OXFORD, Miss. – A student in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi has been selected as a 2018 Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow. Elizabeth Boyer of Houston, a junior economics major with a minor in intelligence and security studies, is among 16 university students nationwide chosen for the prestigious six-week summerRead the story …
Living Music Resource Goes Live to Levingston’s Carnegie Hall Concert
Nancy Maria Balach and UM students to interview pianist on location in New York
April 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Bruce Levingston, renowned concert pianist and Chancellor’s Artist-in-Residence of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi, performs this month at Carnegie Hall, he will provide a unique educational opportunity for students involved in the Living Music Resource program. Levingston and Nancy Maria Balach, UM associate professor of music and founderRead the story …
Three UM Juniors Named Truman Scholar Finalists
Students interview for prestigious award March 13; winners to be announced April 18
March 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Good news came for a trio of University of Mississippi juniors recently when they were named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Jarvis Benson of Grenada, Jaz Brisack of Oxford and Allen Coon of Petal will each interview for the award March 13 before a regional review panel in Nashville.Read the story …
Clint Smith Reflects and Reveals at UM Black History Month Keynote
National Poetry Slam champion shares historic, personal insights through spoken word orations
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With wit and wisdom, National Poetry Slam champion Clint Smith shared historic truths and personal meditations about being black in America with a responsive audience Monday (Feb. 26) at the University of Mississippi. Using the popular “spoken word” format, Smith delivered the keynote address as annual Black History Month observances came toRead the story …
Fulbright Scholarship Program Director Visits UM
Goal is to raise awareness of opportunities for study and research abroad, encourage nominations
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Daniel Kramer, director of the Fulbright Scholarship program, will visit the University of Mississippi on Thursday (March 1) to speak with students and faculty members. Kramer will meet with students and faculty members as part of an overall effort by UM to raise awareness about scholarship opportunities through Fulbright and also other programs. TheRead the story …
Two Honors College Students Receive Barksdale Awards
Bethany Fitts and Gabrielle Schust each given $5,000 to fulfill dream projects
February 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With $5,000 awards to support separate creative projects, two students in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been named 2018 Barksdale Award winners. Bethany Fitts, a junior English and history major from Tupelo, and Gabrielle Schust, a junior international studies and Spanish major from Columbia, Missouri,Read the story …
Fisk University Singers Coming to UM for Black History Month Concert
Thursday performance at Ford Center free to the public
February 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music is bringing the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers to campus this week for the university’s 2018 Black History Month Concert. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 22) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free and open toRead the story …
Applied Sciences Welcomes Inaugural Visiting Research Scholar
Cecile Guin to provide expert grant and publication counsel, mentorship to faculty
February 15, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cecile Guin, director of the Office of Social Service Research and Development at Louisiana State University’s School of Social Work, will serve as the inaugural visiting research scholar for the School of Applied Sciences. The school launched the Visiting Research Scholars Forum this academic year to help enhance research productivity, bringing meritoriousRead the story …
Honors College Spring Convocation to Focus on Human Trafficking
Freedom for All founder Katie Ford to speak at Tuesday evening event at UM
February 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The issue of human trafficking will take center stage at this year’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Spring Convocation as Katie Ford, the legendary former CEO of the iconic Ford Models Inc. modeling agency, is the guest speaker. Ford, founder and CEO of the anti-human trafficking foundation Freedom for All, will beRead the story …
Mississippi Governor Proclaims April 9 as ‘Bruce Levingston Day’
UM artist-in-residence to celebrate honor with concert at Carnegie Hall
January 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As a result of his celebrated performances in some of the world’s most renowned concert halls, his series of critically-acclaimed albums and a lifelong commitment as a supporter of the arts, Delta-born classical pianist Bruce Levingston has enhanced Mississippi’s international reputation as a cultural center. In recognition of Levingston’s artistic contributions toRead the story …