News & Analysis
Documentary ‘The Harvest’ will be screened at the Overby Center
On Oct. 17, the Overby Center will host a screening of “The Harvest,” a documentary film about the transformation of a small Mississippi town during desegregation. The program will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon, who wrote and co-produced the film.
Overby Center to host author and scholar Ronald Collins
The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics will host Ronald Collins, retired law professor and scholar, to discuss his new book on the trial of Emmett Till. The program will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium on the University of Mississippi campus. Collins will be discussing “Tragedy on Trial: The Story of the Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial.”
Overby Center hosts Great Conversations luncheon
Listen to the audio of the Great Conversations luncheon with Dean Slabach. The Overby Center hosted the Great Conversations luncheon with students, faculty, and invited guests.
Recap of Overby Event 2/27
In a jointly-sponsored program by the Lott Leadership Institute and the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, General Wesley K. Clark, former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, and Overby Center chairman Charles Overby joined in a discussion on Feb. 27 in the Overby Auditorium.
Photo Gallery – “Renewing America Together” Panel
View the photo gallery of the "Renewing America, Renewing Hope" panel. In a jointly-sponsored program by the Lott Leadership Institute and the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, General Wesley K. Clark, former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, and Overby Center chairman Charles Overby joined in a discussion on Feb. 27 in the Overby Auditorium.
Primer: Gen. Clark foundation helps to ‘Renew America.’
Next week, the Overby Center will delve into the importance of empowering leaders for civil impact with a discussion featuring General Wesley K. Clark, former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, and Overby Center chairman Charles Overby.
Panel Photo Gallery – Objectivity and Fairness
View the photo gallery of the "Objectivity & Fairness" panel held on Nov. 2. Walter Hussman, Jr., publisher of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, joined the conversation of objectivity with Overby Center chairman Charles Overby.