OXFORD, Miss. – James Meredith became the fifth individual in the University of Mississippi‘s history to receive one of the university’s most prestigious honors, the Mississippi Humanitarian Award. Announced Wednesday (Sept. 28) during “The Mission Continues: Building Upon the Legacy,” the signature event of the university’s commemoration of the 60th anniversary of integration, the MississippiRead the story …
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UM Honors James Meredith with Mississippi Humanitarian Award
University trailblazer is fifth individual to receive award
October 3, 2022 by
Clarion-Ledger: New Essay Collection Tells the Story of Meredith’s Enrollment
September 26, 2022 by
Essays celebrate 60th anniversary of James Meredith’s enrollment at University of Mississippi By Lauren Rhoades Oct. 1 marks the 60th anniversary of James Meredith’s 1962 enrollment at the University of Mississippi as the school’s first African-American student. “James Meredith: Breaking the Barrier,” a collection of essays edited by UM professor of journalism Kathleen Wickham, honors this historic milestone withRead the story …
Professor Using NEH Summer Stipend for Language Study
Stephen Fafulas studying indigenous communities along the Peruvian Amazon
July 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is spending his summer translating Spanish transcriptions of his interviews with members of indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon into English, thanks to a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Stephen Fafulas, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, is using data he collected duringRead the story …
Slaughter-Harvey Named Law Alumnus of the Year
Trailblazing attorney and judge continues to mentor students and alumni
July 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna Constance Slaughter-Harvey has been named the School of Law‘s Alumna of the Year, becoming the first African American female to receive the award. She accepted the award July 15 at the Ole Miss Alumni Association luncheon during the Mississippi Bar‘s annual meeting in Sandestin, Florida. The award hasRead the story …
Women’s Empowerment Theme of UM Manufacturing Conference
Daylong event encourages women already in or considering STEM careers
April 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As Women’s History Month came to an end, female University of Mississippi students in STEM fields were strongly encouraged to empower themselves in the male-dominated manufacturing industry during a daylong conference. More than 150 participants met Thursday (March 31) at The Inn at Ole Miss for “Step Forward: Advancing Women in Manufacturing,”Read the story …
The University Is Part of the Family
Four Goulet siblings and two parents spend time together at Ole Miss
January 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yazmin Goulet’s transcript shows she stayed at the University of Mississippi an extra semester to add a minor to her already impressive resume, but the real reason is this: It’s not every day you get to go to college with three of your siblings. “It’s like the university is part of ourRead the story …
Bird Courtship Rituals Topic for Virtual Science Cafe
Neuroscience professor to discuss manakin study during Sept. 21 Zoom event
September 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The acrobatic courtship rituals among Central and South American birds is the topic for a virtual Oxford Science Cafe scheduled for Tuesday (Sept. 21) by a University of Mississippi biologist. The program will be hosted on Zoom beginning at 6 p.m. Lainy Day, associate professor of biology and director of the neuroscienceRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Names Distinguished Alumni for 2021
Eight to be honored at Homecoming for achievement, service
July 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished University of Mississippi alumni and a former professor and campus administrator with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2021. Alumni Hall of Fame inductees for 2021 are: Coolidge Ball (BRL 75), of Oxford; Dan Goodgame (BA 75), of San Antonio, Texas;Read the story …
Truth Seeker and Storyteller: Curtis Wilkie Retires from UM
Veteran reporter, longtime Ole Miss journalism faculty member served as conscience of the campus, mentor to many
December 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Curtis Wilkie left Mississippi for the East Coast in 1969, he did it with a promise that he would never return. Half a century later, the University of Mississippi journalism professor is putting a period on his career in the same place where it began: Oxford. The Summit native and OleRead the story …
Ryan Whittington Named to Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40
UM marketing and brand strategy director honored among the state's top young leaders
November 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Whittington, the University of Mississippi‘s marketing and brand strategy director, has been named to the Mississippi Business Journal‘s Top 50 Under 40 for 2020, which recognizes outstanding young business leaders across the state. The annual awards for outstanding young professionals in the state were announced recently, featuring a diverse list ofRead the story …