OXFORD, Miss. – An ordinary day turned extraordinary for Madeleine Dotson this week, as she was congratulated by University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce for becoming the institution’s 18th Truman Scholar. Winners were formally announced Wednesday (April 12) by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Boyce surprised Dotson, a junior Arabic, economics and political scienceRead the story …
Three UM Students Win Goldwater Scholarships
Prestigious STEM scholarships awarded to Mississippi natives
April 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year in a row, three University of Mississippi students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships in a single year. All native Mississippians, Christian Boudreaux, of Oxford; Noah Garrett, of Madison; and Alyssa Stoner, of Gulfport are the university’s 22nd, 23rd and 24th students to receive the coveted scholarships. “As aRead the story …
Endowment Seeks to Create Leaders in STEM Fields
Pilkos provide scholarship gift, service to Honors College
April 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Inspired by opportunities she received as a college student, Janet Jones Pilko, of Houston, Texas, and Park City, Utah, takes her role seriously as a University of Mississippi alumni leader and donor. Pilko, with her husband, George, has established the Excellence in STEM Scholarship Endowment for Honors College students with a $100,000Read the story …
UM Student Named Truman Scholar Finalist
Triple major seeks to solve international social, environmental problems
February 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From Morocco to Japan, Madeleine Dotson has traveled the world studying issues related to disaster relief, sustainability and climate change. The junior Arabic, economics and political science major at the University of Mississippi has been selected as a finalist for a Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The prestigious scholarship program awards $30,000 toRead the story …
Opportunity: Searching the Globe for Better Care
Senior biology major seeks to improve health care for minority patients
February 20, 2023 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the third 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 …
Honors College to Mark 25th with Silver Gala
Event to celebrate quarter-century of growth, Barksdale family's contributions to success
February 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi is celebrating its 25th anniversary this academic year, with a silver gala planned for March 4 on campus. Tickets to the event are $125 apiece or $1,250 per table of 10, with a portion of the proceeds directed to the HonorsRead the story …
Veteran Journalist Leads Exploration of University and State
Honors College class focuses on issues and progress 60 years after Meredith enrollment
December 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are being challenged to delve deeper into complex issues about the university and state, thanks to a special honors class designed to explore important topics 60 years after James Meredith’s enrollment as UM’s first Black student. “I would describe this class as an open dialogue about the past,Read the story …
University Welcomes 13 Stamps Scholars for 2022
New cohort exemplifies academic excellence, leadership and exceptional character
November 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With plans to travel the world, research health disparities and grow a nonprofit organization, incoming freshman Dymond Mitchell is thankful to be named one of 13 new Stamps Scholars at the University of Mississippi. “This is so much more than a scholarship to me,” Mitchell said. “It will allow me to studyRead 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 …
Distinguished Alumni to Share Insights at Honors Convocation
Members of Barksdale family also returning for Honors College's 25th anniversary
October 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A trio of successful Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College alumni are returning to the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 13) for the fall Honors Convocation. The theme for the convocation is “The Transformational Power of Honors Education at the University of Mississippi.” Former NASA engineer Markeeva Morgan, Nisolo founder-CEO Patrick Woodyard,Read the story …