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The New Yorker: Mississippi History By Richard Ford, Visiting Professor of Creative Writing
Richard Ford, visiting professor of creative writing for the University of Mississippi Department of English, writes about art alumna Maude Schuyler Clay‘s new book, Mississippi History (Steidl), for The New Yorker (November 29, 2015): “Clay’s photographs are especially human—in their...
>> Read moreThe DM: Alumna Author Dana Chamblee Carpenter Book Signing
November 16, 2015 | By Audrey Hall, Courtesy of The Daily Mississippian The winner of the Killer Nashville 2014 Claymore Award, Dana Chamblee Carpenter (PhD English), will be back in Oxford signing her debut novel “Bohemian Gospel” at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Square Books. A graduate of the University of...
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Alumnus Lands Role in New TV Series ‘Quantico’
Tate Ellington paid his dues in theater and small film roles before getting his break on ABC drama NOVEMBER 12, 2015 BY CHRISTINA STEUBE The new ABC drama series “Quantico” has garnered a lot of buzz this year as one of the fall’s most promising new TV shows. And one of the stars is a UM graduate...
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Shaping American Politics
Initiative launched to honor Haley Barbour through UM political science department NOVEMBER 4, 2015 | BY TINA HAHN An initiative is underway to honor two-term Mississippi governor and national political leader Haley Barbour at the University of Mississippi, with a goal of attracting $1.5 million for...
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LaTanya Dixon Hears Call to Serve Community
Doctoral student works to help students succeed in STEM fields November 2, 2015 LaTanya Dixon (BA chemistry ’04) arrived at the University of Mississippi in 2001 to study pre-medicine, but her service as a tutor and mentor at the Boys and Girls Club made her reconsider her career goals. When...
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Former NASA Rocket Scientist Set for Special Science Café
UM alumna Josephine Howard to discuss math and science careers Oct. 27 OCTOBER 26, 2015 BY EDWIN SMITH A veteran scientist who helped NASA achieve one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century will discuss highlights of her career Tuesday (Oct. 27) in a special University of Mississippi...
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Sen. Thad Cochran Receives Geographic Visionary Award
Honor presented Oct. 15 at annual MGA luncheon in Jackson OCTOBER 13, 2015 | By WILLIAM M. HAMILTON U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (BA psychology ’55) received the Mississippi Geographic Alliance Geographic Visionary Award at an Oct. 15 luncheon in Jackson. The Geographic Visionary Award was created...
>> Read moreAlumni Association to Honor Distinguished Graduates
Group to be lauded at Friday reception and on the field at Saturday’s Homecoming game OCTOBER 6, 2015 | By STAFF REPORT The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is awarding its highest annual honors to seven distinguished alumni as part of Homecoming 2015 activities. Inductees into the...
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Donors Help Music and Opportunities Play On for Students
Charles and Margaret Hubbert make lead gift in band scholarship initiative SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 BY TINA HAHN When Dr. Charles Hubbert joined the band as a University of Mississippi student, a door swung open to exceptional cultural opportunities. Some 57 years later, the physician continues to reap the...
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Honoring Alumna: Dr. Murchison’s Students Establish Scholarship Fund
September 1, 2015 To honor her life’s work of sharing knowledge with, providing encouragement to, and showing kindness toward thousands of students, the Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund has been established. Dr. M. Lynne Murchison’s distinguished service to the University of...
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