OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly and doctoral student Ellie Black have taken the top prizes in the 22nd annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, sponsored by Winning Writers. Fennelly, distinguished professor of English, won first prize and $2,000 for her comedic poem “Epistle to My Lord Concerning My Sons’Read the story …
English Professor, Student Top Winners in Poetry Competition
Beth Ann Fennelly and Ellie Black place first and second in Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
September 19, 2023 by
Heather McTeer Toney Speaker for Honors Convocation
Accomplished attorney and author to reflect upon climate change and African Americans
September 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Heather McTeer Toney, an accomplished attorney and author, will deliver the keynote address for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College‘s fall Honors Convocation at the University of Mississippi. Convocation will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free and openRead the story …
University Hosting Early Literacy Conference
Renowned keynote speakers, panel discussion set for Sept. 23 event at Oxford Conference Center
September 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host a daylong conference on early childhood literacy, where renowned experts are to discuss the latest research and strategies to foster reading skills in young children. The Understanding Early Literacy conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Oxford Conference Center. The event is free toRead the story …
News You Can Use: Avoiding Burnout
UM expert offers tips for getting second wind, staying in the race
September 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Burning the candle at both ends can lead to burning out completely, but a University of Mississippi counselor has suggestions to avoid reaching the breaking point. The most common burnout symptoms include fatigue, disturbed sleep, lack of energy and headaches. It is important to recognize these symptoms early, said Juawice McCormick, directorRead the story …
Rebecca Oliver Named Honors College Assistant Dean
New hire brings experience, vision to position
September 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi has named Rebecca Oliver as its assistant dean of undergraduate academics. The St. Louis native will combine her years of experience with a fresh vision for the future. “I am thrilled to be working with the team in the Sally McDonnellRead the story …
University Launches Summer Research Program on Politics of Place
Interdisciplinary initiative to begin in May 2024
August 29, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The intersection of race and politics is the focus of a new summer research program coming soon to the University of Mississippi. The “Interdisciplinary Study of the Politics of Place” is an undergraduate research experience funded with a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation. The research experience will offer a uniqueRead the story …
Music, Dance and Drama Coming to Ford Center
Fall season to include rising stars, returning classics among performances
August 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fall season of performances at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts features a range of concerts, theatrical productions and dance. Musical artists scheduled include rising country act Chapel Hart, rockers Revisiting Creedence, a celebration of popular music’s greatest pianists and a renowned classical quartet. StageRead the story …
News You Can Use: Pros and Cons of Using AI
UM experts share benefits, liabilities of artificial intelligence technologies
August 24, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As artificial intelligence continues its global spread, two University of Mississippi experts advise the public to be aware of both the benefits and liabilities of this trendy technology. Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, can help with productivity by automating certain tasks in the workplace, said Marc Watkins, lecturer in composition and rhetoric.Read the story …
Sociologist Edits Book on Resilience and Community Development
'More Than Bouncing Back' provides insights, tools for rural communities
August 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anne Cafer, associate dean for research, scholarship and graduate education in the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts, is the primary editor of a new book examining how resilience influences community development. “More Than Bouncing Back: Examining Community Resilience and Practice” (Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2023) features a collection of essaysRead the story …
Christine Cheng Among Top Accountancy Professors
UM faculty member named nation's No. 1 graduate instructor
August 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Accounting Association has honored University of Mississippi professor Christine Cheng as the nation’s top accountancy professor for graduate programs in 2023. Cheng, an assistant professor in the Patterson School of Accountancy, received the J. Michael and Mary Anne Cook/Deloitte Foundation Prize. She accepted the honor, which includes a cash award,Read the story …