OXFORD, Miss – “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston” presented by the University of Mississippi Museum features 36 works from the fine art photographer in an exclusive exhibition of the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition, sponsored by Friends of the Museum, runs through Jan. 14, 2017. The public is invited to anRead the story …
Symposium to Highlight Eggleston Exhibit at UM Museum
Panel discussions to examine photographer's influence and experiences
September 23, 2016 by
Ole Miss Theatre Begins Season with ‘Clybourne Park’
Award-winning play and lecture series tackle issues of race, equity and neighborhood development
September 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts kicks off its fall season with a performance of “Clybourne Park” at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) in Meek Hall Auditorium. Directed by Rory Ledbetter, “Clybourne Park” is a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play written by Bruce Norris in 2010. A social satiricalRead the story …
University Partners with USM to Expand Jumpstart
UM literacy center plans statewide expansion through collaborations
September 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new collaboration between the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi will expand Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children develop the language and literacy skills needed to excel in kindergarten. This ongoing effort to expand Jumpstart statewide is led by UM’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction. Last fall,Read the story …
UM Choir Contributes to World Day of Peace
Concert singers videotaped performance, sang on live stream for global telecast
September 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As World Day of Peace was observed around the globe Wednesday (Sept. 21), the University of Mississippi Concert Singers joined their voices as part of a worldwide choral cry for peace that live-streamed on the internet. Led by Don Trott, director of choral activities, the 50-member group participated in a worldwide effortRead the story …
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Monday at UM
Observance includes film series, lectures and music
September 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will present five contemporary films from Spanish-speaking countries and conduct panel discussions and a “Latin Dancing with The Stars,” among other events, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on campus beginning Monday (Sept. 19). The second installment of the “Hispanic Heritage Series,” the featured films all have English subtitles.Read the story …
Faculty Chair Pays Tribute to UM Alumnus Don Jones
Brockman Foundation endows accountancy position, honors longtime friend
September 17, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family and friends say the late Don Jones loved the University of Mississippi from the moment he stepped on campus in the early 1960s. “He just immediately embraced Ole Miss, became a part of it and was a leader on behalf of the university in so many ways,” said James W. Davis,Read the story …
Second Annual Sarahfest Kicks Off Sept. 25
Festival to feature indie musician Jessica Lea Mayfield and artist Claudia DeMonte
September 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi will showcase live music, film, art installations and more at its second annual Sarahfest arts and music festival, which runs Sept. 25-29. Headliners include acclaimed indie musician Jessica Lea Mayfield and artist and activist Claudia DeMonte. The festivalRead the story …
Overby Center’s Fall Lineup Includes Brokaw, Barbour and Mabus
Slate focuses on upcoming elections as well as race and history
September 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will host 10 programs featuring well-known media members and political heavyweights, the first of which begins Friday (Sept. 16) and continues as momentum builds toward the presidential election. The fall series begins with a speciadl appearance by U.S. Secretary of theRead the story …
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Visits UM Law School
Students get opportunities to view proceedings, visit with judges
September 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently conducted a session at the University of Mississippi School of Law, hearing cases and spending time with students in more informal settings. Judges Grady Jolly, Rhesa Barksdale and Leslie Southwick made up the panel that heard cases at the school. UM is the onlyRead the story …
UM Language Professor Heads to Germany as Humboldt Research Fellow
Corina Petrescu plans to use fellowship to advance studies of Jewish life in post-war Eastern Europe
September 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi modern languages professor has earned a prestigious research award, which will help further her studies of Jewish life in Europe following World War II. Corina Petrescu, associate professor of German, is the recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship. The award funds 18 months of research with theRead the story …