HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – University of Mississippi anthropology students are digging at a historical home in Holly Springs to get a glimpse into the daily habits and foodways of the slaves who lived there from the 1840s until the Civil War. Two UM assistant professors of anthropology, Jodi Skipper and Carolyn Freiwald, took their studentsRead the story …
UM Students Dig For Clues about Slaves’ Daily Lives
Work at Hugh Craft House yielding insights into diet and culture of antebellum Holly Springs residents
April 24, 2015 by
Jennifer Kirby-McLemore Named Inaugural Diversity Award Recipient
Honor is presented by UM Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
April 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law student Jennifer Kirby-McLemore has been named the recipient of the inaugural Treadway P. and Mark D. Strickland Diversity Award for her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on campus and throughout the community. The award is presented by the university’s Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement. Kirby-McLemore hasRead the story …
Generous Gift Supports Southern Foodways Alliance
Kentucky couple creates Smith Symposium Fellows to support individuals doing notable foodways work
April 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Drawing on academics, chefs, artisans, farmers, journalists, writers, food enthusiasts and more, the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi uses food as a cultural compass, guiding the understanding of history, race relations and politics. SFA members Pam and Brook Smith of Louisville, Kentucky, are helping bring more people to theRead the story …
UM Journalism Students Sweep Public Relations Competition
Faculty member, graduates and university's professional staff also honored
April 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Public relations students in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media won every award presented in the recent Public Relations Association of Mississippi student competition, including the prestigious Student Best in Show honor. In addition, in the professional competition, faculty member Robin Street won the top award inRead the story …
UM Senior Wins Top Poetry Prize at Southern Literary Festival
Jacqulyn Ladnier penned winning entry during poetry workshop on campus
April 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi senior Jacqulyn Ladnier received the first prize award in poetry at the Southern Literary Festival last month. Ladnier, a native of Lucedale, is an English major with a minor in cinema. She wrote her winning poem, “Buon Compleanno, Jep Gambardella,” last fall during a poetry workshop. Ladnier was inspired byRead the story …
UM Journalism Student Receives Hearst Honor
Clancy Smith honored for profile on U.S. Rep. John Lewis
April 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An article based on an interview with civil rights hero U.S. Rep. John Lewis has won honors in a Hearst competition for University of Mississippi student Clancy Smith and enhanced the reputation of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Smith, a senior from Saltillo, placed fourth out of 99 entriesRead the story …
Mathematical Probability Theory Topic of Spring’s Final Science Cafe
UM algebra professor uses dice to demonstrate unique factorization
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The theory of unique factorization, with an application to mathematical probability, is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third and last meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (April 21) atRead the story …
University to Celebrate Green Week April 21-24
Events include lectures, a film and annual Sustainability Fair
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Green Week April 21-24 with the goal of raising awareness on campus and in the community about the importance of environmental sustainability. “For me, Green Week is a high point in the academic year, since it offers a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about ourRead the story …
UM Class Analyzes New York In Film
Honors College class meets with cinema professionals, explores New York movie sites
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Few places become the backdrop for films as much as New York, and a University of Mississippi class traveled there during spring break to better understand how the city is portrayed in movies. The 300-level class, taught by Alan Arrivée, assistant professor of cinema, and Timothy Yenter, assistant professor of philosophy, is made up of SallyRead the story …
Amy Sara Carroll Chosen as Summer Poet in Residence
Author to work with M.F.A. classes, conduct public reading of her poetry
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amy Sara Carroll will be this year’s Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Carroll is an assistant professor of American culture, Latina/o studies and English at the University of Michigan. Throughout her residency from June 15 to July 15, Carroll will visit with Master of Fine Arts classes inRead the story …