OXFORD, Miss. – A first-time visitor to Oxford, Mississippi is easily struck by the quaint charm of this town located just a one hour drive from Memphis. The central square is walled on all sides by quintessentially Southern-style, double-story, open-porch architecture that houses a wide range of eateries, gift shops, and retailers. Home to justRead the story …
Office of Student Disability Services Recognizes Faculty, Staff Members
Carl Jensen, Barbara Leeton honored for dedication to students with disabilities
May 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A professor in the School of Applied Sciences and a College of Liberal Arts staff member have been recognized for their efforts to accommodate students with special needs on the University of Mississippi campus. Carl Jensen, director of the Center for Intelligence Studies and assistant professor of criminal justice, and Barbara Leeton,Read the story …
Final Volumes of New Encyclopedia Printed
Reception in Washington celebrates completion of landmark project
May 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A May 21 reception in Washington, D.C., celebrated the completion of the 24-volume New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, edited and produced by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi and published by University of North Carolina Press.
Honors College Student Spurs Debate at Conference
Travis Gray presented analysis of agricultural subsidies on Mississippi economy
May 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With the growing debate over federal spending, Travis Gray created quite a stir with his presentation on the economic impact of agricultural subsidies in Mississippi during the recent Southeastern Conference for Public Administration in Coral Springs, Fla. Gray, a native of Little Rock, Ark., is a senior in the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …
Medgar Evers 50th Anniversary Commemoration
May 22, 2013 by
In partnership with museums, universities, foundations, and national organizations across the country, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute is sponsoring events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Medgar Evers’ assassination, culminating in a series of activities in Washington, D. C., and Jackson, Miss., in June 2013. For a complete list of events, visit http://www.eversinstitute.org/. Events inRead the story …
UM Students Win Top Honors in Japanese Speech Contest
Team members take first place in two of three categories
May 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students took home top honors in the South Central Japanese Speech Contest at Tulane University. Four of seven participating UM students won awards at the contest, which brought together 31 students from Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama in late March.
Respected Political Science Professor Says Goodbye
John Winkle retires after 39 years on UM faculty
May 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A beloved professor of political science retires this month, but his calendar will still be full for some time to come. John Winkle, who joined the UM faculty in 1974, has left an indelible mark on the university during his 39-year career as both an academic and a motivator. His colleague, JohnRead the story …
UM Earns Place on National Honor Roll for Community Service
University among 690 institutions of higher education to receive this honor
May 13, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. “The University of Mississippi believes in transformation through service, and we’re honored to see that commitment recognizedRead the story …
Three Faculty Recognized for Teaching Excellence, Concern for Students
Awards announced Saturday during commencement ceremonies for UM College of Liberal Arts
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three outstanding faculty members in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts have been selected as top teachers and awarded $1,000 prizes and engraved plaques. The 2012-13 honored faculty and their awards are Felice Coles, associate professor of modern languages, College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher; Sarah Moses, assistant professor ofRead the story …
Biology Professor Honored for Outstanding Advising
Jason Hoeksema has been awarded a NACADA Certificate of Merit
May 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biology professor is the recipient of a national honor for excellence in academic advising of students. Jason Hoeksema has been awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Faculty Academic Advising category by the National Academic Advising Association. Established in 1983, the NACADA Annual Awards Program for Academic AdvisingRead the story …