UM Archives houses letters written by Roane Fleming Byrnes, the Queen of the Natchez Trace. It was her effort to have the Trace set aside as parkway that has preserved it for future generations. Video by Mary Stanton & Erin Parsons.
Season Tickets Perks, Mini-Packages Coming For Fans
August 1, 2012 by
Pick 3 Package Available August 8 OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss is offering new advantages for football season ticket holders, and to help those unable to purchase season tickets, an affordable mini-package will soon be available. Beginning today, season ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase additional single-game tickets by phone. In addition, August isRead the story …
UM Researchers Featured in WMCTV-5 Report on Higgs Boson Discovery
August 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi physicists are featured in a news report slated to air during the 11 p.m. local news broadcast today on WMCTV-5 in Memphis. The report focuses on the contributions of the UM High Energy Physics Group in the search for the Higgs boson, the subatomic particle thought to beRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders local chapter travels to Togo
August 1, 2012 by
University of Mississippi students and faculty members are journeying to a remote village in southeast Togo to determine how they can best help to improve the quality of life for natives there. The Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders received approval from EWB-USA to make an official assessment trip to the African country Aug.Read the story …
Disadvantaged students get a ‘boo(s)t’ at engineering camp
August 1, 2012 by
In a perfect world, all first-year students would come to campus equally equipped for a rigorous collegiate experience. The reality is that, often, even the brightest students may not have acquired all the tools essential for success in their academic pursuits. But some of these students, who have been admitted to the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …
New chairs bring their expertise, vision to civil, electrical engineering departments
August 1, 2012 by
The departments of Civil and Electrical Engineering at the University of Mississippi are under new management. Yacoub “Jacob” Najjar is chair and professor of civil engineering. Ramanarayanan “Vish” Viswanathan is chair and professor of electrical engineering. Along with decades of administrative expertise and academic vision, both men bring excitement and anticipation to their respective positions.Read the story …
Photo Gallery: Ridge Dormitory
August 1, 2012 by
Construction and landscaping will be completed on Ridge Dorms just in time for Ole Miss student’s return this fall. Ridge Dormitory North, South and West replace the former Miller Hall Dorm and will house 862 students. Photo by Robert Jordan/Ole Miss Communications [AFG_gallery id=’16’]
Chemistry Professor Named Outstanding Teacher of the Year
August 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When teaching complicated chemistry concepts, it takes talent to engage students in the classroom. “I work hard to convince students that the molecular basis of life is a really compelling subject,” said Susan Pedigo, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi. Pedigo undoubtedly has a talent for teaching.Read the story …
Oxford Eagle: Music comes back to life at the International Clarinet Association
August 1, 2012 by
Contemporary musicians often perform works from others long gone or from the other side of the world. The chances of finding a challenging work in your own backyard are slim, but University of Mississippi music professor Michael Rowlett found a piece of luck when he connected with UM music department retiree Gene Saucier. Rowlett willRead the story …