OXFORD, Miss. – In true Rebel style, University of Mississippi alumna Leslie Westbrook bucked the confines of her generation and became one of the nation’s most successful consumer market specialists with Fortune 500 clients. “Like all good Southern ladies in that era, I planned to marry my college sweetheart and teach school,” said Westbrook, aRead the story …
Westbrook Pledges Major Gift to UM Journalism School
Endowment will support new construction, featuring consumer research lab
October 2, 2016 by
Overby Event Brings Together Brokaw, Barbour, Ford
Discussions to provide perspective, reactions to presidential debate and campaigns
September 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will host Tom Brokaw, former Gov. Haley Barbour and other notables on Friday (Sept. 30) for spirited political reactions to this week’s presidential debate. Brokaw, longtime NBC correspondent and former anchor for “NBC Nightly News”; Andy Lack, president of NBC News; and politicalRead the story …
Symposium to Highlight Eggleston Exhibit at UM Museum
Panel discussions to examine photographer's influence and experiences
September 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss – “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston” presented by the University of Mississippi Museum features 36 works from the fine art photographer in an exclusive exhibition of the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition, sponsored by Friends of the Museum, runs through Jan. 14, 2017. The public is invited to anRead the story …
Overby Center’s Fall Lineup Includes Brokaw, Barbour and Mabus
Slate focuses on upcoming elections as well as race and history
September 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will host 10 programs featuring well-known media members and political heavyweights, the first of which begins Friday (Sept. 16) and continues as momentum builds toward the presidential election. The fall series begins with a speciadl appearance by U.S. Secretary of theRead the story …
UM Journalism School Wins Third Kennedy Award
Depth reporting class exposé on 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act winner in college category
May 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the third time in seven years, the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi has won an annual Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism Award. UM’s depth reporting class won in the college category for “Land of Broken Promises.” The exposé examines the impact of theRead the story …
Oxford Conference for the Book Brings Variety of Authors to UM
Poets, journalists, scholars and readers coming to campus March 2-4 for free event
February 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, as well as first-time novelists, are part of the variety of legendary and debut writers hosted at the Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 2-4. Poets, journalists, scholars and readers will visit the University of Mississippi for the 23rd conference. The three-day event, which is free andRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council to Honor Charles Overby with Legacy Award
Tickets available for dinner featuring award-winning chefs
February 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will honor Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, with the 2015 Legacy Award this spring at the University of Mississippi. Overby will receive the Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, at a dinner April 18 at Carrier House, homeRead the story …
NASA Speakers, Rocket Make Big Impression at UM
Space Launch System replica, key officials wow local audiences
November 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Perhaps the only thing as impressive as having three NASA officials speak Friday (Oct. 31) at the University of Mississippi was the 30-foot inflatable replica of the Space Launch System they brought with them. During a daylong “show-and-tell” presentation themed “NASA/SLS Day at Ole Miss,” Todd May, who manages the agency’s SpaceRead the story …
Ole Miss Announces 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week Activities
Second Annual Events Will Take Place Sept. 22-27
September 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation have announced a slate of activities for the 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Monday through Saturday (Sept. 22-27). Racial Reconciliation Week began in 2013 with a week of events dedicated to promoting racial equity and encouragingRead 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 …