OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi ROTC programs host the annual 9/11 Memorial Run at 6:45 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 8) in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks on New York and Washington. The run, which is in remembrance of the victimsRead the story …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Run Set for Saturday
First responders and general public invited to offer support and participate
September 4, 2018 by
Honors College Welcomes 14 Freshman Scholars
Recipients awarded prestigious scholarships from numerous sources
August 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One is a wedding violinist. Another is an award-winning broadcaster with a love of journalism. And one was a star lacrosse player. These are just three of the 14 freshmen this fall at the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who received a total of $434,000 from four of theRead the story …
Faulkner Scholar Jay Watson Addresses UM Freshmen, First-Year Students
Annual Fall Convocation features medallion presentation, Creed recitation
August 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Discussing one of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Faulkner’s best-known short stories Tuesday (Aug. 21), scholar Judson ‘Jay’ Watson encouraged University of Mississippi students to expand their mindsets during their time on campus. The university’s Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and professor of English delivered the keynote address during the university’s annual FallRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Junior Wades into Study at Water Security Institute
Jordan Wescovich part of two-week study of Gulf Coast's water security issues
August 22, 2018 by
Understanding the importance of water quality and availability, a University of Mississippi engineering student participated in the Mississippi Water Security Institute, which took place May 13-27. Jordan Wescovich, a junior chemical engineering major from Ocean Springs, was among 17 students selected for the program. Students from Mississippi State University, Jackson State University, the University ofRead the story …
University to Host Third Technology Summit
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, industry leaders to discuss need for STEM education in state
August 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Business and industry leaders will gather in Oxford next week to discuss technology, education and workforce development at the third annual University of Mississippi Technology Summit. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter will host U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and technology leaders Wednesday (Aug. 29) for the event. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the GertrudeRead the story …
Welcome Month Offers Dozens of Activities for Students, Community
Expanded annual event scheduled through Sept. 14
August 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the 2018-19 academic year draws near, members of the University of Mississippi community have plenty of activities to get them plugged in during Welcome Month, which runs through Sept. 14. “The start of the year is always a special time for Ole Miss, with new students and faculty, new relationships andRead the story …
Larry Grantham Memorialized on Highway 27
Late Ole Miss, New York Jets football great was Super Bowl III champ with Joe Namath
August 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Before Eli, even before Archie, there was Larry Grantham. The Manning family’s two-generational association with Ole Miss Rebel football, the NFL and Super Bowl championships is legendary. Yet the late Crystal Springs native’s track record was no less stellar. And as Manning Way honors their family’s legacy on the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …