Global Perspectives Living-Learning Community: Application Open

The Global Perspectives Living Learning Community (GPLLC) provides a residential environment that fosters academic
and social success for students who wish to incorporate a global, international perspective into their studies.  Apply to live in this new Ole Miss residential  community today.

Liberal Arts Summer School Online (LASSO)

The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce new online classes for the summer of 2012. Students can choose from classes in almost all general education categories. Classes will be offered during the full summer term (May 30 - July 25) and will be taught completely online by university faculty members. The Liberal Arts Summer School Online (LASSO) will be ideal for students who need flexible summer schedules, especially those who may be away from Oxford but who still wish to take a summer class. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up on your required coursework or to move even closer to on-time graduation. A brief description for each class, including credit hours and registration information, can be found on the LASSO page (PDF).

Croft Alumnus Accepted to Prestigious PhD Program

2011 Croft graduate Matthew Archer was recently accepted to Yale University's PhD program in Environmental Economics.  Matthew will be working with Robert Mendelsohn on pollution control, with particular emphasis on developing countries.

Matthew will graduate this summer from the London School of Economics with a Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Climate Change.

Congratulations to Matthew!

Bolivia Summer Methods Field School 2012

Drs. Kate and Miguel Centellas will be teaching their summer course in Bolivia again this summer, May 20-June 29.  Follow their travels and teaching through their blog or Facebook.

Croft Students Honored at Annual UM Honors Convocation

Congratulations to our 2012 University of Mississippi Honors Convocation Award Winners!

Croft Institute Gerald M. Abdalla Prize:
Kira Thomas

Marcus Elvis Taylor Medal:
Vihara Dharmaratne
Ryan Ezelle
Cody LeBlanc
Gabby Rangel
Sean Ray
Jessica Sewell
Kira Thomas
Kathy Trabue

Modern Languages
Milden Award: Jackie Boyce & Robert Eberhart
German Award: Jackie Boyce
Japanese Award: Kira Thomas
Russian Award: Bond Finseth
Spanish Award: Kathy Trabue

Croft Alumnus Accepted to Johns Hopkins University's Dual Master Program

2010 Croft Graduate Colin Reid was recently accepted to Johns Hopkins University's Dual Master Program in Applied Economics and Finance. He will be working toward an MS Degree in Applied Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Investments.

Congratulations to Colin!

Croft Alumna Accepted to University of Michigan PhD Program

2010 Croft graduate Alecia Waite will begin the PhD program in Economics at the University of Michigan this fall.  She hopes to specialize in Environmental Economics and International Economics.

Alecia will graduate this summer from Duke University with a Master of Arts in Economics.  She presented and coauthored a paper with Professor Ed Tower at the UN ESCAP ArtNet conference in Bangkok, Thailand last summer. Her paper dealt with manufacturing protectionism and economic growth.

Congratulations to Alecia!

Croft Graduate Patrick Woodyard, Founder of Nisolo, Speaks at Clinton School of Public Service

Croft graduate Patrick Woodyard (BA 2010) recently spoke at the Clinton School of Public Service in Arkansas.  The founder of Nisolo Shoes, Patrick talked about how Nisolo works to empower shoemakers in northern Peru.

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Croft Junior Receives Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarship

Martina Cotelo was recently awarded the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) study abroad scholarship. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD, its Regional Branch Offices, its Information Centers, and DAAD Professors around the globe provide information and financial support to over 67,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study.

Martina will spend the next spring semester studying in Potsdam, Germany.

Congratulations to Martina!