OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in a series of events this week promoting the UM Creed. Presented by the Associated Student Body, the annual Creed Week features activities designed to unite the campus community. Each tenet stated within the creed is highlighted one day during theRead the story …
Grammy Winners Highlight 2021-22 Ford Center Season
Slate also includes theater, jazz, blues and classical performances
September 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grammy Award-winning classical and pop acts highlight the 2021-22 season of performances scheduled at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The fall 2021 schedule opens Sept. 14 with the world premiere of the multimedia experience “Voices of Mississippi.” The program features musical performances by notable MississippiRead the story …
CME Students, Volunteers Help Upgrade Grove Grocery
Remodeled space, new equipment make pantry better able to serve UM community
August 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grove Grocery, the University of Mississippi‘s food pantry, recently got an upgrade, thanks to students and staff in the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Housed in Kinard Hall, Room 213, Grove Grocery provides free meals and hygiene items for Ole Miss students and employees. The revamp took place late last springRead the story …
University Community Remembers Luther August Knight Jr.
Beloved biology professor helped establish UM Field Station, conducted groundbreaking research
August 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family and members of the University of Mississippi community are fondly recalling memories of the late Luther Augustus Knight Jr., a beloved retired biology professor whose noteworthy achievements included helping establish the university’s renowned Field Station. Knight, 90, died Aug. 23 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley. Services were Aug. 26Read the story …
New Center for Mathematics and Science Education Director Takes Charge
Alice Steimle has helped lead center's programs to improve STEM education for 14 years
August 12, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fourteen years ago, Alice Steimle joined the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi as an assistant instructional professor and project manager. Two promotions later, she recently became the center’s new director. The CMSE’s mission is to improve mathematics and science education in Mississippi by helping build relationshipsRead the story …
Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil Set to Deliver Fall Convocation Keynote
Annual welcome for new and transfer students returns to in-person format Aug. 24
August 12, 2021 by
Note: The University of Mississippi Fall Convocation has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the Grove. OXFORD, Miss. – Aimee Nezhukumatathil, University of Mississippi English professor and award-winning author, will deliver the keynote address to the university’s first-year/transfer class Aug. 24 during the annual Fall Convocation. The in-person event beginsRead the story …
Cafer Named Director of Center for Population Studies
Expert overseeing census, other data important to meeting research needs
July 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anne M. Cafer has assumed duties as director of the University of Mississippi‘s Center for Population Studies, which works to educate, conduct research and engage in public outreach concerning population issues across the state. Since July 1, the assistant professor of sociology has been overseeing outreach related to public data for theRead the story …
A Big Thank You to All Our Donors
School of Engineering thriving through faithful financial support of alumni and friends
July 23, 2021 by
Ole Miss Engineering thrives, in part, because of the help of our donors. In the past four years, nearly $2 million in scholarships has been awarded because of your generosity. In addition, donations to the Woods Society funded student activities and student organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, the American Society of Civil Engineers andRead the story …
Memories of Marie Malveaux
University's second Black faculty member fondly remembered for her kindness and support
July 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alumni and former administrators of the University of Mississippi are fondly remembering the late Marie Alexandria Malveaux, the university’s second African American faculty member, a caring mentor to all students and a dedicated scholar who sought to build community both on and off campus. Malveaux, 93, died June 17 in her homeRead the story …
School of Engineering Welcomes New Professors
Five hires eager to join faculty of mechanical, civil and chemical engineering departments
July 20, 2021 by
Starting in August, five new faces will be among the faculty in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. Joining the Department of Mechanical Engineering are Samrat Choudhury, associate professor; and Meysam Heydari Gharahchesmeh, assistant professor. Nathan E. Murray, associate professor; and Byron S. Villacorta, assistant professor; will join the Department of Chemical Engineering. AmirarsalanRead the story …