OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi hosts its inaugural “TEDx” talk Oct. 31 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The 9 a.m. event will feature 10 brief lectures from university faculty members to showcase “ideas worth spreading.” “TEDxUM 2015” uses the TED Talks conference format, which brings together lecturers and other participantsRead the story …
University to Host Inaugural ‘TEDx’ Talk
Oct. 31 event to feature 10 brief lectures
September 29, 2015 by
UM Physicists Pleased with Advanced LIGO First Data Collection
Operation of the groundbreaking international collaboration's technology has begun
September 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of University of Mississippi physicists involved in the creation of a groundbreaking technology designed to observe ripples in the fabric of space and time are elated that it began collecting data recently. The Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory Project, created using significant contributions from UM scientists, initiated operations Sept. 18.Read the story …
UM Museum to Host Peri Schwartz Exhibition
Renowned abstract artist to attend Oct. 27 reception
September 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum continues its trend of modern exhibits with “Paintings – Drawings – Prints,” from renowned abstract painter Peri Schwartz. The exhibit will be showcased at the museum through Jan. 3, 2016. The artist will attend an open reception Oct. 27 at the museum as part of the OxfordRead the story …
‘Teddy Ferrara’ Opens Ole Miss Theatre’s New Season
Performances continue through Oct. 4
September 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The curtain went up this week on Ole Miss Theatre‘s 2015-2016 season with the staging of “Teddy Ferrara.” The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Sept. 24) and Friday and continue nightly Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 1-2, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 27) and again Oct. 3-4.Read the story …
Special Collections Closed for Mold Removal
Materials remain available for use either online or by special arrangement
September 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Department of Archives and Special Collections at the J.D. Williams Library is temporarily closed so workers can clean up mold, and though it’s unknown how long the remediation will take, there are still many ways to access large portions of the collection. The library still offers substantial accessRead the story …
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Coming to Ford Center
Production offers family-friendly entertainment
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will continue its Ford Series Tuesday (Sept. 29) with a family-friendly production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The musical, created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the Biblical story of Joseph, who went from being sold by his brothersRead the story …
ATO Chapter Honored with True Merit Award
UM fraternity receives award for eighth straight year
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Delta Psi chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Mississippi received the True Merit award at the ATO national convention for its outstanding accomplishments for the 2014-15 academic year. This is the eighth year in a row for the UM fraternity. “Because of Mississippi’s proven success as a chapter, individual membersRead the story …
Opera Rising Stars Concert Series Coming to Ford Center
Performance features some of opera's favorite arias, duets and classic performances
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will continue its Artist Series Monday (Sept. 28) with a performance by the Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series. The concert series tour allows opera fans around the country to see these extraordinary young performers beginning their careers. The event is to includeRead the story …
Visiting Scholars from Ohio, Utah to Headline Writing Symposium
September 22, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Registration is open for the fifth annual Transitioning to College Writing Symposium at the University of Mississippi. The symposium, set for Oct. 1-2, is hosted by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and is open to area English, language arts and writing instructors from high schools, community colleges and universities. Attendees mayRead the story …
UM Donates Football Tickets to City, County
Ole Miss offers thanks for local governments' assistance with game days
September 22, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To show their appreciation for all the work Oxford and Lafayette County employees do to assist the University of Mississippi with its home football games, Ole Miss officials donated 500 tickets to the Ole Miss-Vanderbilt football game to the two local governments. The donation was made Thursday afternoon on the steps ofRead the story …