Writing the University of Mississippi‘s definitive retirement profile on Curtis Wilkie was the kind of responsibility I wasn’t sure I wanted, but it’s become a memory I will share for years to come. When I arrived at Wilkie’s Oxford home with university photographer Logan Kirkland, we were bummed that rain might hamper our plans toRead the story …
Your Favorite Writer’s Favorite Writer
Why writing about Curtis Wilkie's career will be a highlight of mine
December 21, 2020 by
Cadet Named Navy Federal Credit Union Air Force ROTC All-American
Ole Miss senior Megan Steis recognized among nation's top cadets for service to her unit, community
December 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Megan Steis wants to fly. And as a Navy Federal Credit Union Air Force ROTC All-American, her trajectory is certainly pointed skyward. Steis, a University of Mississippi senior majoring in Chinese, was among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award, which is given out each year to ROTC seniorsRead the story …
Truth Seeker and Storyteller: Curtis Wilkie Retires from UM
Veteran reporter, longtime Ole Miss journalism faculty member served as conscience of the campus, mentor to many
December 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Curtis Wilkie left Mississippi for the East Coast in 1969, he did it with a promise that he would never return. Half a century later, the University of Mississippi journalism professor is putting a period on his career in the same place where it began: Oxford. The Summit native and OleRead the story …
New 2+2 Program Aims to Graduate Teachers in Jackson Area
Students at Hinds Community College can pursue UM education degree
October 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every semester, community college students across the state transfer into programs at the University of Mississippi, but this fall is the first time a cohort has continued into their junior year at Hinds Community College‘s Rankin Campus in Pearl while attending courses taught by UM instructors. These 10 UM juniors are theRead the story …
Dialogues on Diversity Series to Focus on Pandemic, Policing, Politics
'Nationwide Now' series reckons with inequalities in our present reality
October 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement is kicking off its annual Dialogues on Diversity series next week under the theme, “Nationwide Now: Reckoning with Inequities in Pandemic, Policing and Politics.” “Over the past few months, many painful inequities around the world have come to light,” said Shawnboda Mead,Read the story …
‘Everybody Loves Lincoln’ Virtual Event Discusses Activism, Authority
October 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi community members are invited to join fellow students, faculty and staff from other universities around the state for a virtual event discussing activism and authority across the country. The event, titled “Everybody Loves Lincoln,” will use humor to set the tone for a debate and conversation around several topics.Read the story …
Honors College Scholarship Recipients Continue Legacy of Excellence
2020 freshman class defined by COVID-19 embodies passion, determination
October 1, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarship money to an incoming freshman class that its leaders said have been more prepared to face adversity in their lifetimes than any other previous class. This sense of challenge is primarily due to challengesRead the story …
Isom Center Kicks Off Sixth Sarahfest with Facebook Live Concert
This year's festival focuses on connecting communities through digital events
September 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi is kicking off the sixth annual Sarahfest on Saturday (Oct. 3) with a Facebook Live concert by musician and University of Memphis student Jordan Occasionally. The yearly festival recognizes women’s contributions to visual arts, literature, music and media.Read the story …
University Increasing Voter-Friendly Campus Efforts Despite Pandemic
Office of Community Engagement works with faculty, students to ensure every student is counted
September 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Office of Community Engagement is seeking Voter Friendly Campus designation from the Campus Vote Project, a nonpartisan effort to educate students on the voting process and help them overcome any barriers to registering as voters. To help in these efforts, the office received a $5,000 grant from AskRead the story …
Campus Climate Survey Results Shared with Community
University will use results to enhance living, learning and working environment
September 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Results of the University of Mississippi‘s Assessment of Climate for Learning, Living and Working, a campuswide survey conducted in fall 2019 among students, faculty and staff, were shared Tuesday (Sept. 22). The results are intended to assist the university’s efforts to create an open, fair and equitable environment. The survey asked students,Read the story …