OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi senior Jacqulyn Ladnier received the first prize award in poetry at the Southern Literary Festival last month. Ladnier, a native of Lucedale, is an English major with a minor in cinema. She wrote her winning poem, “Buon Compleanno, Jep Gambardella,” last fall during a poetry workshop. Ladnier was inspired byRead the story …
UM Senior Wins Top Poetry Prize at Southern Literary Festival
Jacqulyn Ladnier penned winning entry during poetry workshop on campus
April 21, 2015 by
UM Journalism Student Receives Hearst Honor
Clancy Smith honored for profile on U.S. Rep. John Lewis
April 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An article based on an interview with civil rights hero U.S. Rep. John Lewis has won honors in a Hearst competition for University of Mississippi student Clancy Smith and enhanced the reputation of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Smith, a senior from Saltillo, placed fourth out of 99 entriesRead the story …
UM Class Analyzes New York In Film
Honors College class meets with cinema professionals, explores New York movie sites
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Few places become the backdrop for films as much as New York, and a University of Mississippi class traveled there during spring break to better understand how the city is portrayed in movies. The 300-level class, taught by Alan Arrivée, assistant professor of cinema, and Timothy Yenter, assistant professor of philosophy, is made up of SallyRead the story …
Columbia University Anthropologist is UM Earth Day Lecturer
Paige West will discuss Papua New Guinean research April 22 at Overby Center
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned Columbia University anthropologist Paige West is the featured speaker for Earth Day at the University of Mississippi. Paige West will discuss “Imagining Pacific Futures: Climate Change, Local Livelihoods and International Environmentalist Rhetorics.” The free program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 22) in the Overby Center Auditorium. “Dr. West’s workRead the story …
Amy Sara Carroll Chosen as Summer Poet in Residence
Author to work with M.F.A. classes, conduct public reading of her poetry
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amy Sara Carroll will be this year’s Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Carroll is an assistant professor of American culture, Latina/o studies and English at the University of Michigan. Throughout her residency from June 15 to July 15, Carroll will visit with Master of Fine Arts classes inRead the story …
Thirteen UM Students Selected for Chinese Program’s Capstone Year
Ole Miss places more students in the program than any other university
April 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have once again ranked top in the nation, this time for placement in the Chinese Language Flagship Program‘s capstone year. Thirteen UM students were among the 63 applicants selected from 12 universities to study in China beginning this fall. That’s more than any other university. Participating students were selectedRead the story …
Robert Brown is UM’s Teacher of the Year
Political science professor received Elsie M. Hood Award at annual Honors Convocation
April 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During Robert D. Brown’s 24 years of teaching at the University of Mississippi, the popular faculty member has earned many honors, but receiving the Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award ranks as his most rewarding. The professor of political science was presented the coveted accolade Thursday evening (April 9) by Chancellor DanRead the story …
UM Expands Physical Therapy Services
Two therapists available to help faculty, staff and students
April 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi now has two physical therapists at the Starnes Athletic Training Center to treat faculty, staff and students. The expansion of service means patients get appointments faster and experience improved overall rehabilitation services. A partnership between the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and University Health Services provides the services ofRead the story …
Q&A: UPD Chief to Retire May 31
Calvin Sellers discusses his career and brushes with the Allman Brothers, B.B. King, Lenny Kravitz and others
April 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University Police Chief Calvin Sellers will retire May 31, closing the books on a more-than-30-year career in law enforcement that included leading efforts here to become the safest school in the Southeastern Conference and one of the safest in the country. Sellers, 62, of Oxford, plans to spend more time reading, golfingRead the story …
Hill Country Music Focus of Blues Symposium
April 9 event at UM library features lectures and film
April 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – North Mississippi’s distinctive hill country music is the subject of this year’s Blues Today Symposium at the University of Mississipi. Set for Thursday (April 9) in the Blues Archive of the J.D. Williams, the program examines the blues sound and culture of the region. The event is free and open to theRead the story …