OXFORD, Miss. – Creating a support mechanism for individuals to better incorporate racial awareness is the goal for the new academic director at the University of Mississippi’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. Jennifer Stollman, whose background is in American history anthropological theory, began her job last month, which offers her a chance to mergeRead the story …
Education and Activism Intersect for New Academic Director
Jennifer Stollman hired at William Winter Institute
March 30, 2013 by
Southern Studies Center Hosts Second Music of the South Symposium
April event includes brown bag luncheon, panel discussions, lectures and performances
March 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Continuing the exploration of Southern musicians and their craft, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi is hosting its second annual music conference next month. “Innovation and Experimental Music and the South” is the theme of the 2013 Music of the South Symposium, set for AprilRead the story …
Madison Resident’s Study in Spain Offers Window on the World
March 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The historic city of Pamplona, Spain, is home away from home this semester for University of Mississippi junior Alexandra Leigh Jones of Madison. In early February, Jones joined some 60 other international students to study at the Universidad Publica de Navarra, in the city where the running of the bulls festival eventRead the story …
UM Introduces New Graduate Degrees in Special Education
Online coursework makes graduate study accessible to special education teachers
March 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to meet a growing need for special education teachers in Mississippi and across the nation, the University of Mississippi has introduced two new graduate degrees in the field, including a doctorate and an online master’s degree.
National Merit Finalist Finds Croft Institute, Honors College Fill the Bill for International Career
March 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi junior Shruti Jaishankar of Ridgeland could have attended any college on her long application list in 2010 when she graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as a National Merit Finalist. In choosing her college destination, Jaishankar held at least two convictions: She knew she wanted to study international relationsRead the story …
Minors Increase Accountancy School Support with Gift Annuity
1937 graduate helps play role in school's national top 10 ranking
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the mid-1930s when money was tight and few part-time jobs were available, Lucian Minor struggled financially as a University of Mississippi student. The Ole Miss cafeteria had to rearrange its food line, in fact, because the creative young student would choose a 5-cent bowl of soup and load it up withRead the story …
Acclaimed Biographer to Discuss ‘Depth and Grit’ of First President
Ron Chernow hopes to offer new insights in UM lecture, also plans to talk with students
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A distinguished commentator on American politics, business and finance, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow plans to offer fresh insights into the life of George Washington in a special presentation next month at the University of Mississippi. “George Washington: Life and Leadership” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 4 in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
UM Nanomaterials Research Helping Improve National Infrastructure
Resilient, lightweight substances have applications in national defense, space exploration efforts
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Imagine seeing metal-penetrating bullets stopped by a substance less than an inch thick, but stronger than steel. Visualize a bomb explosion inside a building, but the blast is practically neutralized by flexible outer walls that contain the spread of debris. These are just two examples of the groundbreaking research under way inRead the story …
New Speaker Endowment Honors Mississippi Journalist
Buddy Bynum Speaker Series will provide learning opportunities for UM journalism students
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gifts to a new University of Mississippi fund are being used to honor the life of the late James L. “Buddy” Bynum, a leading journalist, and his enthusiasm for communication, learning and the university. The Buddy Bynum Speaker Series Endowment was established with an initial donation by Dr. Richard B. and NancyRead the story …
UM Physicist to Explain Hows and Whys of Higgs Discovery
Scientist hopes to convey excitement of particle physics research in free public presentation
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Physicists around the world were ecstatic recently when an international team of scientists announced that they are more confident than ever that a “Higgs-like” particle discovered last summer is indeed the long-sought Higgs boson, an incredibly tiny particle that is crucial to understanding all matter in the universe.