Philosophy & Religion
Finding His Voice
Andy Flores went from ‘taking up space’ to become a Truman Scholar. MAY 11, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Ask Andy Flores how his life has changed since he enrolled as a freshman at the University of Mississippi and he will answer, “a lot.” From his modest beginnings in Ocean Springs, the public policy leadership […]
Q&A with Cliff McKay, UM Chaplain During Integration
Minister who called for peace and lawfulness delivered 1963 commencement benediction MAY 10, 2023 BY STAFF REPORT When James Meredith received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi‘s 1963 Commencement ceremony – less than one year following the university’s turbulent integration – he became not only its first African American student but also its […]
Get to Know the 2022-23 Hall of Fame Inductees
Honorees lauded for leadership, service and academic achievement APRIL 18, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to UM students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. […]
Journey to Commencement—Finding His Voice
Andy Flores went from ‘taking up space’ to become a Truman scholar. MAY 1, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Ask Andy Flores how his life has changed since he enrolled as a freshman at the University of Mississippi and he will answer, “a lot.” From his modest beginnings in Ocean Springs, the public policy leadership […]
Students Top Regional Ethics Competition, Eye National Title
Ethics Bowl competitors sharpen research, ethical knowledge, communication skills DECEMBER 6, 2022 BY CLARA TURNAGE A team of five University of Mississippi students recently navigated a series of ethical challenges to capture the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship. Now they’re setting their sights on the national championship competition, coming up in March 2023. More […]
UM Team Wins Debate Tournament
Warren Debate Union wins at event hosted by Lewis & Clark College OCTOBER 30, 2022 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Just months after the Ole Miss Rebels won the 2022 College World Series in baseball, another team representing the University of Mississippi has won a national tournament. The university’s Warren Debate Union took first place in […]
U.S. Senator to Discuss Freedom, Liberty in Education
Tim Scott slated to speak Oct. 14 at UM OCTOBER 10, 2022 BY CLARA TURNAGE U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is scheduled to speak Friday (Oct. 14) at the University of Mississippi as a keynote for the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom speaker series. Steven Skultety, chair of philosophy and religion […]
Timothy Yenter Named Associate Dean of Honors College
New administrator to assist seniors in creating capstone projects OCTOBER 5, 2022 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Through his new role as associate dean for capstone projects in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi, Timothy Yenter wants to “set students free to achieve things beyond what they can imagine.” Capstone projects […]
Including Ethics in the Classroom
Conference to discuss intellectual virtues, ethics in teaching OCTOBER 2, 2022 BY CLARA TURNAGE Two visiting keynote speakers will dive into the ethics behind education at the 23rd international conference for Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum, held this month for the first time at the University of Mississippi. The conference is set for Oct. […]
Ole Miss Asks ‘Where Are You Going?’ in Latest TV Commercial
New national spot debuts during halftime of Georgia Tech game SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 BY STAFF REPORT The University of Mississippi debuts its new television commercial Saturday (Sept. 17) during the football game between Ole Miss and Georgia Tech on ABC. The 30-second commercial, titled “Where are You Going,” features Ole Miss students describing their personal […]