Looking for a little adventure this spring? Ole Miss Outdoors can help, with a slate of adventure trips and training clinics that offers plenty of opportunities for wonderful experiences. Here’s some of the schedule highlights for this spring: Feb. 13-15: Bass and Trout Fishing; Bull Shoals, Arkansas Feb. 20-22: Backpacking in the Sipsey Wilderness; Double Springs,Read the story …
UM Museum, Meek Hall Featured in Monthly Oxford Art Crawl
January 27, 2015 by
Art crawl season returns today (Jan. 27) with the first Oxford Arts Crawl of 2015. The free event kicks off at 6 p.m. with plenty of exhibits spanning a wide range of visual arts. The University of Mississippi Museum will feature Lee Renniger’s “A Light Passage,” which uses ceramics to portray elements of the garden.Read the story …
‘Anything Goes’ Wednesday at Ford Center
Broadway production features lively music, classic Porter tunes
January 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts continues its lineup of top-notch entertainment this spring, with the national Broadway tour of Tony Award-winning musical “Anything Goes” coming up Jan. 28. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55 for the balcony, $61 for the mezzanine and $66.50 forRead the story …
Museum Mini Masters Make Masterpieces
January 22, 2015 by
Young artists are invited to unlock their creativity this semester at the University of Mississippi Museum. The museum, in conjunction with the Powerhouse Community Arts Center, is hosting Mini Masters, a drop-in workshop series for toddlers and their parent or guardian. The workshops give children ages 2 to 5 chances to create their own littleRead the story …
UM Has Highest Ever Wintersession Enrollment
Financial aid, travel opportunities help spur growth
January 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even on winter break, students just can’t stay away from Ole Miss. Enrollment for the University of Mississippi’s two-week Wintersession term is at an all-time high with more than 3,300 students. The term, which includes 10 days of class followed by a final exam, allows students to earn three hours of credit, keeping manyRead the story …
8 Ways Ole Miss Gave Back in 2014
December 22, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi works diligently to strengthen the surrounding community. Here’s a quick look at just some of the ways the Ole Miss family helped others in 2014. San Mateo Empowerment Project The San Mateo Empowerment Project began when UM students met with the people of San Mateo, Belize, and recognized the need forRead the story …
ArtZone Program Gives Children a Peek into Ford Center Activities
December 21, 2014 by
The University Museum collaborated with the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts this semester and took its ArtZone after-school program to see a unique art display. Tibetan monks, on campus to perform in “Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance,” created a meticulous work of art called a mandala made from colored sand inRead the story …
Michelle Obama Speaks Highly of UM’s Work on Child Nutrition
December 19, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi’s National Food Service Management Institute has been nationally recognized for its work to improve nutrition programs for children. First lady Michelle Obama recorded a PSA to offer encouragement to nutrition professionals who work with public schools. First lady Michelle Obama offers encouragement to continue serving healthy meals from NFSMI on Vimeo. The instituteRead the story …
University’s Spirit of Giving: Financial Aid
UM awarded $60 million in undergraduate scholarships; 79 percent of freshmen get scholarship or grants
December 19, 2014 by
At the University of Mississippi, 79 percent of incoming full-time freshmen receive scholarships, grants or both. ‘Tis the season of giving, and the university is doing its part by offering an abundance of aid. To make attending college easier, prospective freshmen can apply for nearly every institutional scholarship with just one application. The priority deadline forRead the story …
Eight Honored at CIE Ambassadors Dinner
December 18, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, launched over the summer, has a mission to inspire students to create new businesses and enhance the state’s economy. As a way to carry out that mission, the CIE recognized eight ambassadors recently at the first CIE Ambassadors Dinner. “The CIE Ambassadors is a wonderful ideaRead the story …