Theatre Arts
Alumni Association Announces Distinguished Alumni For 2024
JULY 10, 2024 The Ole Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2024. University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 are: Robert R. “Bobby” Bailess (BBA 73, JD 76), of Vicksburg; David Ward Kellum (BA 80), of Water Valley; John Maxwell (BA […]
Now & Ever Campaign Shatters Historic $1.5B Goal Early
Records Surpassed, Campaign Runs through June 2025 JUNE 28, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT With a pop of confetti and toasts of champagne, the University of Mississippi announced it has secured $1.5 billion for Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss, a goal passed more than a year ahead of schedule. The university […]
Record 20 UM Researchers Earn Isom Center Fellowship
Isom Center fellowship supports cross-disciplinary gender, sexuality research JUNE 10, 2024 The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi has announced its largest class yet of Isom Center fellows, with 20 awardees. The two-year fellowship was created in 2017 and provides $4,500 per year to support recipients’ research. This […]
The Rhythm of Life
Starnes Makes Lead Gift for Construction of Three Arts Facilities JUNE 4, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT Nancye Starnes, a lifelong supporter of the arts, has made a $4.5 million gift toward the University of Mississippi’s plans for a new scene shop, rehearsal space and an on-campus recording studio. Starnes of Daniel Island, South […]
MUSEUM SHOWCASES NEW EXHIBIT WITH MAGIC LANTERN SHOW
1800s-era projection performance at free outdoor event APRIL 26, 2024 The University of Mississippi Museum will host a Victorian magic lantern show on Friday (May 3) to introduce its latest exhibit, “Magic Lanterns.” The UM Museum recruited Joel Schlemowitz, a lanternist and professor of film at The New School in New York, to recreate a Victorian-era magic lantern show. […]
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. […]
Medal for the Arts
Oxford’s Mayor Tannehill to receive UM award at April 22 arts extravaganza MARCH 19, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill will be honored April 22 with the highest award the University of Mississippi gives to recognize excellence in the arts and arts advocacy. At the 7:30 p.m. ceremony and concert in […]
Archives to Digitize Audiovisual Holdings for Worldwide Accessibility
Many recordings will be available on university’s eGrove repository MARCH 15, 2024 BY BENITA WHITEHORN Audiovisual holdings in the University of Mississippi’s Department of Archives and Special Collections will be modernized and gain audiences worldwide through a new digitization project. “Here in Archives and Special Collections, we have so many rich resources related to Mississippi […]
UM Educator and Student Honored as William Winter Scholars
Theatre & Film, Southern Studies representatives chosen for 35th Natchez conference FEBRUARY 20, 2024 BY STAFF REPORT Teresa Simone and Sela Ricketts will represent the University of Mississippi as William Winter Scholars at the 35th annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration from February 22 to 24 in Natchez, Mississippi. Simone, an instructional assistant professor in […]
INAUGURAL STAMPS IMPACT PRIZE WINNERS
Thirteen UM Students’ Projects Selected for Support FEBRUARY 9, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT The Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects, has announced its 13 inaugural recipients. The program is the first of its kind in the nation […]