OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi annual United Way campaign is underway with a goal of raising at least $150,000 of the United Way’s $525,000 communitywide goal. “Oxford has recently lost several large businesses, and this impacts both our ability to raise funds and the people that need United Way assistance,” said Lucile McCook,Read the story …
UM United Campaign Way Underway
Goal is $150,000 for annual fundraiser to benefit LOU community
October 27, 2017 by
Still Time for Tailgating around Brevard Hall
Sponsorships available for next season's home football games
October 26, 2017 by
As if life is not grand enough in the world of Ole Miss Engineering, during the fall semester, there is an added element of football, free food, outstanding student organizations, wonderful alumni, faculty and staff, friends and prospective students all converging on a premier real estate spot on the Circle. Multiple red and blue tentsRead the story …
Engineering Students Take Study USA Intersession Course in New York City
Civil engineering professor guides class to close-up of bridges, sites in the Big Apple
October 26, 2017 by
During May 2017 intersession, seven University of Mississippi civil engineering students ventured to New York City as enrollees of a new course titled “Bridges of New York.” The first offering proved to be an adventure in many respects for all involved. “The idea for the course grew out of a bridge engineering course I taughtRead the story …
13 Engineering Students Named Brevard, Adler Scholars
Freshmen hail from four states and represent several majors
October 26, 2017 by
Thirteen University of Mississippi students have been named recipients of major scholarships in the School of Engineering this fall. Representing Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois and Tennessee, they are this year’s Brevard and John G. Adler scholars. This exceptional group of students posted an average ACT score of 33.4 and an average 3.92 high school grade-point average.Read the story …
Physics Department Offers Ghoulish Fun
Spooky Physics Night provides frights and excitement with a side of science
October 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents Spooky Physics Night on Friday (Oct. 27) in Lewis Hall. The program, which runs 7-9 p.m., includes a stage show at 7:45 p.m. Hands-on activities through the evening include freezing objectsRead the story …
Students with Disabilities Find Welcoming Environment, Assistance
ADA-compliant facilities, disability services assist in adapting to campus routines
October 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Before Valentine’s Day 2011, Rhett Unbehagen did not consider himself to be a person with a disability. But while running on his high school campus that day, the University of Mississippi student experienced a 70 percent loss in his lung capacity. Barely breathing and covered with hives, he was rushed to theRead the story …
UM Black Student Union Begins Golden Anniversary Celebration
Activities, media campaign among observances to culminate in March 2018
October 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Black Student Union, one of the oldest student organizations at the University of Mississippi, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of special promotions and events scheduled through March 2018. “From its founding, the Black Student Union has remained steadfast in its mission to keep the University of Mississippi moving forward,”Read the story …
Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves Produced by Colliding Neutron Stars
Joint LIGO-Virgo discovery marks first cosmic event observed in both gravitational waves and light
October 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, scientists have directly detected gravitational waves – ripples in space and time – in addition to light from the spectacular collision of two neutron stars. This marks the first time that a cosmic event has been viewed in both gravitational waves and light. The discovery was made usingRead the story …
UM Town Hall Features Strategic Plan Unveiling
Chancellor, provost share vision for university's future, invite ideas for achieving goals
October 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Responding to ideas and hopes expressed more than a year ago at the University of Mississippi’s first-ever universitywide Town Hall, UM officials unveiled a new strategic plan for the institution’s future success Wednesday (Oct. 11) at the second Town Hall. Similar to the inaugural event, hundreds of students, faculty, staff and alumniRead the story …
Truth-Telling Teeth is Topic for October Science Cafe
Anthropologist Carolyn Freiwald is second lecturer for fall semester
October 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of teeth in anthropological investigations and modern forensics is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Lusa Bakery Bistro andRead the story …