Honors College Students Awarded Barksdale Scholarships for Projects

OXFORD, Miss. – Two students in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been named 2010 Barksdale Award Scholars.

Holocaust Survivor Urges Students To Never Be Indifferent

OXFORD, Miss. – Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel has traveled the world over the past 40 years inspiring others with his story, but he was deeply moved Monday (Feb. 8) as he sat in front of a packed audience at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks at theRead the story …

Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel to Speak Feb. 8 at Honors College Convocation

OXFORD, Miss. – Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel shares his message of hope through dark and seemingly hopeless circumstances Feb. 8 at the University of Mississippi during the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Spring Convocation.

Barksdales to Give $12.8 Million to Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College

Donna and Jim Barksdale OXFORD, Miss. – Jim Barksdale, former president and CEO of Netscape Communications Corp., and his wife, Donna, are giving $12.8 million to the University of Mississippi to support and enrich educational opportunities in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College “The generosity and commitment of the Barksdale family have ensured that theRead the story …