OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly and doctoral student Ellie Black have taken the top prizes in the 22nd annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, sponsored by Winning Writers. Fennelly, distinguished professor of English, won first prize and $2,000 for her comedic poem “Epistle to My Lord Concerning My Sons’Read the story …
English Professor, Student Top Winners in Poetry Competition
Beth Ann Fennelly and Ellie Black place first and second in Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
September 19, 2023 by
School of Nursing Adding Traditional B.S.N. to Ole Miss Campus
Students can enroll in four-year Oxford program beginning in 2024
September 18, 2023 by
JACKSON, Miss. – The School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its Oxford offerings to include a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program next year. The school has been awarded a $750,000 grant from AccelerateMS through the state’s Office of Workforce Development to reinstate the traditional B.S.N. pathway atRead the story …
Former UM Wide Receiver Continues Legacy of Giving
Realtree founder invests in next generation of Ole Miss Rebels
September 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Bill Jordan’s most recent gift to the University of Mississippi‘s athletics programs represents his desire to see current and future student-athletes succeed. “Even here at our office, I do everything for the next generation,” said Jordan, creator and CEO of Realtree, a major maker of camouflage hunting gear. “We’ve been very fortunateRead the story …
State, National Leaders Share Insights on Leading Through Disaster
Panel discusses leadership through tragedy, crisis at Ford Center event
September 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five state and national leaders shared lessons from their struggles and successes of leadership in crisis Thursday evening (Sept. 14) at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. With former Sen. Trent Lott moderating, former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour joined Dr. Deborah Birx, former director of theRead the story …
Law Professor Defends ‘Rule of Reason’ in Antitrust Law
Antitrust is more important than ever in the age of big tech, online shopping, Edwards says
September 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law professor Martin Edwards traveled to Florida State University this week as a part of a faculty exchange to discuss the ongoing national conversation surrounding antitrust law. In the age of big tech and online shopping and business, antitrust laws have come to the forefront of national conversation, EdwardsRead the story …
Heather McTeer Toney Speaker for Honors Convocation
Accomplished attorney and author to reflect upon climate change and African Americans
September 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Heather McTeer Toney, an accomplished attorney and author, will deliver the keynote address for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College‘s fall Honors Convocation at the University of Mississippi. Convocation will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free and openRead the story …
University Hosting Early Literacy Conference
Renowned keynote speakers, panel discussion set for Sept. 23 event at Oxford Conference Center
September 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host a daylong conference on early childhood literacy, where renowned experts are to discuss the latest research and strategies to foster reading skills in young children. The Understanding Early Literacy conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Oxford Conference Center. The event is free toRead the story …
What Can Fish Sounds Tell Us About Artificial Reefs?
Doctoral student uses noninvasive method to determine species found on reefs
September 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grunts, purrs, barks and knocks – it may be surprising to learn that these noises can come from fish. Known as fish vocalizations, these sounds are the subject of a new study at the University of Mississippi Department of Biology. Kayleigh Mazariegos, a third-year doctoral student in biology, is leading a projectRead the story …
Five Singer-Songwriters to Showcase Stories, Songs
Nashville-based musicians featured Sept. 28 at The Lyric, on 'Thacker Mountain Radio Hour'
September 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five acclaimed musicians whose songs have been recorded by some of music’s most popular performers will headline a Sept. 28 Singer-Songwriter Showcase at The Lyric in Oxford. The 8 p.m. concert, hosted by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, will feature four female songwriters: Rebecca Lynn Howard, Stephony Smith, Bridgette TatumRead the story …
UM Receives Top Honors as a ‘Great College to Work For’
University makes prestigious list for the 14th year
September 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is once again one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For,” according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. This is the 14th year that the university has been named a Great College to Work For. Ole Miss joins 42 other Honor Roll schools recognized this year asRead the story …