OXFORD, Miss. – Most University of Mississippi students are restricted from parking in certain areas of campus, but that is about to change for Don Zielenski and other Purple Heart recipients at Ole Miss. The sophomore from south Texas is the first to receive the new Purple Heart Parking Pass, which allows owners to parkRead the story …
Veterans with Purple Hearts Honored with Reserved Parking
Dedication ceremonies scheduled April 24 in front of the Lyceum
April 19, 2018 by
Nanomedicine Topic for Semester’s Final UM Science Cafe
Chalet Tan to discuss how nanotechnology is transforming diagnosis, imaging and treatment of diseases
April 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of nanotechnology in the diagnosis, imaging and treatment of human diseases is the topic of the University of Mississippi’s next monthly Science Cafe. Chalet Tan, associate professor of pharmaceutics and drug delivery and research associate professor in UM’s Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, will discuss “NanoMedicine: Less is More” TuesdayRead the story …
University Sets STEM Fest for Weekend
Multiple open houses, demonstrations and lectures planned for Friday and Saturday
April 17, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In celebration of scientific investigation and its benefits and in support for publicly funded science, the University of Mississippi is hosting a two-day focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics this weekend. The university’s STEM Fest, scheduled for Friday (April 20) on the Oxford campus and Saturday (April 21) at the UMRead the story …
Jaz Brisack Named UM’s 15th Truman Scholar
Oxford junior was among three Ole Miss finalists for prestigious award
April 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jaz Brisack, a junior at the University of Mississippi, has been named the university’s 15th Harry S. Truman Scholar. Brisack was one of three UM finalists for the coveted scholarship. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter surprised the Oxford native and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College student Wednesday (April 11) with the announcement in the Lyceum.Read the story …
Campus Organization Offers Support for Children of the Imprisoned
New group sets first meeting for April 17
April 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new support group at the University of Mississippi aims to provide support and offer a voice for students whose parents are incarcerated. Serving Children of Incarcerated Parents will have its kickoff meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 17 in the Guyton Annex, Room 210. Membership is limited to Ole Miss students, facultyRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Recipients honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2017-18 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at Ole Miss. The inductees were honored Friday afternoon (April 6) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A campus committee chooses Hall ofRead the story …
Ray Hawkins Named New UPD Chief
Former associate director has been with department for more than two decades
April 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though Ray Hawkins has officially been chief of the University of Mississippi Police Department less than a week, he’s been preparing for the position for a lifetime. Hawkins was named the new chief March 30 by Brandi Hephner LaBanc, UM vice chancellor for student affairs. He replaces former Chief Tim Potts, whoRead the story …
University Hosts 30th Annual State Geography Bee
April 6 event is preliminary to National Geographic Society competition in Washington, D.C.
April 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 30th annual Mississippi State Geographic Bee, a preliminary to the National Geographic Society’s competition, is scheduled for Friday (April 6) at the University of Mississippi. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m. in the Jackson Avenue Center. Following a welcome, preliminary rounds start after 9 a.m. The final rounds beginRead the story …
Honors College Student Named Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow
Elizabeth Boyer among 16 chosen for prestigious summer program at George Washington's estate
April 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A student in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi has been selected as a 2018 Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow. Elizabeth Boyer of Houston, a junior economics major with a minor in intelligence and security studies, is among 16 university students nationwide chosen for the prestigious six-week summerRead the story …
English Professor to Share New Poetry Tuesday
Aimee Nezhukumatahil's reading from 'Oceanic' begins at 5 p.m. at Off Square Books
April 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor will share excerpts from her latest collection of poetry Tuesday (April 3) on the Oxford Square. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English in the university’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, will read from “Oceanic” (2018, Copper Canyon Books) beginning at 5 p.m. in Off SquareRead the story …