The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College participated in the annual Mississippi Day at the University of Mississippi, where several academic departments and student programming units populated the Circle as attendees stopped and learned about UM. Thank you to our SMBHC ambassadors and staff for making the day successful. A few more pictures are available to […]
On March 20, the 6th Annual Spring Honors Art Showcase took place at the Powerhouse and featured artwork by SMBHC students, faculty, staff, and OHS students along with performances by Bruce Levingston, the Rebel Clefs, Isabella Brewer, and Izzy Arthurs as well as spoken poetry by Bre’Anna Coleman and Benjamin Tabor. THANK YOU, Ross Cohen, […]
Honors Welcome Week kicked off on Sunday, August 13, at the Ford Center with a lovely, informative concert by Bruce Levingston. We’re especially grateful for the work of Honors Welcome Week coordinator and honors student, Natalie Gumm, who worked closely with Penny Leeton and Kayla VonBurg-King to welcome over 500 honors freshmen. For the first […]
Mississippi on the Mall took place this past weekend, and we are thankful for reconnecting with alumni and students over the past few days, including at a special reception with Honors and Croft alumni. We are proud of the many SMBHC alumni and students representing UM and Mississippi in our nation’s capital! A dozen photos […]
We appreciate Angel Morgan for organizing this year’s Honors Spring Arts Showcase! “The Comeback Kids” featured wonderful performances and moving artwork curated by Angel and with support from Bruce Levingston, Philip Jackson, Jennifer Parsons, Penny Leeton, Kunal Shah, and the UM Art and Art History Department. We thank the artists, performers, and attendees. To view […]
On November 19th, the SMBHC had the pleasure of hosting members of the Honors Leadership Council. The Honors Leadership Council is comprised of University Scholars alumni, honors program alumni, SMBHC alumni, currents students’ parents, and friends of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Council members provide vital financial support and steady wisdom to the SMBHC […]
For 19 years, Dr. Douglass Sullivan-González, most affectionally known as “DSG,” led the way for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Although he left his long-held position of dean this year to focus full time on teaching and research in the University of Mississippi’s Arch Dalrymple III Department of History, his legacy and impact will […]
We are grateful for our SMBHC alumni! Thanks to Chancellor and First Lady Vitter for joining us for brunch at The National in NYC on Saturday, June 10. We also thank Anna Smith and the Ole Miss Alumni Association for orchestrating this fun time! Front Row: Elam Miller (18), Sue Keiser, Penny Leeton. Second Row: […]