OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned Mississippi writers already associated with the University of Mississippi Department of English had a room there dedicated in their honor Thursday (April 11). The late Barry Hannah and Richard Ford were celebrated during the afternoon ceremony in what is now the Hannah-Ford Room for Writers (formerly Bondurant Hall lounge).Read the story …
Authors Hannah and Ford Honored with Room in UM English Department
Second-floor Bondurant Hall lounge to be used for creative writing workshops, receptions and more
April 12, 2013 by
MFA Students to Read Winning Entries on ‘Thacker Mountain Radio’
Award recipients Chris Allen and Jessica Comola to represent program on popular broadcast
April 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It’s been said the road to success begins with small steps, and for two award-winning University of Mississippi graduate students, that path continues Thursday (April 11) with an appearance on “Thacker Mountain Radio.” Christopher Allen of Lufkin, Texas, and Jessica Comola of Austin, Texas, won first place in the short story andRead the story …
Former Students, Colleagues Remember Longtime English Chair
Evans Harrington to be honored March 22 during Oxford Conference for the Book
March 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community will honor revered English professor, author and civil rights activist Evans Harrington on Friday (March 22) for his life’s work during the 20th annual Oxford Conference for the Book. The event, set for 10 a.m. in the University Library’s Department of Archives and Special Collections, is freeRead the story …
Museum Exhibit Captures Faulkner’s Mythical Landscape on Film
Collection by French photographer opens with panel discussion March 5
March 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Photographs depicting the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, shot in the 1960s by former University of Mississippi faculty member Alain Desvergnes, will be on display beginning Tuesday (March 5) at the University Museum. “The University of Mississippi Museum is exceptionally pleased to present the Yoknapatawpha photographs of French photographer Alain Desvergnes, and to welcomeRead the story …
Lineup for 20th Oxford Conference for the Book Announced
Event targets variety of audiences with free sessions that are open to the public
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Conference for the Book, held at the University of Mississippi, will celebrate its 20th year on March 21-23. “Oxford is a town of book lovers, but one with several distinct audiences: the academic community at the university, those interested in literary fiction, a vibrant group interested in writing for childrenRead the story …
English Professor Receives Faculty Achievement Award
Faulkner scholar honored for service, scholarship
December 3, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jay Watson, the Howry Chair of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, is the 2012 recipient of the university’s Faculty Achievement Award. Since receiving his doctorate from Harvard 23 years ago, Watson has been a significant contributor to the Department of English and the entire university. As a teacher, heRead the story …
Renowned poet joins UM English Department
Dave Smith brings more than 40 years of writing, editing, literary criticism experience
November 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Critically acclaimed poet, essayist and editor Dave Smith will join the University of Mississippi’s English department as a visiting professor in fall 2013. The author of more than 20 books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, Smith comes to UM after 11 years with Johns Hopkins University’s The Writing Seminars program. “We areRead the story …
Benson Taylor to Give Inaugural Baine Lecture
November 24, 2012 by
Melanie Benson Taylor is Herring Pond Wampanoag. She earned her BA degree from Smith College in 1998. She received her MA and PhD degrees from Boston University in 1999 and 2005, respectively. She became Assistant Professor and Director of American Studies at the University of Hartford in 2006. She is currently Associate Professor of NativeRead the story …
Benson Taylor to Give Inaugural Baine Lecture
November 20, 2012 by
Melanie Benson Taylor is Herring Pond Wampanoag. She earned her BA degree from Smith College in 1998. She received her MA and PhD degrees from Boston University in 1999 and 2005, respectively. She became Assistant Professor and Director of American Studies at the University of Hartford in 2006. She is currently Associate Professor of NativeRead the story …
‘Back to School, Back to Books’ Event Set for Aug. 27
August 20, 2012 by
… Three UM professors to sign latest works OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi professors will sign their latest publications in a “Back to School, Back to Books” celebration Aug. 27 at Off Square Books in Oxford. The trio of Jay Watson, the Howry Chair of Faulkner Studies and professor of English; Joe Ward,Read the story …