OXFORD, Miss. – The University of South Carolina’s College of Information and Mass Media has recognized University of Mississippi journalism professor and author Kathleen Wickham with the Ronald T. and Gayla F. Farrar Award in Media and Civil Rights History for her work in civil rights research. The Farrar Award honors journalists whose articles orRead the story …
Journalism Professor Honored for Civil Rights Research
Kathleen Wickham receives Farrar Award in Media and Civil Rights
May 19, 2023 by
BioMolecular Sciences Chair Wins SEC Faculty Award
Kristie Willett recognized for teaching excellence, research with real-world impact
May 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi, Kristie Willett is most excited about what the honor represents. “Maybe I’m inspiring other women,” said Willett, chair of the university’s Department of BioMolecular Sciences. “In the past, there haven’t been as many female winners from UM, so IRead the story …
University-Record Eight UM Students Earn Fulbright Awards
Students to travel, teach English and conduct research as Fulbright winners
May 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduateRead the story …
UM Named a Voter-Friendly University
Students take lead on voter registration, education and civic leadership
May 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been named a “voter-friendly campus” by the Fair Elections Center‘s Campus Vote Project. The Campus Vote Project, in coordination with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, recognizes institutions that have dedicated effort to civic education and voter education on campus. Ole Miss is one of 258Read the story …
World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, Festival Returns
Annual event's 48th season set for May 26-28 at Oxford, UM venues
May 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anyone who enjoys ragtime, jazz, blues, honky-tonk, boogie or novelty songs is in for a good time as the 48th annual World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival returns Memorial Day weekend in Oxford and at the University of Mississippi. Scheduled for May 26-28, the festival’s sixth season in Oxford followsRead the story …
Professional Society to Honor Civil Engineering Chair
Cris Surbeck named 2023 Margaret S. Peterson Award recipient
May 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cris Surbeck, chair and professor of civil engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2023 Margaret S. Petersen Award recipient by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award, which goes to a woman who has demonstrated exemplary service to the water resources and environmental science and engineeringRead the story …
Hickman Encourages Graduates to Say ‘Yes’ to Difficult Things
Degrees conferred for more than 5,000 graduation candidates
May 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Smiling faces, warm embraces and a few happy tears were seen in the Grove Saturday (May 13) as thousands of graduates came together on a breezy, sunny morning to celebrate the conclusion of their academic journey during the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce welcomed approximately 6,000 students, family,Read the story …
Faculty Members Honored With Top Research, Teaching Awards
English professor first humanities faculty member chosen for top research award
May 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi recognized three professors who have demonstrated exceptional teaching, research, creativity and service on Friday (May 12) during the 2023 spring faculty meeting in Fulton Chapel. The university honored Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English and creative writing, with the Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award, the university’s highest honorRead the story …
Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address
Filmmaker and producer experiments with storytelling to tackle big issues
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Over the past six years, HerseyRead the story …
News You Can Use: Dispelling Myths About Natural Remedies
UM pharmacy professor addresses some of the most common misconceptions
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dietary supplements come with a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. Still, a University of Mississippi pharmacy expert advises users to know exactly what they can and cannot do. Hayley Prescott, instructional assistant professor of pharmacy, said that she advocates for being the most informedRead the story …