OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s online MBA program is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 list of 25 Best Online MBA Programs. UM tied Ball State University for No. 16. Other SEC schools on the list include Florida at No. 4, Auburn (No. 10) and Mississippi State (tied with theRead the story …
UM Ranks Among Nation’s Best Online MBA Programs
U.S. News & World Report lists university in Top 25
January 23, 2015 by
David Calder Named Leader in Law
Mississippi Business Journal honors UM clinical professor's stellar career
January 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 20 years, Oxford attorney David Calder has made major contributions to various clinics in the University of Mississippi School of Law. Fittingly, the clinical professor recently received a 2014 Mississippi Business Journal Leaders in Law award and was chosen among the top 10 leaders from among the 40 honorees. The fifthRead the story …
Distinguished Researcher Nominations Due
Prestigious award recognizes UM faculty for achievement, creativity
January 14, 2015 by
No doubt University of Mississippi faculty members find outstanding scholarship, distinguished research and creative service are rewarding in their own right. That said, being selected for campuswide recognition – not to mention the monetary prize – must certainly add something to their gratification. Nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award are beingRead the story …
The UM-Andrae Crouch Connection
Late gospel singer's association with Ole Miss spans nearly four decades
January 9, 2015 by
As it has probably become known to the world by the time you read this, gospel music legend Andrae Crouch passed Thursday (Jan. 8). While people die every day, the multi-Grammy Award winner’s death is particularly poignant for me and hopefully, once you’ve read this blog, of interest to the University of Mississippi community asRead the story …
UM Staff, Students Join MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gathering to improve area schools, assisted living facilities
January 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students and staff are leading efforts to improve living conditions in Lafayette County and Oxford during 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Oxford Activity Center. Program participants include UM Dean of StudentsRead the story …
Medical Center Launches Accelerated Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Project addresses state's shortage of advanced nursing leaders, chronic health problems
January 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Boldly responding to the severe shortage of advanced practice nurse leaders and the prevalence of multiple chronic conditions statewide, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Nursing has developed an innovative new pathway to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Robin Wilkerson, director of the nursing school’s program on the university’sRead the story …
Top 9 Most Anticipated UM Events of 2015
See what made the list and then Tweet your own items, responses
December 29, 2014 by
Looking back, 2014 brought many memorable moments at the University of Mississippi. A few were not so pleasant, but the majority of them were definitely causes for celebration. As we approach the new year, here are the Top 9 Most Anticipated UM Events of 2015: Completion of Construction Projects. Hopefully, we’ll finally have the long-awaited five-storyRead the story …
‘Mr. Magazine’ Making Media Mark
UM's Samir Husni interviewed for American Public Media report
December 22, 2014 by
Samir Husni, University of Mississippi professor and director of the Magazine Innovation Center in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, is sharing his expertise on magazines on a radio segment of Marketplace Business, a nationally syndicated program produced by American Public Media. Over the course of nearly 30 years, Husni, known as “Mr.Read the story …
UM Employees Play Santa’s Helpers
Books and Bears program changes venue, sets new record for donations distributed
December 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There will be many more presents under a lot of University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees’ trees on Christmas Day, thanks to the generosity of the campus community and its Black Faculty and Staff Organization. Smiles abounded Friday morning (Dec. 19) in the Gertrude Castellow Ford Ballroom at the Inn at OleRead the story …
Reed Serves as Role Model for UM Engineering
Successful civil engineering alumnus is savoring career, supporting alma mater
December 17, 2014 by
Growing up in the Mississippi Delta, W.R. “Bob” Reed’s two great loves were working in the family-owned lumberyard and watching University of Mississippi sporting events. “My father was in the construction business, so I had construction in my blood,” the Cleveland native said. “Civil engineering was suggested to me by Dad. I chose Ole MissRead the story …