OXFORD, Miss. – Two years in the making, a new Bachelor of Science in Economics degree program is being offered at the University of Mississippi. The only one of its kind in Mississippi, the program was approved recently by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Expected to enroll a minimum ofRead the story …
UM Launches New Bachelor of Economics Degree
University is the sole state institution to offer program
November 30, 2017 by
Matt O’Keefe to Head UM Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Veteran administrator assumes duties in January, envisions growth and expansion
November 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With decades of professional and research experience, Matthew J. O’Keefe has been named the new executive director of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi. A native of Rolla, Missouri, O’Keefe assumes his duties Jan. 1. Besides administrative oversight of personnel, facilities and operations, he is responsibleRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Is VP of Sales at Nansemond
Kelly Holloman credits UM education with concrete career
November 29, 2017 by
Kelly Holloman has served steadily in the construction industry since earning his civil engineering degree from the University of Mississippi in 1994. Before becoming vice president of sales at Nansemond Pre-Cast Concrete Co. in Suffolk, Virginia, Holloman was a senior project manager for Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, a planning and design firm in the Richmond andRead the story …
UM Community Called to Bless Books and Bears
Donations sought for 20th annual distribution for children of Facilities Management employees
November 29, 2017 by
‘Tis the season to be good and not naughty. It’s time to add a little “ho-ho-ho!” to your “Hotty Toddy.” Donations for the 20th annual Books and Bears program are being accepted through Dec. 14. Toys and books received by then will be given away Dec. 15 to children of UM Department of Facilities Management andRead the story …
Daniel Roberts Reflects Upon His Days with UM Black Student Union
Organization provided support, fellowship and opportunities for many African-American students
November 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While others may have questioned Daniel Roberts’ decision to enroll at the University of Mississippi, the Moss Point native felt no apprehension about being on campus. And any doubts about whether he belonged soon disappeared, thanks to his involvement in the Black Student Union. “Black Student Union was a safe space forRead the story …
Wild Mushrooms Topic for November Science Cafe
Biologist Jason Hoeksema will discuss ecology and culinary potential of fungi
November 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The ecology and edibility of wild mushrooms is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Lusa Bakery and Cafe, 1120 North LamarRead the story …
Adopt-a-Basket Program Helps Feed UM Families
Donations being accepted through mid-November
November 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As winter holidays draw near, the University of Mississippi community is working together to provide meals for area families in need. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the 13th Adopt-a-Basket program is accepting food donations at the Jackson Avenue Center. Collection dates and times are noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 13, 8 a.m.Read the story …
McLean Institute to Co-Host Pitch Night for Entrepreneurs
Free Nov. 7 event designed to spur ideas and collaborations
November 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Entrepreneurs and anyone interested in starting his or her own businesses in the Lafayette County-Oxford-University community are encouraged to attend a gathering of the minds Nov. 7 at the Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the program begins at 7. The event is free and open toRead the story …