Beginning this week, the University Avenue bridge on the University of Mississippi campus will be partially closed. On Wednesday, a project will begin to increase the bridge’s load capacity in preparation for additional construction traffic next summer, while the Chucky Mullins Drive roundabout is being built. During construction, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and passable to vehicles through one traffic lane in eachRead the story …
Join the UM Museum for a ‘Night of Whimzy’
Event will allow adult participants to create their own masterpieces
June 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Join the University of Mississippi Museum and Studio Whimzy for a Night of Whimzy at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 21). Studio Whimzy, an Oxford business, offers acrylic painting and ceramic workshops for adults. This partnership with the UM Museum will allow participants to paint their own masterpieces inspired by Marie Hull’s magnolia paintingRead the story …
Join Ole Miss Campus Recreation for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson
June 20, 2016 by
Ole Miss Campus Recreation invites all children and their families to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (June 24) at the Turner Center swimming pool. The free event is part of a worldwide effort to promote swimming safety and the importance of swim lessons, said Mark Garneau, UniversityRead the story …
Two UM Graduate Students Selected for Prestigious Writer’s Conference
Participants to spend two weeks studying under veteran authors at University of the South
June 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi graduate students have been selected to participate in the 27th session of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference this summer in Tennessee. Molly McCully Brown and Jan Verberkmoes are John and Renee Grisham Fellows in the university’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. Both were nominated by faculty membersRead the story …
UM Graduates Selected for Prestigious Business Development Program
Developers of Curtsy dress rental app headed to Silicon Valley to expand venture
June 17, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi graduates have landed major support from a Silicon Valley business incubator as they work to expand their mobile platform that helps college students rent formalwear to and from fellow students. Sara Kiparizoska, of Laurel, who graduated earlier this month with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, and William Ault, a 2015Read the story …
Rebel Quest Day Camp Offers Fun Learning Opportunities
June 13, 2016 by
Are you looking for an educational and fun opportunity for your children this summer? Well, look no further than Rebel Quest! Rebel Quest, a University of Mississippi day camp, is an opportunity for Lil’ Rebels (rising first- through third-graders) and Junior Rebels (rising fourth- through sixth-graders) to keep their brains and bodies active through funRead the story …
Neumann Finishes Ole Miss Degree after 45 Years
June 2, 2016 by
Johnny Neumann lit up the scoreboard during his time as a basketball player at the University of Mississippi. In the 1970-71 season, Neumann scored an average of 40 points per game – and this was before the three-point shot was part of the game. He led the Rebels to a 113-90 win over rival LSU,Read the story …
Ole Miss Outdoors Offers Summer Full of Adventure
June 2, 2016 by
Ole Miss Outdoors will continue to take the University of Mississippi and Oxford community on exciting trips this summer. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in all these events, including local day trips and weekend getaways. Here’s the full schedule of summer trips: White Water Rafting on the Chattooga River, MountainRead the story …
UM Students Recognized by Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters
Broadcast group wins 20 awards at annual competition
May 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi broadcast students were recognized for outstanding performance by the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters, bringing home 20 awards in the contest for college students. Student newscast “NewsWatch” won the award for Best Newscast for the fifth year in a row. Senior Shelby Sansone from Memphis, Tennessee, won the award forRead the story …
Construction Projects Continue to Transform Campus
New facilities, renovations will help accommodate growing Ole Miss student body
May 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The student population continues to grow at the University of Mississippi. As a result, the Oxford campus is growing and improving to accommodate the influx of students. Over the next few years, several major construction projects will enhance campus life for students, faculty and staff. Here’s a brief look at current andRead the story …