OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came together to contribute 2,399 gifts totaling more than $6.83 million – theRead the story …
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support
April 8, 2023 by
Major Gift Expands Opportunities for IMC Students
Gorders invest $1 million in scholarships for the School of Journalism and New Media
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1 million gift from Lacie and Joe Gorder, of San Antonio, will help shape the future careers of University of Mississippi students pursuing degrees in the dynamic, competitive field of fashion promotion. Announced Tuesday (April 4) as part of Giving Day 2023 – the university’s annual social media-driven fundraising event –Read the story …
Women in Leadership Organizes First Summit
PoliSHEd kicks off Women's History Month at UM
March 31, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss.– The University of Mississippi chapter of Women in Leadership to sparked a discussion about career advancement for women during the first-ever PoliSHEd Summit. Featuring 15 panelists, the discussion topics ranged from “Leadership 101” to “Superwoman” and “Into New Territory.” Among the guest speakers were notables such as Meg Annison, director of communications atRead the story …
IMC Graduate Students Partner with Nonprofit to Create National Change
Students to design, promote National Week of Conversation in 2023
March 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi graduate students in integrated marketing communications are getting firsthand experience in the design and orchestration of the sixth annual National Week of Conversation, through partnering with Listen First Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to close the gap in a polarized American society through civic discussion. WhetherRead the story …
Second IMC Connect! Features Communication Executives, Researchers
Event offers insights on media careers, trends for students and educators
March 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media will welcome some of the nation’s top communications executives and leading researchers to campus for the second annual IMC Connect! on March 30-31. On the agenda are speakers from Boeing, Graduate Hotels, Amazon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, UPS and Las VegasRead the story …
Professor’s Photo Fronts Washington Post Photo Issue
Story of father’s unsolved lynching gets national spotlight through art
December 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As Dorothy Williams stood before a blank field holding the American flag that belonged to her father, Vanessa Charlot thought of her own connections to Williams’ story. Charlot’s photo of Williams is receiving national notice after featuring as the cover image on the Nov. 27 edition of The Photo Issue of theRead the story …
Veteran Journalist Leads Exploration of University and State
Honors College class focuses on issues and progress 60 years after Meredith enrollment
December 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are being challenged to delve deeper into complex issues about the university and state, thanks to a special honors class designed to explore important topics 60 years after James Meredith’s enrollment as UM’s first Black student. “I would describe this class as an open dialogue about the past,Read the story …
New York Times Opinion Editor Inspires UM Journalism Students, Faculty
Kathleen Kingsbury discusses state of profession during campus visit
October 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kathleen Kingsbury, opinions editor at The New York Times, discussed her career and challenges she faced along the way, as well as offered insight and advice, during an Oct. 13 visit to the University of Mississippi. Kingsbury participated in a panel discussion, visited classes and stopped by the S. Gale Denley StudentRead the story …
Daily Mississippian Editor Selected for New York Times Corps
Rabria Moore gets career-building advice, networking and experiences
October 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The editor-in-chief of The Daily Mississippian, student newspaper at the University of Mississippi, has been selected to participate in a New York Times journalism program designed to mentor young journalists. Rabria Moore, a senior from Durant, was chosen to be part of The New York Times Corps, a talent pipeline program forRead the story …
Barbour, Lott to Speak for ‘Moving Mississippi Forward’
Former government officials to discuss strategies for facing state's challenges
October 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former Gov. Haley Barbour and retired U.S. Sen. Trent Lott are coming to the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 13) to discuss how future leaders can come together to continue moving Mississippi and the United States forward. Scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, “MovingRead the story …