Equity & Inclusion News
Derrick Harriell Named Director of African American Studies Program
New leader plans to hire faculty and create innovative programming to boost profile FEBRUARY 14, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Derrick Harriell, an associate professor of African American Studies and English...
Read More‘Polaroid Stories’ Tells Greek Myth Through Street Youth
Latest Theatre and Film production features first visiting artist hosted using equity funding FEBRUARY 12, 2023 BY KATHERINE STEWART The first production of the University of Mississippi Department of...
Read MoreJoy Williamson-Lott to Discuss Black Freedom Struggle’s Impact at UM
Respected expert to address activism then and now Feb. 23 FEBRUARY 10, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH A respected expert on the civil rights movement will discuss how the movement came to the University of...
Read MoreBlack History Month Events to Honor, Empower Changemakers
Judy Meredith to deliver keynote address and host documentary screening FEBRUARY 5, 2023 BY CLARA TURNAGE The University of Mississippi‘s Black History Month celebrations this year coincide with the...
Read MoreUniversity Supports Community Partnership Projects
Projects range from youth nutrition programs to sustainable farmers market activities FEBRUARY 3, 2023 BY ERIN GARRETT The University of Mississippi has awarded funding to six projects aimed at...
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