Equity & Inclusion News

effrey Jackson (left), chair and professor of sociology and anthropology, and Charles K. Ross (right), professor of history and African American studies, accept an award from William J. Bowlin, president of the Mississippi Historical Society, at the society’s annual meeting. The society honored the UM Slavery Research Group with an award of merit. Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

Mississippi Historical Society Recognizes Slavery Research Group

Group recognized for cross-disciplinary approach to discovering history of enslaved people The Mississippi Historical Society has honored the University of Mississippi Slavery Research Group for its...

aura Martin, M Partner director and associate director of the Grisham-McLean Institute, says that the university plays the role of an 'anchor institution' in the regional economy. Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

New Phase of Community Partnership Program: Oxford

Projects include outreach to Spanish-speaking community, strengthening food security initiatives FEBRUARY 13, 2024 The University of Mississippi is partnering with the city of Oxford on a new phase of...

Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum Coming to UM

Memphian jazz saxophonist among artists, speakers scheduled for Black History Month events FEBRUARY 5, 2024 Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is coming to the University of Mississippi as part of...

Chemistry professors Eden Tanner (right) and Jason Paris examine a vial of ionic liquid in Tanner's lab in Coulter Hall. The university has received an NSF Catalyst grant to support faculty gender equity and representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Photo by Srijita Chattopadhyay/ Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

University Receives Funding to Promote Equity in STEM

Project part of NSF program to further gender equity in academia JANUARY 26, 2024 The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Mississippi a grant to support research related to...

Grove Scholars Promotes Equity

Investments Sought to Expand Proven UM Program JANUARY 8, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT The University of Mississippi Grove Scholars program — which helps Mississippians from underrepresented...