OXFORD, Miss. – Eight students from Mississippi, two from Tennessee and one from Louisiana have entered the University of Mississippi this fall on prestigious scholarships as members of the Croft Institute for International Studies. This year’s incoming class of Croft Scholars includes (front, l to r) Sampada Kapoor of Ridgeland, Brad Gordon of Pascagoula, GraceRead the story …
Chinese Scholar to Examine Artistic Changes in Late Mao Culture
April 6, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966, he halted production of Chinese fiction films, or “gushi pian,” and placed an emphasis on developing modern operas.
Anthropologist to Speak on Bolivian Social Change at March 29 Croft Lecture
March 18, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Illinois professor Andrew Orta plans to discuss political changes among the Aymara people of Bolivia March 29 at the University of Mississippi.
Croft Institute Welcomes International Scholar for Discussion of European Politics
March 15, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The European Union shares an anthem, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” plus a flag, a passport cover, an integrated market and a motto, “United in Diversity.” But exactly how the EU functions is a mystery to most Americans.
Two Croft Students Receive Prestigious IIPP Fellowship
May 27, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two students in the Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi have received competitive fellowships from the Institute of International Public Policy.