Fall Documentary Showcase set for Friday

Join us in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory at 6 p.m. Friday, December 2 for the end of the semester celebration of Southern Studies student documentary work including film, audio, and photography. Students will be present to share and discuss previews of their projects which can be viewed online in their entirety. Free and

Skating South: Documenting Skate Culture in Mississippi

Skateboarders at the Oxford Skate Park

A project documenting the stories and culture of skateboarders in Mississippi created by students at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture enrolled in the Southern Studies 533: Fieldwork and Oral History course in Fall 2022 (taught by John Rash and Melanie Ho). This video was originally screened at Oxford Skate Park, November 2,

Two dates set for virtual open house

Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Southern Studies, but you have questions about the program? Ask away! We have two opportunities for a virtual open house to give you all the details you need. Join us either at 3 p.m. CST Wednesday, December 7 or 11 am CST on Friday, January 20.

Queen of Soul discusses her storied career

Irma Thomas wearing a colorful dress at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Living Blues #281 features the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas. It has been 26 years since Thomas has graced the cover of Living Blues. We sat down with her earlier this year and talked about her career, Katrina, and life at age 81. Chicago drummer Merle Perkins has played behind everyone from Freddie

Assistant Professor of Film Production and Southern Studies sought

Join our team as Assistant Professor of Film Production & Southern Studies

The Department of Theatre & Film in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Film Production & Southern Studies beginning August 17, 2023. This full-time, joint, tenure-track position requires a terminal degree at the time of hire along with a

In Memoriam: David Wharton

David Wharton

With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dr. David Wharton. Please join us, along with his family, for a closing reception for his photography exhibition “Roadside South” at Barnard Observatory on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-4 p.m. When two of his University of Texas at

University to Honor James Meredith’s Legacy

Photo of James Meredith

Sixty years after civil rights activist James Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi, students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests will gather in his honor to commemorate the anniversary of that defining moment in the university’s history. Meredith, who became the first African American student to enroll at UM on Oct. 1, 1962, will take the

Two events set for Sept. 27 will explore civil rights history

Meredith & the Media: The Legacy of a Riot The Overby Center will host Meredith and the Media: The Legacy of a Riot Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Kathleen Wickham, Curtis Wilkie and Sidna Brower, the Daily Mississippian editor in 1962. Journalist Jesse Holland will moderate. Copies of the commemorative book “James

Historian to Discuss Work on Slavery and Race in America

Dr. Daina Ramey Berry

Daina Ramey Berry visiting UM for annual Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern History Historian Daina Ramey Berry has researched case studies from contemporary educators and various university faculty on what it means to teach the truth about slavery and the value of learning about race and slavery. She will discuss her findings at 6 p.m. Tuesday