OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor’s poetry and essay have been selected for inclusion in two separate prestigious national publications. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English in the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, has been selected to the 2018 edition of the “Best American Poetry” anthology series. This is her secondRead the story …
English Professor Included in Poetry and Essay Anthologies
Aimee Nezhukumatahil published fourth poetry collection last spring
October 16, 2018 by
McLean Institute Expands Summer Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Weeklong enrichment camp serves rising 10th and 11th graders
October 15, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rising high school sophomores and juniors from across the state are looking for innovative ways to tackle social and economic problems in their hometowns after taking part in an annual University of Mississippi summer entrepreneurial leadership program. The third annual McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, or MELP, was a weeklong experience for 15Read the story …
UM Senior Honored with Museum of Women in the Arts’ Scholarship
Student's sculptures seek to raise awareness of mental illness
October 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An ability to use her artistic skills to raise awareness of those struggling with mental illness helped a University of Mississippi senior earn a prestigious visual arts scholarship from the Mississippi State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Charlotte Burge, of Saltillo, a senior pursuing a Bachelor ofRead the story …
Army Intelligence Veteran to Share Inside Story on Hussein’s Capture
Oklahoma congressman set to speak Oct. 17 at UM
October 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Rep. Steve Russell will share details about his Army battalion’s intelligence-related efforts that led to the capture of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during a program Wednesday (Oct. 17) at the University of Mississippi. Russell also plans to discuss how the U.S. Congress uses military intelligence during his talk, hosted byRead the story …
MFA Ceramics Student Selected to Represent University in China
William McKinney is among seven artists chosen for fair
October 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. –William McKinney, a Master of Fine Arts student in ceramics, is representing the University of Mississippi this month at the Taoxichuan Creative Fair in Jingdezhen, China. Selected by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, McKinney is among seven students chosen to represent universities in the United States. “It’s a hugeRead the story …
M Partner Deploying Volunteers Across Mississippi
Charleston, Lexington, New Albany focus of ambitious initiative
October 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 150 volunteers will work Saturday in Charleston, Lexington and New Albany during M Partner Community Day to tackle some of each city’s major priorities. M Partner is the University of Mississippi’s hands-on new approach to addressing community needs in the state. M Partner, which was unveiled in March, was outlined in the university’sRead the story …
Archaeology Researchers Searching for Civil War Graves in Columbus
Public invited to observe search for resting places of soldiers
October 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This weekend (Oct. 12-13), representatives of the Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Mississippi will be at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus as part of an effort to locate the unmarked graves of Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. On Friday (Oct. 12), classes of students are invited toRead the story …
UM, JSU Join Accelerator Hub for Biomedical Technologies
Group includes consortium of academic institutions in Southeast
October 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. and JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Jackson State University have joined a consortium of academic institutions to create a technology transfer accelerator hub for biomedical technologies in the Southeastern U.S. The consortium is led by the University of Kentucky in partnership with the University of Louisville and West Virginia University, along with XLerateHealth,Read the story …
Professors, Students Continue Collaboration with Marks Residents
Recent summer program yielded useful insights for future projects
October 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two years ago, three University of Mississippi faculty members became aware of efforts by several Marks residents to improve living conditions in their community. With a commitment to support these endeavors, the trio began recruiting undergraduate students to assist them. Recently, the faculty members and five UM undergraduate students conducted a summerRead the story …
Film Festival Offers Screenings, Educational Opportunities
New date paves way for collaboration with Oxford Film Festival
October 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If the words “2018 UM Film Festival” inspire in you a sense of history repeating itself, you’re not going crazy. In fact, the weekend of Oct. 12-13 marks the second time the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film has held the festival this year. Previously held in April, the festival is moving toRead the story …