OXFORD, Miss. – A classic Broadway musical about a heartless grifter who falls for a pretty small-town librarian is the first of a planned annual series of summer community productions at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” takes center stage at the Ford CenterRead the story …
‘Music Man’ Marks Return of Summer Productions to Ford Center
Meredith Willson's popular Broadway musical being staged June 30-July 1 by alumni and locals
June 22, 2023 by
Students Interact with Film Royalty at Cannes
Group walks red carpet, screens compelling and diverse range of films
June 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students walked among the stars at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, last month. “Cannes is the biggest and most well-known film festival in the world, and I still can’t believe that I was able to attend,” said Audrey Seibel, a rising junior political science major fromRead the story …
Former Professor’s Estate Supports Science Teaching at Ole Miss
St. Amand gift provides funding for lab equipment and teaching awards
June 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi biology professor Wilbrod St. Amand loved his students and recognized the importance of resources in higher education, whether they support laboratories or professors and instructors. In his estate, St. Amand left some $1 million to ensure there is support for all three. The largest part of the gift isRead the story …
Five Named SEC Emerging Scholars at UM
Program offers professional development, networking opportunities
June 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi doctoral students and two postdoctoral researchers have been selected as SEC Emerging Scholars. The 2023-24 scholars are doctoral students Adam Beam, of Mira Loma, California; Miguel De Leon, of Houston, Texas; and Purnima Narayan, of Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India; and postdoctoral researchers Jenny Cocciardi, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; andRead the story …
National Park Service Names UM Instructor to Humanities Fellowship
Research to focus on African American experience in Vicksburg after Civil War
June 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the next two years, University of Mississippi history instructor Beth Kruse will live and work in Vicksburg, delving into the untold story of Black Americans in the tumultuous Civil War South. The National Park Service Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship has named 15 postdoctoral fellows – Kruse among them – to helpRead the story …
Alumnus’ New Book Explores Life of Early American Naturalist, Artist
Text details the multifaceted, complicated history of Mark Catesby
June 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Outdoor and environmental author Patrick Dean will sign his new book, “Nature’s Messenger: Mark Catesby and His Adventures in a New World,” at Square Books in Oxford at 5:30 p.m. June 19. The text tells the story of Catesby, a naturalist in the 1700s who produced the first-ever illustrated account of AmericanRead the story …
Oxford Resource Fair Set for June 17
Planners to provide information on housing, education and wellness
June 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Saturday (June 17), more than 25 community and University of Mississippi organizations will partner to provide local residents with information about housing, education, wellness and financial counseling resources in the area. The Oxford Resource Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oxford Activity Center. The free eventRead the story …
Biology Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award
Yongjian Qiu awarded $1 million to find biological solutions to agricultural challenges
June 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded University of Mississippi biologist Yongjian Qiu a $1 million grant to further his research into the effects of global warming on crops. Designed to help new teacher-scholars establish their research programs, the NSF CAREER grant will help Qiu conduct more in-depth analysis of the processes that alertRead the story …
FedEx Corp. Expands Strategic Partnership with University
Collaboration supports data science, diversity and leadership programs, and student success
June 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – FedEx Corp., a longtime industry partner of the University of Mississippi, is advancing that relationship with a major new commitment that promises to have an impact across the university. The expanded partnership established endowed funds to expand the data science program in the Department of Computer and Information Science and support theRead the story …
Making History: Ted Ownby to Retire After 35 Years
Historian plans to write new book exploring Mississippians who did fascinating things
June 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After 35 years as a member of the University of Mississippi faculty, including 11 years as director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, history and Southern studies professor Ted Ownby is preparing to retire at the end of June. During his time as a scholar, researcher and director atRead the story …