Faculty News
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR ‘WIDENS SCOPE’ OF VIKING, EARLY MEDIEVAL ART
Nancy Wicker honored as UM Distinguished Professor APRIL 10, 2024 The University of Mississippi has appointed Nancy Wicker, professor of art history, as its newest Distinguished Professor. “Honoring our outstanding faculty by naming them Distinguished Professors is a great honor and tremendous recognition of their accomplishments,” said Noel Wilkin, provost and executive vice chancellor for […]
Last Lecture Focuses on ‘Everyday Life’ in Early Modern Europe
Discusses project transcribing records from theologian John Calvin MAY 6, 2024 Covering topics from marriage contracts to demonic possession, University of Mississippi historian Jeffrey Watt explored aspects of daily life in Early Modern Europe in Friday (May 3) during the Mortar Board’s Last Lecture. “It’s a brief motorcycle ride through a museum of some of […]
Inaugural Faculty Laureate Hopes to Help Bilingual Mississippians
UM professor hopes to bolster, support bilingual education in Mississippi APRIL 2, 2024 The Magnolia State has become a new destination for Latino communities, but a University of Mississippi professor said there’s more work needed to bridge the gap between native Spanish speakers and other Mississippians. Stephen Fafulas, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, plans […]
Program Director, Education Professor Honored for Student Support
Tracy Case Koslowski, Andy Cheng named as recipients of 2024 Frist Award APRIL 30, 2024 Two University of Mississippi employees are being honored for caring service to students that goes well beyond their campus responsibilities. Qiang “Andy” Cheng, associate professor of elementary education, and Tracy Case Koslowski, associate director of the Intensive English Program, are […]
College of Liberal Arts Celebrates Outstanding Accomplishments
Spotlighting stellar students, teachers, staff, retirees, and alumni APRIL 26, 2024 BY STAFF REPORT Students, teachers, staff, retirees, and alumni were honored by the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts at a campus celebration on April 25. “The College of Liberal Arts Awards Ceremony celebrates some of the outstanding individuals who make our university […]
American Choral Directors Association Honors UM Professor
Donald Trott recognized for mentorship, musical achievements APRIL 22, 2024 Donald Trott, University of Mississippi professor of music and director of choral activities, has been honored by the American Choral Directors Association. He was presented with the Southern Region ACDA Award of Excellence in February at the organization’s conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Trott, who has […]
University Celebrates Community, Employee Service
Annual program recognized achievements in learning, research, scholarship and service APRIL 18, 2024 BY EDWIN SMITH The University of Mississippi recognized accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship by its students, faculty and staff members on Tuesday (April 16) during the annual Celebration of Service Awards. “Each year, I am always taken aback by […]
2024 Medal for the Arts
Showcasing creativity and future of the arts APRIL 16, 2024 BY ANDREA DRUMMOND The University of Mississippi Institute for the Arts spotlights faculty and student talent in this incredible showcase of the arts encompassing music, film, art, theater, and creative writing during the 2024 Medal for the Arts. On Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. […]
University Names Inaugural Faculty Laureates
Mississippi Lab project encourages creativity, outreach among faculty APRIL 16, 2024 A faculty jury has chosen Stephen Fafulas, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, and Amanda Winburn, associate professor of leadership and counselor education, as the first two honorees in an innovative new program designed to introduce the state to the creative faculty who research […]
Scholarship Celebrates Life of UM Professor Raspet
Garrison’s endowment honors late husband, challenges others to give APRIL 6, 2024 BY JONATHAN SCOTT/UM DEVELOPMENT Wendy Garrison is honoring her late husband, Richard “Rich” Raspet by establishing a scholarship that enables students to obtain a transformative higher education at the University of Mississippi. Each year, a student will be selected as a scholarship recipient […]