OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to promote education and understanding across cultures while supporting traditionally underrepresented students, the University of Mississippi will open the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement this fall. Beginning in the fall of 2012, a faculty and staff-advised committee of student leaders, called the Multicultural Center Working Group, gathered informationRead the story …
University Launches Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
Resource will emphasize inclusion and cultural educational opportunities for all students
June 1, 2014 by
UM Student Receives Golden Key International Society Scholarship
Lorin Dawson plans to use funds to continue studies in Brazil
May 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Among the beautiful beaches and carnival celebrations, University of Mississippi junior Lorin Dawson is hoping to gain practical experience in the Brazilian business environment with the help of a scholarship from Golden Key International Honour Society. Dawson, of Lafayette, Indiana, is a recipient of the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship, which providesRead the story …
Associated Student Body Inaugurates New Leaders
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With the outgoing members passing the torch, the 2014-2015 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were installed Tuesday in a ceremony at the Lyceum. The new student leaders are Davis Rogers, of Jackson, president; Emerson George, of Tallahassee, Fla., vice president; Heather Neilson, of Oxford, secretary; MadisonRead the story …
Black History Month Kickoff Challenges, Inspires
Sociology professor Barbara Combs delivers keynote on racial barriers in society
February 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s kickoff celebration for Black History Month included several speakers, a riveting performance of “If I Got My Ticket” and “Ride on King Jesus” by the UM Gospel Choir, and presentation of the 2014 Lift Every Voice Awards. The Tuesday (Feb. 4) celebration in the Ole Miss Student UnionRead the story …
UM Student Tackles Sales Tax Issue
Madison Coburn credits Honors College, Lott Institute with teaching her to think critically
February 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask any student what he or she finds interesting, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who answers with the field of tax litigation. But with many Mississippi cities pushing for an increase in sales tax to improve crumbling infrastructure, young people like Ridgeland native Madison Coburn understand that knowledge of theRead the story …
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Hone Presentation Skills
Annual event challenges students to prepare, think and state their case before judges
January 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s world, college graduates entering the workforce with well-developed speaking skills have a huge advantage. University of Mississippi students recently got an opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and vie for a championship during the 11th annual Speaker’s Edge Competition. The program culminated in a two-day competition, where students presentRead the story …
New Book Details Work of Lifesaving Labradors
Collection of stories edited by UM English professor Ben McClelland focuses on diabetic alert dogs
January 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a new book edited by University of Mississippi English professor Ben McClelland, readers get a glimpse at how the canines of Wildrose Kennel are helping save lives. “Lifesaving Labradors: Stories from Families with Diabetic Alert Dogs,” is a collection of stories that show how these canine service companions are helping people withRead the story …
Timothy Abram Hopes to Help Solve State’s Problems
UM student leader addresses teacher shortage, joins Teach For America
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – With many Mississippi schools struggling to attract effective teachers, Timothy Abram of Horn Lake has decided to take an alternate route into the teaching profession after graduation from the University of Mississippi. A senior majoring in public policy leadership, Abram plans to enter the Teach For America program when he completes hisRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Win Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award
Group wins for multimedia project documenting student efforts to build roads in Belizean community
August 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A multimedia project from the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media has been selected as the 2013 college journalism winner of the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights awards the RFK Journalism Award to recognize outstanding reporting onRead the story …