OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi faculty members are being recognized for their efforts to make diversity, equity and inclusion a part of their work. The recipients of this year’s UM Diversity Innovator Award are Larry Pittman, professor of law and the Leonard B. Melvin Jr. Lecturer in Law; Nikki Reinemann, assistant professor ofRead the story …
Willie Morris Awards Announces Fiction and Poetry Winners
Nathan Harris and Monica Weatherly will be honored at Oxford Conference for the Book
February 15, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A debut fiction writer penning a tale of redemption, loss and social change amid intersecting relationships in the Reconstruction-era South and a poet rediscovering Southern roots are the winners of this year’s Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing, housed at the University of Mississippi. The Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction goesRead the story …
Eight Speakers Slated for 2022 TEDxUniversityofMississippi Event
Presenters will address theme of 'New Avenues' during in-person forum at Ford Center
February 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight exciting speakers will explore ‘New Avenues’ in the arts and sciences for the seventh annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi, set for Feb. 22 at the University of Mississippi. The in-person event begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are free but must be reserved through theRead the story …
UM Legends to Reflect for Black History Month Keynote
Don Cole and Peggy Gillom-Granderson to discuss 50 years of struggles and successes
February 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi icons are reflecting on what it means to be Black at the university, and how that has changed over time as part of this year’s Black History Month celebration. The 2022 Black History Month keynote, “I Am UM,” is scheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 16) and will feature DonaldRead the story …
University Seeks Nominations for 2022 Elsie M. Hood Award
Recommendations due March 1 for campus top teaching accolade
February 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Do you know an outstanding teacher at the University of Mississippi who deserves to be honored? The university is seeking nominations for the 2022 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award, the highest honor Ole Miss bestows upon its professors. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations by March 1Read the story …
Gift to Southern Studies Benefits Graduate Students
One trip to Oxford led donor Marc Rosen to a mutually enriching relationship with UM center
February 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A trip to the University of Mississippi to learn more about the Center for the Study of Southern Culture gave tax attorney Marc Rosen an opportunity to continue his education in Southern literature, build relationships and affect the lives of Southern studies students. With a $55,000 gift, the Los Angeles native establishedRead the story …
Secret Lives of Middle-Aged Stars Topic for Hybrid Oxford Science Cafe
Delta State professor to discuss life cycles, magnetism during Feb. 15 in-person/virtual event
February 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life cycles and magnetism of stars is the topic for a hybrid Oxford Science Cafe scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 15) and organized by University of Mississippi physics and astronomy faculty researchers. The program will be held in-person at Heartbreak (formerly Uptown) Coffee, 265 North Lamar Ave., Suite G, and hosted onRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Names Inaugural 40 Under 40 Recipients
First class of honorees represent broad range of disciplines, professions
February 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association has unveiled its inaugural 40 Under 40 class. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful University of Mississippi graduates under the age of 40. Recipients will be recognized with a ceremony on March 25 as part of Young Alumni Weekend, which includes aRead the story …
MLK Day of Service Gives Students a Chance to Give Back
Service opportunities range from yard work to voter registration
February 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students interested in connecting with the community while spending a morning giving back have an opportunity next weekend with the University of Mississippi‘s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The day of service, originally scheduled for the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, was postponed because of a spike inRead the story …
UM Names First Research Scholar for Institutional Transformation
Psychology professor Stephanie Miller appointed as first scholar to hold position
February 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stephanie Miller, associate professor of psychology, has been named the University of Mississippi’s inaugural Provost Faculty Research Scholar for Institutional Transformation. The new position supports the expansion of university efforts to build collaborative research teams equipped to write and submit external grants designed to increase institutional capacity in the areas of diversity,Read the story …