OXFORD, Miss. – Ten standout incoming freshmen accepted into the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been awarded two of the university’s most prestigious scholarships. Of the 10, six were awarded the Doris Raymond Scholarships, and the remaining four received the McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship, which both provide $8,000 per yearRead the story …
UM Enrollment Tops 23,000 Students for Fall Semester
State's flagship university sees improvement in freshman ACT scores, GPAs
September 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Enrollment at the University of Mississippi surged this fall for the 20th consecutive year, making history with more than 23,000 students across all its campuses for the first time. Preliminary enrollment figures show a total unduplicated headcount of 23,096, largest in the state. That’s up 805 students from last fall, or 3.6Read the story …
Three Incoming UM Freshmen Receive Carrier and Hill Scholarships
Scholars attracted to university's literary history, Honors College
August 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three freshmen entering the University of Mississippi this fall have received two of the university’s most prestigious scholarships in recognition of their exceptional academic and leadership records. William Pate of Mooreville and Margaret “Maggie” Smith of Madison were selected for the Robert M. Carrier Scholarship, and Alison Turbeville of Jackson was selectedRead the story …
UM to Screen ‘Justice Is a Black Woman’
Civil rights attorney Constance Baker Motley biopic to be shown Sept. 3 at Overby Center
August 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host a screening of “Justice Is a Black Woman: The Life and Work of Constance Baker Motley” at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics. Producer Gary Ford will participate in the showing of his award-winning biographical movie, narrated by journalist JuanRead the story …
Honors College Welcomes Bruce Levingston as Artist-in-Residence
Acclaimed classical pianist is inaugural recipient of honor
August 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Playing music and changing lives are Bruce Levingston’s passions. So when the renowned concert pianist was offered an opportunity to combine artistry and altruism at University of Mississippi, he immediately obliged. Levingston has been named the Chancellor’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Artist-in-Residence. Through the leadership of Chancellor Dan Jones, Provost MorrisRead the story …
Second UM Fulbright Scholar Named
Michael Shea plans to teach English, study literary and cultural connections in Argentina
August 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – Both a poet and a scholar, Michael Shea earned a Master of Fine Arts in May from the University of Mississippi. Now he is headed to Argentina as a 2014 Fulbright U.S. Student Award winner, the university’s second Fulbright Scholar of the year. Shea will participate in the English Teaching Assistant program,Read the story …
Two UM Students Land Prestigious Boren Scholarships
Awards provide $20,000 apiece for year of study abroad
June 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students William Bumpas III and Alison Bartel have been awarded Boren Scholarships to study in China for the academic year. Bumpas, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Bartel, of Harvest, Alabama, both international studies and Chinese majors, will use the scholarship to complete their capstone year in the Chinese Language FlagshipRead the story …
Award-winning Writer, Environmentalist to Present Earth Day Lecture
Rob Nixon to discuss 'slow violence' and its long-term impact on the earth and human beings
April 22, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rob Nixon, the Rachel Carson and Elizabeth Ritzmann Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, will discuss the slow, yet violent, impact created by events ranging from toxic drift to climate change for the University of Mississippi’s Earth Day keynote lecture. The lecture, which is part of the university’s 2014Read the story …
Women’s Council Legacy Award Salutes Barksdales
April 11 events honor couple for providing opportunities for young people
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Visionary education champions Donna and Jim Barksdale, of Jackson, have been selected for the 2014 Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and through these contributions have brought about definitive, positive change in theRead the story …
Public Policy Leadership Students Invited to Present at Conferences
Four UM juniors preparing to share their research, conclusions at national meetings
March 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dynamic teachers and students who stretch their minds beyond their comfort zones are a winning combination at the University of Mississippi. Such a match has produced four public policy leadership majors who have been invited to present papers at national conferences this spring. The papers were required writing last semester in theRead the story …