OXFORD, Miss. – The United Way of Oxford is asking the University of Mississippi community to give any donation possible – large or small – to help fund 25 programs and two community coalitions in Lafayette County. The university’s annual United Way campaign officially kicked off Wednesday (Sept. 26) with a goal of raising atRead the story …
United Way Launches Campaign to Help Fund Local Groups
Goal is $140,000 for annual fundraiser to benefit LOU community
September 27, 2018 by
The Storied Life of Charley Calhoun
Civil engineering alumnus's prestigious career spans decades, miles and milestones
September 24, 2018 by
Charles “Charley” A. Calhoun (BSCE 61) never set his sights on becoming well-known. Yet, the University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus’s career has made him somewhat of a living legend within the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, where he was employed for more than 50 years. “My father had a strong influence on me,” said Calhoun,Read the story …
UM Sets Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Observances
Film series, panel discussions and book readings among events scheduled
September 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A five-film series, five panel discussions and a book reading are among the events scheduled as the University of Mississippi observes Hispanic Heritage Month. The four-week celebration began with a film Friday (Sept. 13) and ends Oct. 18 with another film. A kickoff event was held Monday (Sept. 17) in the TriplettRead the story …
Moon of Saturn Topic for First Science Cafe of Fall Semester
Visiting professor Jennifer Meyer to discuss tides, oceans and the possibility of life on Enceladus
September 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The surprising discovery of liquid water on one of Saturn’s moons is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 18) at its newRead the story …
Seven UM Freshmen Named 2018 Stamps Scholars
Students exemplify best of scholarship, community service and leadership
September 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven members of the 2018 freshman class at the University of Mississippi have the distinction of being Stamps Foundation Scholarship recipients. The Stamps Scholarships at Ole Miss are the most comprehensive, full scholarship packages for in-state and out-of-state students. This year’s cohort is: Shahbaz W. Gul and Qihang “Jeffrey” Wang, of Oxford;Read the story …
Construction Projects at UM Nearing Completion
Building renovations, traffic expansions designed to improve campus life
September 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several construction projects at the University of Mississippi are expected to be completed during the 2018-19 academic year. Construction crews already have reworked the roundabout in front of Guyton Hall to align with Guyton Place and Magnolia Drive. The new design, which opened Aug. 10, allows for a safer roadway for pedestriansRead the story …
Special Collections Announces Fall Brown Bag Lecture Series
All noon events in the Faulkner Room are open to the public
September 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The public is invited to six lectures brown bag lectures hosted this fall by the Department of Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi Library. All the events begin at noon in the Faulkner Room, on the third floor of the J.D. Williams Library. “Special Collections is thrilled to announceRead the story …
Game, Set and Match: UM Faculty, Staff Find Fulfillment Playing Tennis
Several university employees regularly compete in USTA tournaments
September 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Underneath an early evening sunset and amid warm mid-August temperatures, four players meet for a doubles tennis match. Dressed comfortably in shorts, T-shirts and sneakers, they take their respective positions on the courts at the Country Club of Oxford. The server for the starting team bounces the ball a few times againstRead the story …