Honoring University of Mississippi students, teachers, staff, and alumni in the liberal arts
Campus Scene—Ventress Hall framed by flower blooms in the Circle. Photo by Logan Kirkland/ UM Digital Imaging Services
APRIL 20, 2023 BY STAFF REPORT
The inaugural University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Johnson Commons Ballroom.
Outstanding students, teachers, staff, and alumni will be recognized at the campus celebration with the following awards:
FACULTY TEACHING
- Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching of First Year Students (tenure track)
- Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching of First Year Students (instructional)
- Howell Family Outstanding Teacher of the Year
- University of Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year
FACULTY RESEARCH
- Mike L. Edmonds New Scholar Award in the Humanities
- Mike L. Edmonds New Scholar Award in the Social Sciences
- Mike L. Edmonds New Scholar Award in the Fine and Performing Arts
- Mike L. Edmonds New Scholar Award in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Melinda & Ben Yarbrough, M.D., Senior Professor Research Award for the Natural Sciences
STAFF
- Student Support Award
- Newcomer Award
- Commitment to Administrative Excellence Award
- Teamwork Award
STUDENTS
- College of Liberal Arts James Meredith Changemaker Award Finalists
- Ventress Scholar Awards
ALUMNI
- Early Impact Award
- College of Liberal Arts Hall of Fame Award
A reception will follow the ceremony. Both events are open to the public. RSVP
Through the general education foundation of the University of Mississippi undergraduate degree programs, the College of Liberal Arts ensures that all UM students are grounded in skills that are the mark of a well-educated citizen who is able to fully participate in our society, economy, and democracy. These skills include a strong foundation in written and oral communication, critical thinking, quantitative skills, ethics, and leadership. Our undergraduate degrees, minors, and graduate degrees in the areas of fine & performing arts, humanities, natural sciences & mathematics, and social sciences teach students to successfully navigate complexity, diversity, and change in our world.