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Gregory Heyworth delivers his talk: How I’m Discovering the Secrets of Ancient Texts at TEDxUM
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Chris Offutt to read at Square Books on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – 5:00pm
Chris Offutt will read from his latest work My Father, The Pornographer at Square Books on Wednesday, February 10th at 5p.m. For more information, click here.
Hubert Creekmore State Historical Marker Dedication, October 9th, 4p.m. Water Valley, Mississippi
Please join us for the unveiling of the State Historical Marker dedicated to the life and work of Mississippi author Hubert Creekmore (1907 – 1966) on Friday, October 9th at 4p.m. in Water Valley, Mississippi. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Unveiling of the State Historical Marker at 114 Panola Street, the family home built by […]
The Edith Baine Lecture Series presents: “Toward a Sustainable Humanities” by Stephanie LeMenager. Sept. 17th at 7p.m. The Depot
Stephanie LeMenager is the Barbara and Carlisle Moore Professor of English and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon. Her publications include the books Living Oil: Petroleum Culture in the American Century, Manifest and Other Destinies, and (as co-editor) Environmental Criticism for the Twenty-First Century. Her forthcoming books are Weathering: Toward a Sustainable Humanities and […]
Fisher-Wirth Chosen as Fellow of Black Earth Institute
Ann Fisher-Wirth, professor of English and director of the environmental studies program at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen as a fellow of the Black Earth Institute, a think tank of artists and scholars devoted to serving environmental and social causes with their art. “I am very pleased to be chosen as a fellow for the Black […]
UM to Honor First Doctoral Recipient in English
Kenneth Holditch slated to present lecture at annual Faulkner conference. Click HERE for the full story.
Doctoral Students Win Prestigious Fellowships
Brian Cook and Helen Davies will study medieval literature this summer in Britain. See the full story here.