OXFORD, Miss. – Keynote addresses, film and lecture series, and awards programs are among the many “All In. All Year.” events scheduled for the spring semester at the University of Mississippi. “All In. All Year.” is a yearlong effort that includes guest speakers, workshops and other programs to expand cultural awareness, challenge bias attitudes andRead the story …
UM Announces Spring ‘All In. All Year.’ Observances
Scheduled events to celebrate cultural heritages, diverse populations within campus community
January 29, 2020 by
Journalism Jobs Conference Aims to Put Students to Work
Recent graduates return to discuss careers, make connections and offer advice
January 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Journalism students interested in making industry connections and getting a jump-start on the post-graduation job search will want to mark their calendars for the School of Journalism and New Media‘s 2020 Jobs Conference at the University of Mississippi. The event, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 30) in Farley Hall andRead the story …
When Aging Out Means ‘Going Without’
UM sociologist researching elders, rural poverty with National Institutes of Health grant
January 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The United States is largely a citified nation. More than 81 percent of the country’s population resides in urban areas, meaning that a dwindling number of people – and resources – are available for rural America. As a result, people in one-stoplight towns and smaller cities – for example, Water Valley, population:Read the story …
The Wide Wintersession of Sports
Students look at business side of athletics through integrated marketing communications course
January 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Ryder Anderson takes the field most Saturdays in the fall at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium – in front of more than 60,000 cheering fans – the Rebel defensive end is calm because he’s been preparing for that moment most of his life. What he never took into account – at least not untilRead the story …
Beth Ann Fennelly Passionately Promoting Poetry
Award-winning UM English professor focuses on poet laureate duties and more
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even before Gov. Phil Bryant named her Mississippi’s poet laureate in 2016, award-winning University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly put her passion for words to work in a myriad of activities. As her four-year term comes to an end in fall 2020, the poet and author shared her reflections uponRead the story …
Author Kiese Laymon to Deliver Honors Convocation Address
Reception and book signing to follow Feb. 4 event at the Ford Center
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Spring Convocation, set for Feb. 4, features lauded author and University of Mississippi faculty member Kiese Laymon, whose memoir “Heavy” has garnered international attention and won some of literature’s highest awards. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
UM Wraps Up 16th Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in annual contest
January 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 120 business, accountancy and law students tackled ethical issues ranging from gender discrimination to price-gouging and pitched ideas for boosting the workplace at the University of Mississippi‘s annual Speaker’s Edge competition. They were joined by some 55 judges and 21 coaches for this year’s speaking competition, a partnership between theRead the story …
Awarding Excellence in Arts and Humanities
UM art history professor Nancy Wicker receives first Hensley Award
January 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi art history professor is the first recipient of a new research award that is already garnering global recognition for the College of Liberal Arts. Nancy Wicker, the inaugural recipient, used the gift in September to offset expenses associated with her participation in the annual meeting of the AssociationRead the story …
Human Rights Specialist Joins Law Faculty
Attorney Yvette Butler begins role as assistant professor in August
January 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new faculty member with extensive experience in human rights work will join the University of Mississippi School of Law beginning with the fall 2020 semester. Yvette Butler, an attorney who specializes in law related to sex work and human trafficking, sexual violence and civil rights, comes to the law school as anRead the story …
‘Thacker Jr. Radio Hour’ is Live this Weekend, by and for Kids
Student director rounds out Honors College capstone project
January 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When “Thacker Jr. Radio Hour” takes the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 25) in Nutt Auditorium, it will mean more than an opportunity for talented young Oxonians to create great free radio entertainment in the Thacker Mountain tradition. And it’s more than a chance for a team of University of MississippiRead the story …