OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi faculty members is working across disciplines to learn more about the history of slavery in Oxford and on the UM campus. The UM Slavery Research Group, co-chaired by Chuck Ross, director of African-American studies and a professor of history, and Jeff Jackson, associate professor of sociology, includesRead the story …
Slavery Research Effort Explores Campus Connections to Slave Life
UM collaboration that began with a reading group is teaming with other universities
October 8, 2016 by
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet to Perform Friday at Ford Center
Acclaimed group set to play diverse set ranging from classical to contemporary works
October 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, renowned by critics for its precision, rich tonal palette and joyous performances, comes to the University of Mississippi for a Friday (Oct. 7) concert at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $22 for balcony seating, $26Read the story …
Plan a Post-Finals Vacation with Ole Miss Outdoors
Annual winter trip is a ski and snowboarding adventure in Colorado
October 3, 2016 by
Fall has barely begun, but University of Mississippi students should already be thinking about how to relax and have some fun after fall final exams. Start making plans now to join Ole Miss Outdoors for the annual winter trip, set for Dec. 10-15. This year, OMOD is headed to Snowmass Village, Colorado, for a skiingRead the story …
UM Presentation Focuses on Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore’s Ties
Literary researchers to examine authors' literary and family connections
September 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scholars will explore the literary and family connections shared by Mississippi authors Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore during a brown bag event at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. The event, set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 in the Faulker Room, features a discussion by literary scholars Suzanne Marrs and AnnetteRead the story …
‘Fame – The Musical’ Coming to Ford Center this Week
Production set for one performance Thursday evening
September 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Fame – The Musical” makes a stop at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts this week as part of the acclaimed production’s North American tour. The musical is set for one performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 29). Tickets, which range from $57 to $69 each,Read the story …
Symposium to Highlight Eggleston Exhibit at UM Museum
Panel discussions to examine photographer's influence and experiences
September 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss – “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston” presented by the University of Mississippi Museum features 36 works from the fine art photographer in an exclusive exhibition of the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition, sponsored by Friends of the Museum, runs through Jan. 14, 2017. The public is invited to anRead the story …
Registration Open for Campus Recreation’s Rebel Trail Challenge
Proceeds benefit Bill Kingery Outstanding Student Scholarship Fund
September 22, 2016 by
Are you ready for an epic adventure race? Ole Miss Campus Recreation is preparing for its third annual Rebel Trail Challenge, coming up Nov. 12. The race, open to University of Mississippi students and anyone in the surrounding community, combines distance, teamwork and plenty of obstacles for runners to climb, crawl and conquer. The 5-mileRead the story …
UM Student’s Drive Helps Him Accomplish Goals
P.J. Sheffield doesn't let his disability define him
September 20, 2016 by
University of Mississippi senior P.J. Sheffield has not missed an Ole Miss football or baseball game in seven years. He’s been to every home basketball game for five years, and every fall Friday for the last 12 years, he has been on the sidelines at Saltillo High School’s football games. A general studies major whoRead the story …
Scientist Finds New Calling at Ole Miss
September 19, 2016 by
University of Mississippi graduate student Yelda Serinagaoglu grew up in Ankara, Turkey, with a deep love for science. She was an active student when her life suddenly and completely changed. When Serinagaoglu was 15 years old, she was in a car accident that broke her back, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. Her majorRead the story …
Second Annual Sarahfest Kicks Off Sept. 25
Festival to feature indie musician Jessica Lea Mayfield and artist Claudia DeMonte
September 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi will showcase live music, film, art installations and more at its second annual Sarahfest arts and music festival, which runs Sept. 25-29. Headliners include acclaimed indie musician Jessica Lea Mayfield and artist and activist Claudia DeMonte. The festivalRead the story …