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Two of the most intriguing figures in recent American history—Tom Brokaw and Rhesa Barksdale—will share their insights and reflections with students at the University of Mississippi next spring as visiting lecturers. Brokaw is slated to be on campus for a week next spring, and Barksdale is committed to two weeks of lectures. Read the full […]

The renowned Elie Wiesel presented our Spring SMBHC lecture on Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., at the Gertrude Ford Center for the Performing Arts to a packed house. Click here for the UM news story: http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php?/201002094875/eliewiesel.html. Professor Wiesel enjoyed a dinner with SMB Honors students prior to his speech.

Taylor McGraw (sophomore, Public Policy Leadership) and Audrey Seal (junior, elementary education) were announced as winners of the 2010 Barksdale Awards at Spring Convocation. The Barksdale is an award of $5,000 to students who propose independent projects that will let them explore their talents and dreams. Audrey will use her award to help fund a […]

Chelsea Caveny (junior, PPL) and Rachel Willis (junior, PPL/Political Science) have been named Finalists for the Truman Scholarships. They’ll be travelling to Nashville to interview for the Scholarship on March 15. Good luck, Chelsea and Rachel!

Check out this DM article featuring the Honors College: http://www.thedmonline.com/content/honors-college-provides-best-both-worlds.

We had 16 groups participate in Freshman Ventures this year. The Retreat will be on Saturday, March 27 starting with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and presentations starting at 9:00 a.m. The Retreat will be held at the Oxford Conference Center (directions below; contact number (662) 232-2367). Lunch will also be served. Driving directions to Oxford […]

The renowned Elie Wiesel will present our Spring SMBHC lecture on Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., at the Gertrude Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

The application deadline for first-semester freshmen approaches! To be given full consideration, your application must be submitted by January 15, 2010. The application to the Honors College is part of the supplemental application to the University of Mississippi, which can be found here (if you have already applied to the University) or will be available […]