Center for Population Studies
Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at UM Keynote
Her documentary about husband James Meredith shown earlier in day FEBRUARY 19, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH AND CLARA TURNAGE Recalling several African American firsts as if they happened only yesterday, Judy Meredith connected them to husband James Meredith’s journey to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. Before an almost […]
University Expanding Food Rx Program
USDA awards $500K to assist with providing food for Quitman County residents NOVEMBER 30, 2022 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Nutritionally-vulnerable Quitman County households soon will have access to valuable food supplies, thanks to a University of Mississippi program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program has awarded a $500,000 grant […]
Center for Population Studies Co-Hosting Rural Partner Summit
More than 75 partners meeting Nov. 9 in Cleveland to address challenges across Mississippi NOVEMBER 8, 2022 BY EDWIN B. SMITH The Center for Population Studies at the University of Mississippi is co-hosting a statewide rural partner summit Wednesday (Nov. 9) in Cleveland. The event, to be held at the Lyric Hotel West End from […]
Undercounted Census Numbers Affect State Funding, Political Landscape
UM population studies experts share projections, outlook for 2030 count June 15, 2022 By Edwin B. Smith The discovery that Mississippi’s actual population is significantly higher than 2020 U.S. Census numbers indicate could affect future federal funding and possibly other factors, according to University of Mississippi population studies experts. Mississippi was among six states in which the […]
Census Data Offers Insights into Changing Face of the State
Mississippi leaders can use information to improve communities, stem population loss August 13, 2021 by Jamiko Deleveaux The latest installment of 2020 U.S. Census data, released earlier this week, offers some important insights for state and local leaders on how the region’s demographics are shifting and how to battle the trend of declining population within […]
Improving Student Wellness
Gift establishes Institute for Student Well-Being August 10, 2021 By Bill Dabney The Triplett family is making a big dream to help others come true. The family’s $500,000 gift, from the Dr. and Mrs. R. Faser Triplett Foundation, provides the seed money needed to establish the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University […]
Cafer Named Director of Center for Population Studies
Expert overseeing census, other data important to meeting research needs July 28, 2021 By Edwin B. Smith Anne M. Cafer has assumed duties as director of the University of Mississippi‘s Center for Population Studies, which works to educate, conduct research and engage in public outreach concerning population issues across the state. Since July 1, the […]
Researchers Cited in National Racial Progress Study
Community-driven research project ranks Mississippi in Top 5 for progress toward closing gaps February 1, 2021 by JB Clark Two University of Mississippi faculty members and researchers were among a group of seven scholars across the country who contributed findings to a national study detailing the states that have achieved the most racial progress over […]
Professor Elected to Lead National Rural Sociology Association
Vaunted researcher will put stamp on national organization January 25, 2021 by Staff Report John Green, a University of Mississippi sociology professor, is the new president-elect of the Rural Sociological Society. Green also serves as the senior research associate with the UM Center for Population Studies and co-director of the university’s minor program in society […]
UM Researchers Part of Team Studying Louisiana Fishing Communities
Project explores how ecological and socioeconomic changes affect coastal region’s people, economy DECEMBER 8, 2020 BY SHEA STEWART A pair of University of Mississippi researchers are members of a multiuniversity project exploring the effects of freshwater inputs into coastal Louisiana salt marsh ecosystems and the resulting impacts on the recreational fishing industry. Vanessa Parks and […]