Traversing the arts at UM with Nancy Maria Balach
Since earning her BFA in vocal performance from Carnegie Mellon University and her MM in vocal performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Nancy Maria Balach has been a faculty member at
Food for Thought: Catarina Passidomo explores culinary cultures
After earning her PhD in Human Geography and MA in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Georgia, Catarina Passidomo arrived at UM in 2014 to assume an inaugural professorship in Southern
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s punk-edged album, ‘GUTS’ cuts deep
After the release of her widely-acclaimed single “drivers license” and album “SOUR” in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo became an overnight sensation, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and receiving immense critical acclaim.
Postcard from Amman: UM Arabic Flagship students journey to Jordan
As one of the only federally funded intensive Arabic programs in the United States, the Arabic Language Flagship Program at UM allows academically dedicated students to develop their language proficiency and cultural
Environmental activist Heather McTeer Toney introduces new book
In commencement of Earth Week, Heather McTeer Toney spoke boldly about climate activism and debuted her new book, “Before the Streetlights Come On: Black America’s Urgent Call for Climate Solutions” on Monday,
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens as spring musical
University of Mississippi Theatre and Film will debut its spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Fulton Chapel with additional performances to follow April 19-21. One
University Wind Ensemble celebrates Black composers
In celebration of Black History Month and the 60th year of integration, the University Wind Ensemble is set to perform pieces by celebrated African American composers on Feb. 17 at the Gertrude
The World of Musicals presents the best of Broadway
After touring across New Zealand in the latter half of last year, “The World of Musicals” made its way to the Ford Center Jan. 27 as a part of its U.S. tour.
Celebrated historian Charles Reagan Wilson discusses “The Southern Way of Life”
On Tuesday evening at Square Books, Charles Reagan Wilson, professor emeritus and former director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, met with the current
A fairy-tale reimagined: Broadway’s ‘Anastasia’ takes center stage
As the Ford Center celebrates its 20th anniversary this season, Broadway’s “Anastasia” delighted the audience with a dazzling performance on Monday, Nov. 14 at the Ford Center. “Anastasia” explores a mythology that