We are so grateful for the newly established Libbie Kakales Patterson Venture Endowment that will provide funds for experiential learning activities of SMBHC students. “The Honors College helps elevate Ole Miss academically and expand the university’s ability to draw students from different backgrounds,” Kevin Patterson said. “What’s important is that the Honors College is integrated […]
From the SMBHC halls to the HALL OF FAME! Congratulations to the UM 2023-2024 Hall of Fame members! Back row, from left: Zynub Al-Sherri, Clark Etzel, Caleb Bohannon, Emmie Burgess, Madeleine Ryan, and Daneel Konnar. Front row, from left: Azurrea Curry, Bailey Beaird, Caitlyn Horton, and Genevieve Wilson. (Photo by Thomas Graning, Ole Miss Digital […]
“Nordstrom, a political science professor who also teaches courses in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, accepted the award at the university’s annual Honors Day Convocation on Thursday (April 4) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.” Read the full story. Congratulations, Professor Nordstrom! (Photo by UM Photography; Story by UM Marketing & Communications)
Ole Miss Giving Day officially begins April 9th, but gifts received now through April 10th will go towards our overall Giving Day fundraising efforts. Make an Impact for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Today! Your support on Giving Day will empower the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College to grow its student body and help […]
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On February 20, 2024, Dean Scurlock and members of the SMBHC team dined with our honors scholarship holders at the Jackson Avenue Center. We are thankful for the donors that help these students thrive, and we are thankful for our students!
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 […]
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 […]
On November 12th, the University of Mississippi launched a $1.5 billion campaign. The landing page nowandever.olemiss.edu is full of inspiring stories and features a video including SMBHC students and narrated by our SMBHC interim dean Dr. Ethel Young Scurlock. Make your gift to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College!
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 […]