UM Southern Studies

Dr. Don Cole is a retired UM professor of mathematics, administrator & LOU community leader. Come see film created by Dr. Castel Sweet & Antonio Tarrell at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/3 in Fulton Chapel. There will be snacks & a reception afterward in the Union.

Are you interested in a graduate degree in Southern Studies? We are hosting two virtual open houses to give prospective students an opportunity to find out about our programs. See our website for more details.

The SouthTalks series continues at noon Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Barnard Observatory when Joe Moody and Judy Cox Andrews present “The Charlie Cox Collection: Glass-Plate Images of Benton County from the Early 1900s."

Join us tomorrow in Barnard Observatory at noon when Michael Morris presents “Telling Richer Stories: Enhancing Interpretation at the Two Mississippi Museums and MDAH.” #southtalks

The SouthTalks for the fall semester begin Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a gallery talk by Southern Studies alumna Kate Medley. For more information and to see the full list of events, visit bit.ly/45WZ9Hc

One of America’s most renowned photographers presents the fifth annual Ann J. Abadie Lecture in Southern Studies as part of this summer’s Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20. bit.ly/4kG4E2y

Juneteenth is a day of celebration! Learn more about Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is now a federal holiday, in this entry of the online version of the Mississippi Encyclopedia. bit.ly/43T37Pe

Read about how Merritt Tompkins finds community and purpose through studies at Ole Miss in her Journey to Commencement story at bit.ly/4jZi8GU

Congratulations to Southern Studies major Bay Merrell for being featured in the University of Mississippi's Journey to Commencement! Read about how Southern kitchens nourished her college experience at bit.ly/42P8roz

Thank you so much to all of our donors! We unlocked both of our challenge grants, but there is still time today to make #OleMissGivingDay a success! Special thanks to Linda Arrington and Marc Rosen for their continued support of our Southern Studies programs.

It's @OleMiss Giving Day! Help us unlock our two challenges now! Ohttps://bit.ly/4jsdCQT# #OleMissGivingDay

This year's @OxConfBook is dedicated to co-founder Ann Abadie, who loved books and authors. Some of her favorite things also appear in the artwork "Books Pollinate Our Brain Gardens" created by Oxford artist @blairhobbs. Read more at bit.ly/3XBl1Vv.

The former state poet laureate of Mississippi & the 19th U.S. poet laureate @NTrethewey will be in conversation w/ @Wralpheubanks @SouthernStudies April 3. The Gulfport native will talk about why she writes and other topics. Read more at bit.ly/4j8a1Y5

Get ready for the world premiere of "After Songs: An Evening of Poetry and Music" at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3 as part of the Oxford Conference for the Book in partnership with the University of Mississippi department of music. For more details, go to bit.ly/4ikUp3r.

Meet Sam Pollard, the @umsouthdocs Spring 2025 Visiting Documentarian, at 6 p.m. March 19 in Meek Hall Auditorium for the screening of his film “Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power.” Free and open to the public.

The @WMorrisAwards winners, honored for writing that 'evokes the South,' will be at this year's @oxfordconferenceforthebook. Learn more about Devreaux Baker, Jamie Quatro, and Boyce Upholt at bit.ly/4bAoQA0

We look forward to seeing you in Oxford for this year's Conference for the Book! The lineup is packed with great events, so don’t miss the chance to see your favorites. bit.ly/3FiWOgk

Feeling artsy? Check out the "Art in Barnard" SouthTalk by Robin Whitfield at noon Wednesday in Barnard Observatory. Robin Whitfield is a Mississippi artist dedicated to connecting with nature and helping others do the same. Visit our website for more details.

Congratulations to Southern Studies and English professor Adam Gussow on the publication of "My Family and I: A Mississippi Memoir." He will be at Off Square Books for a reading and discussion at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Learn more at bit.ly/41f5Bal

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