming for graduation celebrations
May 2, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s 169th Commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday (May 4) and run through Sunday (May 8). Convocation will be Saturday (May 7) in the Grove, where more than 5,000 prospective graduates and their guests will gather to hear an address from UM alumnus Bradford Cobb, a celebrated music industry executive. OverRead the story …
Deloitte, Foundation Endow $1.5M UM Accountancy Chair
Gift helps attract, retain top faculty to renowned program
May 2, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Professional services firm Deloitte and its foundation are expanding support of the University of Mississippi Patterson School of Accountancy with a gift of $1.5 million to establish the Deloitte Foundation Chair of Accountancy. The new chair is funded by contributions from Deloitte partners, principals, managing directors and employees who are UM graduates,Read the story …
Sophomore Speech-Language Pathology Major Wins National Scholarship
Amy-Kate Winter selected by National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
May 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – Amy-Kate Winter, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as a 2022 undergraduate scholarship recipient by the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. A native of French Camp, Winter is one of four sophomores selected from universities across the country for this highly competitiveRead the story …
Peacock Remembered with Recovery Support Fund
Funds to help students with outpatient treatment for addictions
April 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Edward Peacock IV was known for his amazing personality, caring spirit and bright intellect. He also was known to have an ongoing struggle with alcohol addiction. To help other University of Mississippi students overcome drug or alcohol addiction and to honor the memory of their son, Ann and Ed PeacockRead the story …
Alumna Upholds Family Pharmacy Legacy Through Service
Wilma Wilbanks followed her father's example to a successful career
April 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Wilma Wilbanks, pharmacy runs in the family. Both her father and grandfather were pharmacists along with other family members. This made any family get-together a pharmacy affair. “I think back to Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Wilbanks said. “For every part of the family that was there, there was a drug store represented.”Read the story …
Senior Banking Major Selected as Orrin H. Swayze Scholar
Wyatt Gunter chosen from five finalists for statewide honor
April 29, 2022 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Wyatt Gunter, a senior at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2022 Orrin H. Swayze Scholar by the Mississippi Bankers Association Education Foundation and the Mississippi Young Bankers section of the association. Gunter was chosen from applicants across Mississippi to receive the $5,000 scholarship, which is given annually toRead the story …
UM Team Places in Top 4 at National Debate Championship
Warren Debate Union among finalists at event hosted by University of Alaska at Anchorage
April 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Debaters representing the University of Mississippi recently were finalists at a national championship tournament hosted by the University of Alaska at Anchorage. Members of the Warren Debate Union earned a Top 4 finalist finish at the league’s inaugural in-person competition. Last fall, a group of British Parliamentary debate coaches from across theRead the story …
UM Band Getting Bigger, Better Practice Field
Chancellor Glenn Boyce announces $3.5 million commitment from the university, donors
April 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seeking to expand and improve outdoor rehearsal conditions, the University of Mississippi is committing $3.5 million to build a bigger, better practice field for its award-winning Pride of the South marching band. Chancellor Glenn Boyce made the announcement late Wednesday (April 27) afternoon at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …