OXFORD, Miss. – A generous donation to the Ole Miss Food Bank from a local merchant is helping ensure more University of Mississippi students and employees have opportunities to receive a varied selection of healthy food at no cost to them this academic year. The Kroger supermarket in Oxford has given $11,000 to the campusRead the story …
Ole Miss Food Bank Receives Generous Donation
Oxford Kroger gives $11,000 to help curb student, employee hunger
September 10, 2019 by
Campuswide Effort Aims to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement launches yearlong campaign
September 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seeking to create a more inclusive campus environment at the University of Mississippi, the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement is introducing a new educational framework. “All In at UM” is a yearlong effort that includes guest speakers, workshops, dialogues and other programs to expand cultural awareness, challenge bias attitudes and behaviors,Read the story …
Family Ties: Connection Leads Triplets to Ole Miss
Next-Generation Rebels: Sanders siblings recruited by Anne Weston, Katherine and Will Sistrunk
September 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It’s fairly common for siblings and children of University of Mississippi alumni to attend the family alma mater. But in the case of Calvin, Isabella and Sophia Sanders, it wasn’t their parents who most influenced their decision – it was another set of triplets. The incoming freshman triplets were actually drawn toRead the story …
Calls for Innovation Highlight Fourth UM Technology Summit
Annual event features Sen. Wicker, FCC chairman, Comcast CEO
August 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Preparation for inevitable change was the recurring theme as representatives from computer, telecommunications, Internet and cybersecurity industries spoke Wednesday (Aug. 28) at the University of Mississippi’s fourth annual Technology Summit. Presenters and panelists addressed such topics as workforce diversity, expansion of rural broadband and technology applications during the event in the GertrudeRead the story …
School of Engineering Awards Scholarships to 24 Freshmen
Recipients of Brevard Family, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson scholarships hail from seven states
August 26, 2019 by
Twenty-four University of Mississippi freshmen have been named recipients of top scholarships in the School of Engineering this fall. Representing Mississippi, Nebraska, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas and Illinois, they are this year’s Brevard Family, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson scholars. The exceptional group of students posted an average ACT score of 33 and 3.98Read the story …
Two Engineering Majors among 2019 UM Stamps Scholars
Robert Hughes to study electrical engineering and mathematics; Lydia Robbins seeking degree in biomedical engineering
August 23, 2019 by
Robert Hughes of Ocean Springs and Lydia Robbins of Oxford are two of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Stamps Family Scholarship program. Hughes plans to study electrical engineering and mathematics, while Robbins hopes to earn a degree in biomedical engineering. As part of the Stamps scholarship program, Hughes and Robbins will have access toRead the story …
UM Museum, RebelWell Partnership Melds Mental and Physical Exercises
Collaborative activities promote critical thinking and bodily movement
August 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While most University of Mississippi Museum visitors might visit the galleries to observe the latest art exhibitions, an ongoing partnership with a campuswide health program offers patrons opportunities to add physical exercise to their mental activity. University Museum and Historic Houses is a RebelWell partner for both meditation and physical activity. OfferingsRead the story …
News You Can Use: What Is Southern, Y’all?
UM's William F. Winter Professor of History shares traditions, trends in region's culture
August 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether it’s using the phrase “y’all,” showing regional hospitality or preparing and enjoying specialty foods and beverages, most Mississippians think they know what it means to be a Southerner. But according to a University of Mississippi expert on the subject, there’s more to truly being “from the South” than living below theRead the story …
Ryan Ozment Recognized by Environmental Organization
UM alumna named Air and Waste Management Association Outstanding Young Professional
August 20, 2019 by
Ryan Ozment is all about air pollution control in Mississippi. The University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumna (BSChE 14) recently received the Outstanding Young Professional Award from the Air and Waste Management Association, a professional organization for those involved in the environmental field. The award recognizes individuals who are pursuing excellence in their careers andRead the story …
Vince Rodriguez’s Write of Passage
UM electrical engineering alumnus authors his first textbook
August 20, 2019 by
Vince Rodriguez literally has written his way to success. The three-time University of Mississippi electrical engineering graduate (BSEE 94, MS 96, PhD 99) has written 30 journal and magazine articles and over 58 conference papers. Most recently, Rodriguez authored “Anechoic Range Design for Electromagnetic Measurements,” a textbook on the subject. The electromagnetic anechoic chamber wasRead the story …