OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law student Jennifer Kirby-McLemore has been named the recipient of the inaugural Treadway P. and Mark D. Strickland Diversity Award for her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on campus and throughout the community. The award is presented by the university’s Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement. Kirby-McLemore hasRead the story …
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Jennifer Kirby-McLemore Named Inaugural Diversity Award Recipient
Honor is presented by UM Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
April 24, 2015 by
UM Announces Plan for Leadership on Issues of Race and Diversity
Chancellor releases report on campus environment, creates new position of vice chancellor for diversity
August 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has released a comprehensive action plan for fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment on campus. The recommendations are the fruit of a study of wide-ranging opinions on campus culture from students, faculty and administrators, which were paired with input from respected consultants. The plan includes a newRead the story …
Walgreens Helps UM Faculty Open Students’ Eyes to Pharmacy Profession, Increase Diversity
February 6, 2012 by
… Murrah and Bailey Magnet high schools participate in program With funding from Walgreens, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is continuing an initiative that is dramatically increasing diversity among its student body. The funds enable the school to provide students at Jackson’s Murrah High School and Bailey Magnet High School with opportunities toRead the story …
Journalism Student, Faculty Member Recognized for Diversity Efforts
November 10, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second time in a month, a University of Mississippi journalism faculty member has been honored for her commitment to diversity, along with a student who is working to promote racial dialogue at Ole Miss. Robin Street, lecturer in journalism who specializes in teaching public relations classes, received the faculty DiversityRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Census shows diversity grows in Miss.
May 5, 2011 by
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Solo Theater Performance, Workshop Oct. 16 Mark LGBT History, Diversity Awareness
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A monodrama performance and workshop on documentary theater are scheduled Oct. 16 at the University of Mississippi to recognize October as LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) History Month and National Diversity Awareness Month. The events are free to the public.
Student Gender Conference Features Keynote on Educational Equity, Diversity
February 24, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – World-renowned lecturer Peggy McIntosh, associate director of the Wellesley Centers for Women, delivers the keynote address Thursday (Feb. 25) to open the 10th annual Student Gender Conference at the University of Mississippi.
Walgreens Partners with School of Pharmacy to Promote Diversity Initiative
April 2, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The UM School of Pharmacy is partnering with Walgreens as part of a new initiative to increase diversity among pharmacy students. Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, has donated $10,000 a year to 111 pharmacy schools around the country, including the UM School of Pharmacy. This donation is to fund a nationwideRead the story …
Stanford Law Professor to Lecture on Diversity Challenges April 2
March 30, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the nation’s leading scholars in the fields of legal ethics and gender will deliver a public address at 4 p.m. Thursday (April 2) at the University of Mississippi. Deborah Rhode, Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law at Stanford University, will speak on “Challenges for the Legal Profession: Diversity and AccessRead the story …
Black and White’ Gala Encourages Social Diversity, Celebration on Campus
October 28, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of the University of Mississippi’s continuing efforts to promote social diversity, the Multicultural Affairs Division of the Dean of Student’s Office and the Associated Student Body are hosting a gala Wednesday (Oct. 29) to help bring students together and expand their social networks. The Black and White Affair, in itsRead the story …