OXFORD, Miss. – Knowing the unifying qualities of food, Brook and Pam Smith of Louisville, Kentucky, have pledged $1 million to support “Gravy,” a podcast produced by the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi. “Folks in different places appreciate when someone from one cultural segment takes the time to dine with others fromRead the story …
Donors Underwrite Southern Foodways Alliance’s ‘Gravy’
Major gift will allow UM center to continue telling stories of the region through its food
March 18, 2017 by
Asian Art Expert to Discuss Significance of UM Museum Photo Exhibit
Angela Howard to lecture Tuesday on Dunhuang exhibit
March 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An expert on the Buddhist art of China will discuss what we can learn about the evolution of religion and culture of Central Asia through photographs of the intricate cave paintings of Dunhuang, China, during a lecture Tuesday (March 21) at the University of Mississippi Museum. Angela Howard, professor of Asian artRead the story …
Physics of the Sun Topic of March Science Cafe
Sabrina Savage of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is third lecturer of spring semester
March 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The sun and solar flares are the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. March 21 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd.Read the story …
Celebrate the Written Word at the Oxford Conference for the Book
Three-day event set for March 29-31
March 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For those who relish getting lost in a good story, the 24th annual Oxford Conference for the Book is an opportunity to gather with authors, editors and scholars. On March 29-31, the conference at the University of Mississippi, which is free and open to the public, includes readings, panel discussions and lecturesRead the story …
Mississippi Educator Wins Teacher Travel Fellowship
Award presented by UM Mississippi Geographic Alliance
March 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi has named Steven R. White as its 2017 Travel Fellow. White teaches Advanced World Geography and Honors World Geography at Pearl High School in Pearl. White, a National Geographic Certified Educator and MGA teacher consultant, has held numerous education leadership positions in theRead the story …
Susan L. Taylor Calls Women to Action at UM
Former editor of Essence magazine delivered Women's Empowerment keynote Tuesday night
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering the third annual Women’s Empowerment keynote address for Women’s Month observances Tuesday evening (March 7) at the University of Mississippi, Susan L. Taylor discussed social challenges and urged women to action to help solve our nation’s problems. The former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and founder-CEO of the National CARES Mentoring MovementRead the story …
UM Hosts State Robotics Competition this Weekend
Center for Mathematics and Science Education prepares for fifth annual FIRST Tech Challenge
March 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Middle and high school students from across the state will compete in Mississippi’s fifth annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition Saturday (March 4) at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by UM’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education, judging begins at 7 a.m. in Tad Smith Coliseum. Public events begin at 10 a.m., and the competitionRead the story …
Chinese Flagship Program to Present Teaching Success in San Francisco
UM program uses technology to help students improve overall reading, writing and listening skills
February 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Representatives of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program will travel to San Francisco March 9-10 to participate in a workshop hosted by the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center at the University of Hawaii. Language programs from across the country will work together to identify best practices for technology integration andRead the story …
UM Chemistry Department Achieves National Recognition for Diversity
Stanley C. Israel Regional Award recognizes engagement of minorities and women in the field
February 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mixing people, like chemicals, can yield either victorious or violent results. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi has done so successfully and recently was nationally recognized for its achievements. The American Chemical Society presented the department with its Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity inRead the story …
Southern Studies Center Launches M.F.A. in Documentary Expression
New UM program teaches the intersection of documentary skills and scholarly approaches
February 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Expression begins this fall at the University of Mississippi, and prospective students are encouraged to apply before the April 13 deadline. The new degree, housed at the university’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, will be a two-year, 30-hour graduate program that combinesRead the story …