Writing & Rhetoric
Lecture Examines ‘Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age’
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’ ‘The Open Mind,’ to speak March 21 at UM MARCH 6, 2019 BY KENDALL PATTERSON The University of Mississippi’s Department of Writing and Rhetoric and Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will sponsor a lecture on “Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age” March 21 in Fulton Chapel. The 6 p.m. lecture […]
Oxford Conference for the Book Welcomes Authors for 26th Year
Readings, panel discussions and lectures are free and open to the public MARCH 4, 2019 BY REBECCA LAUCK CLEARY What do a championship poker player, the U.S.-Mexico border controversy and the Appalachian South have in common? They are all part of this year’s Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 27-29 at the University […]
Three Faculty Win Digital Learning Innovation Award
Trio recognized as national leaders for advancing student success through personalized learning NOVEMBER 20, 2018 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Three University of Mississippi faculty members have earned a national award from Online Learning Consortium for advancing student success through adoption of digital courseware. Their work is having an impact across introductory writing courses and producing […]
Rhetoric Instructor Wins Blackboard Catalyst Award
Marc Watkins recognized in the Teaching & Learning category JUNE 19, 2018 BY STAFF REPORT Marc Watkins, an instructor in composition and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi, has been named the winner of the 2018 Blackboard Catalyst Award in the Teaching & Learning category, which honors those who have adopted flexible distance and online […]
Faulkner Stories Selected for 2018 UM Common Reading Experience
Incoming students to read selections this summer FEBRUARY 16, 2018 BY MICHAEL NEWSOM Ten selected short stories of a University of Mississippi alumnus and one of the most acclaimed American authors of the 20th century will be the focus of the university’s 2018 Common Reading Experience. The Common Reading Experience will showcase Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner’s short stories, […]
International Education Week Showcases Opportunities Abroad
Events encourage students and faculty to engage in learning about and from other cultures NOVEMBER 9, 2017 BY CHRISTINA STEUBE The University of Mississippi’s Office of Global Engagement is participating in a joint initiative between the federal departments of State and Education to showcase benefits of international education and promote programs that prepare students for […]
UM Hosts Former Wikipedia Executive, Journalist and Internet Activist
Sue Gardner to deliver insights on social media and technology Nov. 13 on campus NOVEMBER 8, 2017 BY MICHAEL NEWSOM The University of Mississippi will host journalist, executive and internet activist Sue Gardner on Monday (Nov. 13) for a discussion of “How the Internet Broke Democracy, and What We Can Do About It Now.” Gardner’s lecture is set […]
Faulkner’s Short Stories Focus of 2018 UM Common Reading Experience
Selection fulfills original goal of committee to showcase author’s work NOVEMBER 3, 2017 BY MICHAEL NEWSOM Selected short stories of a University of Mississippi alumnus and one of the most acclaimed American authors of the 20th century will be the focus of the university’s 2018 Common Reading Experience. The Common Reading Experience will showcase Nobel Prize-winning […]
PLATO Offers Students Personalized Learning
Program tailors lessons based on individual student needs MARCH 30, 2017 BY CHRISTINA STEUBE The University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts is implementing a method of personalized learning for students in large courses. The Personalized Learning and Adaptive Teaching Opportunities Program, or PLATO, uses adaptive and interactive lessons to personally engage students in classes such as biology, chemistry, […]
Schools Look to DeSoto Writing Center for Insight
Faculty and staff offer advice, resources for development of middle and high school centers JANUARY 5, 2017 BY ERIN GARRETT As director of the Writing Center at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, Jeanine Rauch sees the value of honing writing skills early. “Ultimately, writing is clear thinking,” said Rauch, an instructor in the university’s Department of Writing and […]