@SouthernStudies

Our mission is to investigate, document, interpret, and teach about the American South. Based at the University of #Mississippi.

 Oxford, MS
southernstudies.olemiss.edu
Joined September 2011
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Hey Bluff City folks! Southern Studies is hosting a gathering next Friday, Oct. 9 in Memphis for alumni and friends. RSVP by Oct. 7 to [email protected] to receive location and time details. We are excited to see you.
Southern Studies alumni happy hour in Memphis

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Liza-Handly Hughes is grateful to her Southern Studies professors for creating environments that encouraged exploration, and is using those skills as a sports content researcher for ESPN. olemiss.edu/news/2026/08/sou…
During the 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships, Liza-Handly Hughes (left) worked with ESPN analyst Shelby Coppedge. Submitted photo

ALT During the 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships, Liza-Handly Hughes (left) worked with ESPN analyst Shelby Coppedge. Submitted photo

Liza-Handly Hughes (left) credits Andy Harper, the university's director of media and documentary projects, with giving her freedom to explore her own storytelling interests in class. Submitted photo

ALT Liza-Handly Hughes (left) credits Andy Harper, the university's director of media and documentary projects, with giving her freedom to explore her own storytelling interests in class. Submitted photo

Liza-Handly Hughes (left) works with an ESPN broadcast team during the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship on ABC. The crew includes Olympian John Roethlisberger, Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, 2008 Olympic silver medalist Samantha Peszek and rules analyst Mary Joe Roehrig. Submitted photo

ALT Liza-Handly Hughes (left) works with an ESPN broadcast team during the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship on ABC. The crew includes Olympian John Roethlisberger, Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, 2008 Olympic silver medalist Samantha Peszek and rules analyst Mary Joe Roehrig. Submitted photo

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Dr. Don Cole is a retired UM professor of mathematics, administrator & LOU community leader. Come see film created by Dr. Castel Sweet & Antonio Tarrell at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/3 in Fulton Chapel. There will be snacks & a reception afterward in the Union.
ColeL: Bridge to Justice at 5:30 March 3 in Fulton Chapel

ALT ColeL: Bridge to Justice at 5:30 March 3 in Fulton Chapel

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Are you interested in a graduate degree in Southern Studies? We are hosting two virtual open houses to give prospective students an opportunity to find out about our programs. See our website for more details.
Virtual open house December 4 and January 15.

ALT Virtual open house December 4 and January 15.

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The SouthTalks series continues at noon Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Barnard Observatory when Joe Moody and Judy Cox Andrews present “The Charlie Cox Collection: Glass-Plate Images of Benton County from the Early 1900s."
Charlie Cox collection noon Sept. 17

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Join us tomorrow in Barnard Observatory at noon when Michael Morris presents “Telling Richer Stories: Enhancing Interpretation at the Two Mississippi Museums and MDAH.” #southtalks
Michael Morris at noon Sept. 5

ALT Michael Morris at noon Sept. 5

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The SouthTalks for the fall semester begin Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a gallery talk by Southern Studies alumna Kate Medley. For more information and to see the full list of events, visit bit.ly/45WZ9Hc
Kate Medley

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Michael Morris

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Folk Festival

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Charlie Cox collection

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One of America’s most renowned photographers presents the fifth annual Ann J. Abadie Lecture in Southern Studies as part of this summer’s Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20. bit.ly/4kG4E2y
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Juneteenth is a day of celebration! Learn more about Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is now a federal holiday, in this entry of the online version of the Mississippi Encyclopedia. bit.ly/43T37Pe

Juneteenth Celebrations | Mississippi Encyclopedia

Independence Day in the United States is officially celebrated on July 4, but for many Americans the 1776 Declaration of Independence did not signal freedom. Instead, Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s 1863...

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Read about how Merritt Tompkins finds community and purpose through studies at Ole Miss in her Journey to Commencement story at bit.ly/4jZi8GU
Merritt Tompkins is a champion of Southern Studies

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Congratulations to Southern Studies major Bay Merrell for being featured in the University of Mississippi's Journey to Commencement! Read about how Southern kitchens nourished her college experience at bit.ly/42P8roz
Bay Merrell graduates from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College with a major in Southern Studies and a minor in museum studies.

ALT Bay Merrell graduates from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College with a major in Southern Studies and a minor in museum studies.

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Thank you so much to all of our donors! We unlocked both of our challenge grants, but there is still time today to make #OleMissGivingDay a success! Special thanks to Linda Arrington and Marc Rosen for their continued support of our Southern Studies programs.
Ole Miss Giving Day 2025

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It's @OleMiss Giving Day! Help us unlock our two challenges now! Ohttps://bit.ly/4jsdCQT# #OleMissGivingDay
Ole Miss Giving Day 2025

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This year's @OxConfBook is dedicated to co-founder Ann Abadie, who loved books and authors. Some of her favorite things also appear in the artwork "Books Pollinate Our Brain Gardens" created by Oxford artist @blairhobbs. Read more at bit.ly/3XBl1Vv.
Ann Abadie in 2019. Photo by Kate Medley

ALT Ann Abadie in 2019. Photo by Kate Medley

"Books Pollinate Our Brain Gardens" artwork by Blair Hobbs

ALT "Books Pollinate Our Brain Gardens" artwork by Blair Hobbs

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The former state poet laureate of Mississippi & the 19th U.S. poet laureate @NTrethewey will be in conversation w/ @Wralpheubanks @SouthernStudies April 3. The Gulfport native will talk about why she writes and other topics. Read more at bit.ly/4j8a1Y5
Natasha Trethewey at 1 pm April 3

ALT Natasha Trethewey at 1 pm April 3

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Get ready for the world premiere of "After Songs: An Evening of Poetry and Music" at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3 as part of the Oxford Conference for the Book in partnership with the University of Mississippi department of music. For more details, go to bit.ly/4ikUp3r.

Poetry and Music Come Together for "After Songs" - Oxford Conference For The Book

Poetry and music are weaved together for “After Songs: An Evening of Poetry and Music” at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3rd in Nutt Auditorium. University of Mississippi music department faculty Michael...

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Meet Sam Pollard, the @umsouthdocs Spring 2025 Visiting Documentarian, at 6 p.m. March 19 in Meek Hall Auditorium for the screening of his film “Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power.” Free and open to the public.
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The @WMorrisAwards winners, honored for writing that 'evokes the South,' will be at this year's @oxfordconferenceforthebook. Learn more about Devreaux Baker, Jamie Quatro, and Boyce Upholt at bit.ly/4bAoQA0
Willie Morris Award Winners

ALT Willie Morris Award Winners

illustration of a goat with devil horns for book cover of Two-Step Devil

ALT illustration of a goat with devil horns for book cover of Two-Step Devil

book cover of The Great River illustration of MS River

ALT book cover of The Great River illustration of MS River

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We look forward to seeing you in Oxford for this year's Conference for the Book! The lineup is packed with great events, so don’t miss the chance to see your favorites. bit.ly/3FiWOgk
mixed media art of a woman surrounded by books, flowers, and bees, by Blair Hobbs

ALT mixed media art of a woman surrounded by books, flowers, and bees, by Blair Hobbs

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Feeling artsy? Check out the "Art in Barnard" SouthTalk by Robin Whitfield at noon Wednesday in Barnard Observatory. Robin Whitfield is a Mississippi artist dedicated to connecting with nature and helping others do the same. Visit our website for more details.
Art in Barnard noon March 5

ALT Art in Barnard noon March 5

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