Smith named fellow at Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics
Dr. Marquita Smith, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs in the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, has been named a Fellow at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the
Al Neuharth Award-2022 Freedom of Expression Awards
"Al Neuharth was a sharp businessman with an entrepreneurial spirit, whose appetite for risk was only exceeded by his drive to succeed. He was also a great newsman. He believed in free expression and he practiced it, even to the
U. S. Senator Roger Wicker roasted by the Mississippi Press Association
The Honorable U. S. Senator Roger Wicker was roasted last week by the Mississippi Press Association. Charlie Mitchell, Associate Professor of Journalism was master of ceremonies. Left to right: Mrs. Gayle Wicker, Associate Professor Charlie Mitchell and the Honorable Senator Roger
Separate and Sometimes Equal: Photos from Possum Town
From 1920 to 1960, O.N. Pruitt photographed his fellow citizens (both Black and white) in Columbus, Mississippi, surrounding northeast Mississippi and Alabama. He documented floods and fires, tornado aftermath and carnival sideshows, sublime studio portraits and riverside baptisms, executions at
75 Years of High School Journalism
Many future professionals – journalist and otherwise – got their first taste of storytelling on their high school newspaper, yearbook, broadcast or magazine.
Crisis in Communication: Afghanistan and Beyond
Melissa Charbonneau graduated from the University of Mississippi in the 1980s and shared her experiences working with the people of Afghanistan for three years as communications advisor to the Afghan Women’s Project and for a NATO-led security mission.
Jim Weatherly to be awarded University of Mississippi Medal for the Arts
Alumnus to be recognized for his songwriting contributions April 21 at Ford Center OXFORD, Miss. – The late renowned songwriter and University of Mississippi alumnus Jim Weatherly will be honored with the university’s inaugural Medal for the Arts in an April 21 presentation
Overby Center hosts CRT panel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics held its second program of the spring semester on March 9 at 5:30 p.m. The program addressed the intersection of critical race theory and civil rights history in Mississippi led
Wilkie: RIP Walter Mears, a Legend.
Editor’s note: Curtis Wilkie, the inaugural senior fellow of the Overby Center, developed a national reputation as an outstanding political reporter covering presidential campaigns. He became a national figure when he was featured in Timothy Crouse’s classic book about the
Overby Center Announces Remaining Spring Events
Four programs, ranging from a discussion of critical race theory to treatment of women in Afghanistan, will highlight activities this spring at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics. Here is the schedule: THE INTERSECTION OF CRITICAL RACE THEORY AND MISSISSIPPI