OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Ezelle’s interest in teaching others has resulted in him receiving a 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Ezelle, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Union, said he wanted to further his studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Latin America, beyond the typical semester, so the Fulbright is the perfect opportunity. AnRead the story …
Arabic Language Program Builds on Success
Graduate Maggie Day hired at Al Arab network; Orion Wilcox earns honors
May 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Arabic language program is seeing success among both its graduates and current students. Maggie Day, a 2012 graduate, is heading to Bahrain as a producer for Bloomberg TV. She will produce content as part of the Al Arab network, which is completely in Arabic. Day, who was aRead the story …
Students Spent Spring Break Digitally Mapping Vercelli Manuscript
Group visited Italy as part of the Ole Miss Lazarus Project
April 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four University of Mississippi students recently traded sunshine and relaxation for ancient manuscripts and the chance of a lifetime. The three sophomores and one freshman, all students in the university’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, spent spring break in Vercelli, Italy, digitally mapping a 10th century text called the Vercelli manuscript asRead the story …
Madison Resident’s Study in Spain Offers Window on the World
March 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The historic city of Pamplona, Spain, is home away from home this semester for University of Mississippi junior Alexandra Leigh Jones of Madison. In early February, Jones joined some 60 other international students to study at the Universidad Publica de Navarra, in the city where the running of the bulls festival eventRead the story …
Acclaimed Biographer to Discuss ‘Depth and Grit’ of First President
Ron Chernow hopes to offer new insights in UM lecture, also plans to talk with students
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A distinguished commentator on American politics, business and finance, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow plans to offer fresh insights into the life of George Washington in a special presentation next month at the University of Mississippi. “George Washington: Life and Leadership” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 4 in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
Biloxi Native Tackles England in Academics, With Plans to Travel, Experience Other Cultures
March 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For University of Mississippi student Hannah Parker of Biloxi, this spring semester is turning out to be much more than the usual college routine. The sophomore marketing communications major is studying at the University of Leicester in England, with plans to return to the Oxford campus in August. “Studying abroad has forcedRead the story …
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Scotland this summer
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
Video: George Will Gives Honors Convocation Address
February 6, 2013 by
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will opened the Spring Honors Convocation with a reference to football, although the professor is better known for his commentary on politics and his love of baseball. He shared both subjects with those attending the convocation. Video by Mary Stanton.
Political Commentator to Present Honors College Convocation
George Will lecture is free, open to the public
January 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – America’s foremost political commentator and conservative columnist will give the annual spring convocation for the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. George F. Will presents “The Political Argument Today” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The convocation is free and open to theRead the story …