The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies

04/29/2026

“However, with the connections I have made while I have been here and the education I have been able to receive, I now realize that the University of Mississippi was exactly where I needed to be.” - Syd Guntharp, Gender Studies minor

https://olemiss.edu/news/2026/04/jtc26-sydney-guntharp/index.html

04/24/2026

Congratulations to the affiliates, students, and friends of the Center who were recognized at the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts' annual awards ceremony last night.

Faculty Awards:
Dr. Alexandra Lindgren – Gibson (History) – Howell Family Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Dr. Eric Solomon (English and Southern Studies) – Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Students (Non-Tenure)
Prof. Michael Barnett (Art and Art History) – Hensley Family Senior Professor Award for Creative Work & Scholarship
Dr. Steve Brewer (Biology) – Melinda and Ben Yarbrough, M.D., Research Award in Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Staff Awards:
Andrew Bryant (Southern Studies) – Newcomer Award

Student Awards:
Brooklyn Skolsky (Psychology and Gender Studies) – James Meredith Changemaker Award
Syd Guntharp (Political Science/English and Gender Studies) – Ventress Scholar

Retiring Faculty:
• Dr. Bob Brown (Political Science)
• Prof. Donna Buckley (Theatre and Film)
• Dr. Adam Gussow (English and Southern Studies)
• Prof. Julie Jones (Mathematics)
• Dr. Diane Marting (Modern Languages)
• Dr. Nancy Wicker (Art and Art History)

04/10/2026

Excited for tomorrow! Find us in the Circle near Croft for this year's special swag.

03/26/2026

Don't forget to join us for the 2026 Lucy Somerville Howorth Lecture presented by Dr. Laurel Westbrook today at 4 PM in the Banquet Room of Johnson Commons East. The lecture is serving as the keynote for this year's Isom Student Research Conference.

03/24/2026

Join us tomorrow and Thursday for the 26th Annual Isom Student Research Conference and 2026 Lucy Somerville Howorth Lecture presented by Dr. Laurel Westbrook! Full program here: https://isomstudentgenderconference.org/program.

01/30/2026

Winter Storm Fern didn’t just damage our campus. It disrupted lives.

Right now, Ole Miss students are facing power and water outages, lost wages and unexpected costs.

The Rebel Relief Disaster Fund provides immediate support when students need it most. Help can’t wait.

Please give now. Our students need you today.

Give: https://bit.ly/46kQ6Ro

11/13/2025

Don't forget to join us for our final lecture of the fall semester this afternoon at 4 PM featuring UM alumna, Dr. Kimberly Kotel (English - '24).

11/06/2025

The table is set for our closing reception for this years's Sarahfest art show. 4:30-6 in Meek Hall.

10/28/2025

Stop by the Jesse White Room at the J.D. Williams Library this week to relive ten years of Sarahfest through an archival exhibit in partnership with Archives and Special Collections.

10/17/2025

We are looking forward to this year's Sarahfest events over the next several weeks!

Sarahfest marks its 10th anniversary with a dynamic lineup of art, music, and community events across Oxford. Featuring artist-in-residence Jon Langford, the festival will showcase concerts, workshops, and film screenings leading up to a special celebration on Oct. 25 at the Ford Center.

Full Story: https://bit.ly/3WCrkqL