It’s always interesting to research the people the University of Mississippi names its buildings and various campus centers after. Mary Stanton Knight, my University Communications coworker, has written pieces for this blog in the past about some of the namesakes for our campus buildings. Recently, I was looking through some UM historical information and found outRead the story …
Did You Know? UM’s Sarah Isom Center Has An Interesting Namesake
Isom, hired at UM in 1885, was the South's first female faculty member at a co-ed institution of higher learning
May 14, 2014 by
UM Student Receives Golden Key International Society Scholarship
Lorin Dawson plans to use funds to continue studies in Brazil
May 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Among the beautiful beaches and carnival celebrations, University of Mississippi junior Lorin Dawson is hoping to gain practical experience in the Brazilian business environment with the help of a scholarship from Golden Key International Honour Society. Dawson, of Lafayette, Indiana, is a recipient of the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship, which providesRead the story …
Three Receive Liberal Arts Teaching Honors
Faculty members recognized at College commencement
May 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi recognized three faculty members Saturday (May 10) for their excellence in teaching. The Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher of the Year award went to Jay Watson, Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies and professor of English. Melvin S. “Buddy” Arrington Jr., professor of modernRead the story …
Professor of Finance Wins Distinguished Research Award
Robert Van Ness is seventh recipient of prestigious UM honor recognizing creative achievement
May 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his 12-year tenure at the University of Mississippi, Robert Van Ness has spent much time in the classroom teaching finance principles and mentoring students. He also has carved out a legacy of research that has led to significant advancements in the field of finance. Van Ness, Bruce Moore Scholar of Finance,Read the story …
Civil Rights Leader Tells Graduates to Use Degree for Change
Rep. Lewis tell class that using law to bring justice and fairness is their 'moral obligation'
May 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Famed civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) urged 2014 graduates of the University of Mississippi School of Law to use their law degrees to make a difference in the world. “I am so pleased and happy to be here,” he said. “As graduates of Ole Miss law, you can playRead the story …
UM Faculty Members, Alumni Win MIAL Honors
Derrick Harriell wins Poetry Award, William Beckwith honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
May 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi faculty member and others with UM ties were among those honored by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters earlier this year for works first published, performed or shown in the year 2013. Award winners include Derrick Harriell, UM assistant professor of English and African-American studies; alumnus and author SteveRead the story …
Fulbright Award Winner to Use Teaching Enthusiasm in Hungary
Katie Shuford heads to the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in August
May 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Katie Shuford’s interest in the Kodály philosophy of music education has helped her land a 2014 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Shuford, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Hickory, North Carolina, said she wanted to further her studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Hungary, beyond the typical semester. The Fulbright provides a perfectRead the story …
Ole Miss Law Moot Court Ranked 14th in Nation
Year included three national championships, two other finalist teams
May 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The final moot court rankings are in, and the University of Mississippi School of Law placed 14th in the nation for 2014. With three national championship teams and two other squads finishing as national semifinalists and quarterfinalists, the law school expected a strong finish.With a top 15 ranking among approximately 175 lawRead the story …
Journalism Senior Lands Two Final Semester National Fellowships
Bracey Harris gains valuable experience telling compelling stories using multimedia formats
May 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Bracey Harris of Byram is slated to graduate May 10 from the University of Mississippi with an impressive record of achievement, including two recent prestigious national journalism fellowships. Majoring in broadcast journalism in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, with a minor in business administration, Harris was awarded a CBC-UNCRead the story …
Forensic Chemistry Honored as Leading National Program
ForensicsColleges.com praises UM program for internship opportunities and experience
May 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s degree program in forensic chemistry has been named one of the nation’s finest by ForensicsColleges.com. Ole Miss is among 13 top programs, including two other SEC institutions, that made the elite list. Criteria used in the rankings included reputation among professionals and peers, as measured by comprehensive surveysRead the story …