OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $5,000 artist fellowship to Derrick Harriell, director of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Mississippi. The grant will allow the associate professor of English and African American studies to continue work on his latest book project, a collectionRead the story …
English Professor Awarded Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship
Creative writing program director Derrick Harriell plans to use funds to finish poetry book
November 4, 2018 by
Eight UM Students Earn Prestigious Croft Scholarships
Exceptional scholars receive $4,000 per semester to further studies
November 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight students at the University of Mississippi‘s Croft Institute for International Studies are recipients of this year’s distinguished Croft Scholarships. The prestigious scholarships pay up to $32,000 over four years, and the funds can be combined with other scholarships. Croft Scholars retain the funds as long as they stay in the international studies major andRead the story …
Concert Celebrates Life and Music of Leonard Bernstein
Son Alexander Bernstein and guest artists join the UM Chorus for 'Bernstein at 100'
October 31, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life and music of the legendary Leonard Bernstein will be celebrated with a concert of his music Tuesday (Nov. 6) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Alexander Bernstein, the maestro’s son, will be in attendance, joined by guest conductor Dennis Shrock, several soloists, theRead the story …
UM Professor Part of Upcoming American Chemical Society Webinar
Presentation puts astrochemistry research program in spotlight
October 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi chemistry professor is offering a glimpse into interstellar molecules and the mysteries of life in space during a free interactive webinar on Thursday (Nov. 1). Ryan Fortenberry, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UM, will open the discussion, moderate and field questions for the American Chemical Society webinar “An Evolutionary Mystery: MirrorRead the story …
9/11 Survivor to Speak to UM Student Veterans, Alumni
Inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala fosters community and student opportunities
October 30, 2018 by
OXFORD – Faith, hope and love will be the message from World Trade Center survivor Will Jimeno as he speaks at the University of Mississippi’s inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala, set for Nov. 2 at The Inn at Ole Miss. The event, hosted by the Ole Miss Student Veterans Association, is designed to let student veterans network with alumni, build relationshipsRead the story …
Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Receives National Recognition
Campus organization among nation's best at a public university
October 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Phi Beta Kappa honor society has been recognized as one of two outstanding chapters nationwide administered at a public university. A Certificate of Recognition is given to just six “outstanding chapters” nationally every three years: two public universities, two private universities and two liberal arts colleges. OnlyRead the story …
Famed Mississippi Author to Share Inspiring Message with UM Students
Clifton Taulbert on campus to speak with CEED Innovation Scholars
October 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The McLean Institute of Public Service and Community Engagement will host “An Evening with Clifton Taulbert” from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Bryant Hall gallery to discuss his career as an entrepreneur, businessman, Pulitzer-nominated author and U.S. Air Force veteran. Taulbert’s books illustrate the power of incorporating community engagementRead the story …
American Politics Focus of New Center Named for Haley Barbour
First classes of Center for the Study of American Politics to be taught in upcoming term
October 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be home to a bipartisan center named after alumnus Haley Barbour, a major architect of national politics who served two terms as governor of Mississippi. On Thursday (Oct. 18), the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved the creation of the Haley Barbour Center for the StudyRead the story …
Political Science Professor Wins Second Award for Book
Conor Dowling, co-authors receive national praise with Louis Brownlow Book Award
October 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A book exploring the weaknesses of modern health care policy, co-authored by University of Mississippi political science professor Conor Dowling, has won the Louis Brownlow Book Award, a prestigious honor for scholars in the public administration field. This is the second award for “Unhealthy Politics: The Battle over Evidence-based Medicine” (Princeton UniversityRead the story …
Students Starting Careers with Help from Internship Experience Program
Program supports students interning in Atlanta, D.C., and New York
October 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Life changing.” “Incredible.” “Eye-opening.” “Extraordinary.” A group of University of Mississippi students recently used these words to describe the unique experiences they had this summer that not only enhanced their career skills but also opened doors for their future. Last month, students met with UM administration, faculty and staff to discuss their experiencesRead the story …