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Two professors recognized for work in diversity and inclusion Patrick Alexander (left), UM associate professor of English and African American studies, and Nichelle Robinson, associate professor of teacher education and School of Education diversity officer, share a moment after being ...

Awarding Excellence Hensley family members (from left) are Rusty, Missy, John, Camille, Baby Mack, Pauline and Hunt. Below: UM art history professor Nancy Wicker, demonstrating Viking jewelry, is the first recipient of the Hensley Family Senior Professor Research Award. JANUARY 17, 2019 BY Bill ...

Anna Lauren Heavener recognized for excellent service to transfer students Anna Lauren Heavener, transfer admissions counselor at the University of Mississippi, is a Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar for the organization’s 2020 Honors Institute. Photo by Kevin Bain/Ole Miss Digital Imaging ...

Against the backdrop of a nation with 2.2 million people behind bars, the Arch Dalrymple III Department of History sponsored a three-day conference examining the history of mass incarceration. Scholars, activists, writers, and former inmates focused on prison reform, reducing recidivism, restorative ...

Preserving History Anne Twitty (left), associate professor of history, greets students during the Department of History’s undergraduate open house outside of Bishop Hall on the Oxford campus. DECEMBER 9, 2019 BY BILL DABNEY A $150,000 gift to the University of Mississippi’s Arch Dalrymple ...

Nonprofit organization helps fund internet access, provide streaming for members of military University of Mississippi alumni Morgan (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Resha enjoy a happy moment together before his unit leaves for Afghanistan. Submitted photo NOVEMBER 12, 2019 BY EDWIN B. ...

Over 260 Donors Help Surpass Goal Both Dr. Donald Cole and his wife Marcia earned multiple degrees, held leadership roles, and taught at the University of Mississippi. Their children Donald II, William, and Mariah all attended UM. NOVEMBER 1, 2019 BY ANGELA ATKINS The Donald Cole Catalyst ...

UM English majors connect the dots between classroom and career OCTOBER 31, 2019 BY ABIGAIL MEISEL It is the best of times for English majors. They are entering a job market that values clear communication in writing and speaking, critical analysis, editing, and sensitivity in understanding ...

For almost 25 years, UM program has supported, empowered minorities seeking doctoral degrees Donald Cole (left), former UM mathematics professor and special assistant to the chancellor, attends a research conference with UM McNair Scholars Victoria Robinson and Skylyn Irby, and Sandra Spiroff, an ...

Just Four Years Out of Ole Miss, Educator is Making a Difference Meet the Mississippi Department of Education's Teacher of the Year: UM alumna Hannah Gadd Ardrey, a teacher at Lafayette Middle School in Oxford. OCTOBER 16, 2019 BY MARY STANTON KNIGHT Years before she was selected as the ...