OXFORD, Miss. – The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship has selected a University of Mississippi professor to chair its international conference for 2019. The USASBE officers and board members selected Richard Gentry, associate professor of management and holder of the Mac Elliott Chair of Entrepreneurship, to chair the annual conference set forRead the story …
UM Business Professor to Chair International Conference
Richard Gentry selected to lead 2019 entrepreneurship symposium
March 6, 2018 by
Three UM Juniors Named Truman Scholar Finalists
Students interview for prestigious award March 13; winners to be announced April 18
March 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Good news came for a trio of University of Mississippi juniors recently when they were named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Jarvis Benson of Grenada, Jaz Brisack of Oxford and Allen Coon of Petal will each interview for the award March 13 before a regional review panel in Nashville.Read the story …
UM Graduate Student Explores the Secrets of Sloths
Curious creatures may offer better understanding of microbes' health roles
March 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The sluggish sloth is hitting a cultural apex, with recent star roles in an insurance commercial, the animated film “Zootopia” and even as a special “referee” during this year’s Puppy Bowl XIV. Maya Kaup, a University of Mississippi graduate student in biology, welcomes the rise of the sloth, slow-moving mammals noted for spending their unhurried lives hangingRead the story …
Alumnus Helps Connect UM Students to Luxury Travel Industry
Networking event brings global executives to recruit best and brightest hospitality management majors
March 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi hospitality management students recently spent a day making valuable connections with officials from the luxury travel industry, thanks to the efforts of a UM alumnus and his father, a prominent travel agency executive. Jim Strong, president and owner of Strong Travel Services in Dallas, organized the 2018 Talent EngagementRead the story …
Well-Rounded Gift Assists UM Students from Lauderdale County
Couple's endowment honors family, helps graduates of their high school alma mater
March 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three reasons inspired Jim and Cindy McGinnis, of Meridian, to make a major gift to the University of Mississippi: the desire to support the university that influenced many of their family members, to honor loved ones who served as mentors and to help offset college expenses for graduates of their high schoolRead the story …
Journalism Professor Presents Magazine Launch of the Year Award
Samir Husni announces honor for The Magnolia Journal at the American Magazine Media Conference
March 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi journalism professor and Magazine Innovation Center director Samir Husni represented the university earlier this month at the American Magazine Media Conference in New York and presented The Magnolia Journal with the 2017 Launch of the Year Award. Husni, known as “Mr. Magazine” for his extensive expertise of the magazineRead the story …
UM Sociologist to Speak at University of Massachusetts
Professor James Thomas delivering keynote address for W.E.B. Du Bois Day program
March 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi sociologist is the keynote speaker for W.E.B. Du Bois Day, a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Du Bois’ birth, Friday (March 2) at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. James M. Thomas, assistant professor of sociology, will discuss “The Souls of Jews?” Last year, he was selected toRead the story …
UM Observes Women’s History Month
Scheduled events examine contributions and influence of women
February 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A symposium, town hall meeting, panel discussions and lectures are among the events scheduled as the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies observes Women’s History Month in March at the University of Mississippi. The month begins with the 43rd Porter Fortune Symposium this weekend. Sponsored by the Arch Dalrymple III DepartmentRead the story …
Visiting Professor Studying Language Development in State’s Children
Christiana Christodoulou decided to come to source to conduct her research
February 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thanks to a prestigious grant from an international research and innovation program, a visiting professor at the University of Mississippi is studying how children born learning the local varieties spoken in the state develop language. In a project called “Linguistic Illusions,” Christiana Christodoulou is investigating language acquisition in children born with DownRead the story …
Clint Smith Reflects and Reveals at UM Black History Month Keynote
National Poetry Slam champion shares historic, personal insights through spoken word orations
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With wit and wisdom, National Poetry Slam champion Clint Smith shared historic truths and personal meditations about being black in America with a responsive audience Monday (Feb. 26) at the University of Mississippi. Using the popular “spoken word” format, Smith delivered the keynote address as annual Black History Month observances came toRead the story …