OXFORD, Miss. – Three female leaders of the Army, Navy and Air Force will visit the University of Mississippi next month to lead a discussion on diversity and inclusion in the armed services. Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais, Brig. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser and Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore will speak on campus beginning at 2:30Read the story …
Speaker Series to Spotlight Diversity, Inclusion in Leadership
Lott Institute, Army ROTC collaborate to bring civilian and military leaders for campus chat
January 31, 2023 by
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Develop Career-Relevant Skills
Seventy-five Ole Miss students show off public speaking skills in 19th annual contest
January 24, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Costco as a mini-market, remote work technology, virtual passports and artificial intelligence in the food industry were among the topics addressed at the 19th annual Speaker’s Edge competition at the University of Mississippi. Students in business, accountancy and law tackled a multitude of issues in the annual public speaking competition, held Jan.Read the story …
Courage: Lifting Her Voice
Sophomore encourages tough conversations about racial injustice
October 31, 2022 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the second of a four-part series based on the themes that are inscribed on the Civil Rights Monument on campus: perseverance, courage, knowledge and opportunity. These student stories reflect the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago when heRead the story …
Barbour, Lott Call for Citizen Leadership
Bipartisanship is key to 'moving Mississippi forward,' former officials say
October 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stating that government effectiveness depends upon the people’s input, former Gov. Haley Barbour and retired U.S. Sen. Trent Lott challenged listeners Thursday (Oct. 1) at the University of Mississippi to become united in facing society’s challenges. Barbour and Lott led the “Moving Mississippi Forward” discussion at the Overby Center for Southern JournalismRead the story …
Barbour, Lott to Speak for ‘Moving Mississippi Forward’
Former government officials to discuss strategies for facing state's challenges
October 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former Gov. Haley Barbour and retired U.S. Sen. Trent Lott are coming to the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 13) to discuss how future leaders can come together to continue moving Mississippi and the United States forward. Scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, “MovingRead the story …
UM Student Selected as National Lambda Sigma Representative
Margaret Walker served as president of campus chapter of national honorary society
May 17, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi junior has been selected to serve as a national student representative for Lambda Sigma, a national honor society for sophomores. Margaret “Maggie” Walker, a dual public policy leadership and integrated marketing communications major from Suwanee, Georgia, was chosen to be the primary liaison between the national board andRead the story …
University Honors Two Beloved Employees with Frist Awards
JoAnn Edwards and Jacqueline Certion recognized for passion for serving students
April 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees – the university’s head debater and a late administrator fondly remembered as “one of the brightest lights on our campus” – have been honored with a prestigious campuswide award for student service. JoAnn Edwards, speech instructor and director of forensics in the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, andRead the story …
Trent Lott Leadership Institute Works to Prepare Future Leaders
Application for rising juniors and seniors open for the 2021 Pathways to Leadership Workshop
April 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Trent Lott Leadership Institute is accepting applications for a two-day workshop from rising 11th and 12th graders who attend high school in south Mississippi and want to enhance their leadership abilities and make a difference in their schools and communities. The 2021 Pathways to Leadership Workshop will takeRead the story …
Helping Students Learn to Lead
Greens' gift supports UM public policy leadership majors in Lott Institute
March 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni Kate and John Green, who’ve worked in some of the nation’s highest political offices, hope a scholarship they established will give Mississippi students a similar experience. The Kate and John Green Scholarship Endowment will support students majoring in public policy leadership through the Trent Lott Leadership Institute atRead the story …
UM Completes 17th Annual Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in yearly contest
January 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – COVID-19 protocols, mask wearing, Zoom etiquette, abuses of remote working and the effects of the global pandemic dominated the 17th annual UM Speaker’s Edge competition held remotely for the first time, Jan. 14-15 at the University of Mississippi. More than 100 graduate students in business, accountancy and law tackled issues ranging fromRead the story …