News and Events
Making Sense of Events in Ukraine
Talk/Panel with Dr. Susan Allen, associate professor of political science; Dr. Joshua First, Croft Associate Professor of History & International Studies; and Dr. Laura Huber, assistant professor of political science; is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 5:30PM in Croft 107. Sponsored by the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts, Department of Political […]
Faculty in the News: Susan Hannah Allen
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, scholars across the U.S.—and the world—are looking at the ramifications for regular people and for the international community. The Conversation asked three scholars to briefly explain what this attack means for the people of Ukraine and the world. Read “Military experts react to Ukraine invasion, assess […]
A Friend of the Library
Charitable Gift Annuity a ‘Win-Win’ for Donor Supporting UM Libraries JANUARY 18, 2022 BY BILL DABNEY Drinkwater, who earned bachelor’s (political science) and juris doctor degrees from the University of Mississippi in 1971 and 1974 respectively, recently established a $150,000 charitable gift annuity (CGA) which will ultimately provide support to the University Libraries’ areas of […]
UM Alumnus Appointed to Civil Rights Advisory Committee
JANUARY 19, 2022 A shareholder attorney at Wise Carter in Jackson, University of Mississippi alumnus Charles E. Cowen (BA history and political science 10, JD 13) was appointed by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to a four-year term on Mississippi’s Advisory Committee to the Commission on November 19, 2021. The Commission maintains the United […]
New Home for Greek, Roman Antiquities Dedicated
Event celebrates Galtneys’ generosity, passion for UM, arts and culture NOVEMBER 3, 2021 BY JONATHAN SCOTT OXFORD, Miss. –Elizabeth and Will Galtney’s generous spirit and passion for the arts, culture and all aspects of the University of Mississippi were celebrated recently at the dedication of the Elizabeth and Will Galtney Greek and Roman Art Wing at the University Museum. […]
Political Veterans Talk Problem Solving in a Divided Country
Former Gov. Haley Barbour and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker share lessons for leading in a polarized nation NOVEMBER 3, 2021 BY MICHAEL NEWSOM Two of Mississippi’s major political figures of the modern era used their decades of combined experience recently to share lessons with more than 100 University of Mississippi students about solving problems in […]
UM Graduates’ DaisNotes App Offers New Connection Tool
Platform connects students to help build lifelong friendships, academic support networks August 24, 2021 by Michael Newsom Three University of Mississippi alumni have developed an app that boldly aims to solve a very common problem: the feeling of being disconnected. DaisNotes LLC – co-founded by Kyle Herbert, of Metairie, Louisiana, and Nicholas Neilson-Slabach, of Fort […]
Alumni Spotlight: Molly Harris
As volunteers manager with the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Molly Harris (BA political science 14) played a role in the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. She was selected to lead the recruitment, training, and management of approximately 300 volunteers. “I saw everything you didn’t see on TV and […]
Alumni Spotlight—Meet Dr. Emmitt Riley III
UM Doctoral Alumni Are Leaders August 10, 2021 Courtesy of the University of Mississippi Graduate School Newsletter Dr. Emmitt Riley III is a down-to-earth Mississippi Delta man who shares insightful information on American Politics today. Riley hails from Itta Bena, Mississippi, and he attended college at Mississippi Valley State University—earning a bachelor’s degree in both […]
Their Judicial Dreams Affirmed
Three alumni appointed as U.S. District Court judges share career lessons, talk UM’s role in success February 24, 2021 by Michael Newsom Though they’ve all taken very different routes to get there, three University of Mississippi alumni find themselves as new U.S. district court judges with the awesome responsibility of upholding the nation’s laws. Judge […]
