OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s opening ceremony for Black History Month included several speakers, riveting performances by the UM Gospel Choir and the presentation of the 2018 Lift Every Voice Awards. The Thursday (Feb. 1) celebration in Fulton Chapel featured key messages about the university’s progress in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment,Read the story …
Black History Month Opening Ceremony Inspires, Challenges
Sociology professor Brian Foster delivered keynote address on resilience of black culture
February 2, 2018 by
University Wins NSF Award for Electron Microscope
State-of-the-art instrument will be among the nation's most advanced
February 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A collaborative effort by researchers from multiple schools and departments earned the University of Mississippi a $346,641 Major Research Instrumentation award from the National Science Foundation for the acquisition of a new field-emission scanning electron microscope. The state-of-the-art microscope will enhance research capabilities for the School of Pharmacy, the School of EngineeringRead the story …
Social Work to Host Diversity Conference
Sessions to focus on developing skills and experiences for working with varied populations
January 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Social Work at the University of Mississippi will host its 2018 Diversity Conference on Thursday (Feb. 1) at the Jackson Avenue Center, Room H02. Community members and students from any major are welcome to attend the sessions, set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “The comprehensive elements of diversity encompass moreRead the story …
TEDxUniversityofMississippi Brings ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ to UM Feb. 3
Seven speakers set for this year's program
January 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host its third TEDxUniversity of Mississippi conference Feb. 3 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts with seven speakers to give brief, thought-provoking lectures on the theme of “MomentUM.” This year’s lineup includes faculty members, a graduate student, a law student and others who will discuss aRead the story …
Classics Professor Receives Humanities Fellowship to Greece
Brad Cook to study origins, meanings of two ancient Greek inscriptions from university's collection
January 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Brad Cook, an associate professor of classics at the University of Mississippi, will spend the spring in Athens, Greece, researching two ancient inscriptions that are part of the David M. Robinson Memorial Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the University Museum. Cook has received a $21,000 National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship to fundRead the story …
Conservator Visiting UM Museum to Examine Marble Sculpture Collection
Amy Jones Abbe to assess selected pieces and advise staff on their preservation
January 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the country’s most respected conservators of Greek and Roman sculpture is visiting the University of Mississippi Museum this week to review its collection and share her expertise. Amy Jones Abbe of Athens, Georgia, will be on campus through Friday (Jan. 30-Feb. 2) to work on ancient marble sculptures from theRead the story …
Two UM Professors to Receive Mississippi Humanities Council Honors
Patrick Alexander and Marc Lerner will be lauded in Jackson for teaching, service
January 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi professors are among those being honored Feb. 16 in Jackson by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Patrick Alexander, assistant professor of English and African American studies, will receive the Humanities Educator Award and Marc Lerner, an associate professor of history, will be recognized as a Humanities Teacher of theRead the story …
Law School to Host MLK Day Commemoration Event
January 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will host a panel discussion in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 31) in Weems Auditorium. This year’s program focuses on “Slavery, Civil Rights and King’s Legacy.” Panelists will discuss slavery and its connections to King’s legacy. “This yearRead the story …
UM Students to Perform with Malpaso Dance Company
Ford Center performance by Cuba-based troupe will open with a student piece
January 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Cuba-based Malpaso Dance Company will perform this weekend at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, combining Cuban influence with contemporary dance styles for a unique display of talent at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 27). Tickets, priced at $30 for orchestra/parterre and tier 1 box levels,Read the story …