OXFORD, Miss. – On April 15, the Alexander Hamilton Society at the University of Mississippi will sponsor the panel discussion “The Economics of Afghanistan: A Promising Future or a Dark Reality?” The event, which focuses on Afghanistan economics, will feature Michael Rubin from the American Enterprise Institute, Col. Jim Bullion from the Department of Defense andRead the story …
Fisher-Wirth to Sign ‘Ecopoetry Anthology’ April 9
UM faculty, student work featured in critically acclaimed poetry collection
April 5, 2013 by
University of Mississippi English professor and poet Ann Fisher-Wirth will sign her latest work, “The Ecopoetry Anthology,” at Square Books in Oxford on April 9. Fisher-Wirth and Laura-Gray Street, assistant professor of English at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Va., co-edited the critically acclaimed anthology, which was released in February and is considered the most extensiveRead the story …
‘Global Leadership through Service’ Symposium Brings Wendy’s Executives to UM
April 3, 2013 by
Leaders from the international Wendy’s Company gave University of Mississippi students a behind-the-scenes look into the quick-service restaurant during the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management’s Global Leadership through Service Symposium on March 20. John Peters, chief operating officer and Daniel Collins, senior vice president and treasurer, spoke on “Strategic Leadership: A Recipe for Success,”Read the story …
International Cultural Night to take place April 5
Annual event celebrates cultural diversity through performances, cuisine
March 27, 2013 by
The International Student Organization (ISO) at the University of Mississippi will host its annual flagship event, “International Cultural Night 2013,” on April 5 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The event will celebrate cultural diversity at UM through various cultural performances and cuisine. Tickets areRead the story …
UM Alumnus Honored as Apple Distinguished Educator
March 5, 2013 by
Daniel Whitt’s innovative use of technology in the classroom has earned him the distinction of Apple Distinguished Educator. Whitt was one of 75 educators chosen from thousands to receive the honor. The Apple award recognizes teachers in grades K-12 who incorporate its products in innovative ways inside and outside the classroom. Whitt holds a BARead the story …
Feed the Hunger Pack-A-Thon to take place Feb. 22-23
Meals will feed malnourished children in Africa
February 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss.—The University of Mississippi’s third annual Feed the Hunger Pack-A-Thon will take place this weekend, February 22-23, at the Oxford Activity Center. UM students created the Feed the Hunger group to provide meals to malnourished children in Africa. The packed meals include, rice, dehydrated vegetables, soy protein and vitamin powder. Elementary education major LeighRead the story …
Environmental Studies Film Series Begins Feb. 20
February 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Environmental Studies program will kick off its second film series on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium with a screening of “Surviving Progress.” A second film, “Dirt,” will be shown on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m., also in the Overby Center Auditorium.Read the story …
Lecture to Focus on Obama Administration’s Impact on Relationship between Jews, African-Americans
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Kaufman to speak on campus Feb. 7
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and Bloomberg News managing editor Jonathan Kaufman will discuss “African-Americans and Jews in the Age of Obama” on the University of Mississippi campus Thursday (Feb. 7). The lecture, part of a yearlong series titled “Intertwining Legacies: Jews and African-Americans in the Deep South,” will take place in the OverbyRead the story …
1962 Riot Aftermath Eyewitness Donates Memorabilia to UM Library
Ole Miss alumnus’ donation helps paint picture of daily life in 1962 South
January 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — The morning after the 1962 riot surrounding James Meredith’s integration of the University of Mississippi, Frank (Andy) Anderson (BA 67) and his father, then-head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, walked from their home on South 11th Street to campus. “The only thing that I can remember is my eyes [were] burningRead the story …
UM Alumnus Named Tennessee Professor of the Year
Belmont University professor Mike Pinter honored for teaching excellence
January 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — A University of Mississippi alumnus has been recognized by the state of Tennessee for his leadership and continued excellence in teaching. Mike Pinter (M.Ed. 83), professor of mathematics at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., was named 2012 Tennessee Professor of the Year, awarded annually by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement ofRead the story …