OXFORD, Miss. – A popular gathering for student writers and their faculty mentors returns to the University of Mississippi this month. The Southern Literary Festival, scheduled for March 27-29, will be held in conjunction with the Oxford Conference for the Book, another annual event that has brought together both established authors and rising stars inRead the story …
Southern Literary Festival Returning to UM
Annual event March 27-29 to coincide with Conference for the Book
March 23, 2014 by
Public Policy Leadership Students Invited to Present at Conferences
Four UM juniors preparing to share their research, conclusions at national meetings
March 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dynamic teachers and students who stretch their minds beyond their comfort zones are a winning combination at the University of Mississippi. Such a match has produced four public policy leadership majors who have been invited to present papers at national conferences this spring. The papers were required writing last semester in theRead the story …
Partnership to Screen Films on America’s Civil Rights Struggle
Initial film delayed by snow rescheduled for March 18, other events slated throughout year
March 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several community and University of Mississippi entities are partnering to offer film screenings and discussions of four documentaries focusing on civil rights in America. Some of the events, which were postponed from February because of winter weather, are set for March 18. The series of events is part of “Created Equal: America’sRead the story …
‘The Girls of Atomic City’ Selected for 2014 Common Reading Experience
Book recounts history of young women recruited to work on secret World War II project
March 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A book recounting the experiences of young women lured to work on a secret project during World War II has been chosen as the 2014 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. “The Girls of Atomic City,” written by Denise Kiernan, was chosen by a majority vote of the Common ReadingRead the story …
UM Army ROTC Cadets Nail Third Place in SEC Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge team fares well in competition involving 48 squads
February 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine Army ROTC cadets at the University of Mississippi made an excellent showing in the recent SEC Ranger Challenge Competition at Camp Blanding, Fla. Competing among 48 teams from the Southeast region, the Ole Miss team placed third in the Jan. 24-26 rivalry. The competition covered 18 miles and featured eight events,Read the story …
Nominations Open for Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
Deadline approaching for recommendations for community service honors
February 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which honors individuals for their hard work, dedication to others and overall selfless ambition. The award will be given in partnership with UM Volunteer Services/Office of the Dean ofRead the story …
Ford Center Program Puts UM Students Center Stage
Collaboration provides rare mentoring, professional development for dance and theatre students
February 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the world of modern dance, it is not often that students work directly with professional dancers to create choreography. But several University of Mississippi students are doing just that, through a program organized by the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Through a competitive grant application, the Ford CenterRead the story …
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Senegal, Midwest and Southern U.S. this summer
February 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Senegal and around the United States this summer to pursue their dreams. Jillian Cowart of Birmingham, Ala., and Megan Smith of Corinth, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2014 winners of the annual Barksdale Awards.Read the story …
UM Student Tackles Sales Tax Issue
Madison Coburn credits Honors College, Lott Institute with teaching her to think critically
February 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask any student what he or she finds interesting, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who answers with the field of tax litigation. But with many Mississippi cities pushing for an increase in sales tax to improve crumbling infrastructure, young people like Ridgeland native Madison Coburn understand that knowledge of theRead the story …
‘Laramie Project’ Actors to Perform at Kennedy Center Regional Event
University provides support for trip to theater festival hosted by Hollins University
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi theater students will perform “The Laramie Project” at the Kennedy Center American Theatre Regional Festival, set for Feb. 4-8 in Roanoke, Va. The students will travel to Hollins University for the festival and perform at the Mill Mountain Theatre, thanks to funding and support from several UM departments andRead the story …