OXFORD, Miss. – This year marks the 14th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on domestic American soil, and the University of Mississippi’s ROTC program honors those who lost their lives in the attack and the first responders who sacrificed their lives with the fifth annual 9/11 run on Friday morning. “9/11 should be anRead the story …
9/11 Run Honors the Fallen
L-O-U community invited to join commemorative events
September 10, 2015 by
UM Museum to Unveil Abstract Sculpture Collection
Ben Butler’s modern woodworking, cast sculpting style brings new perspective to viewers
September 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum is unveiling its next exhibit, “Intervals and Disturbances,” this week. The collection, which features the work of abstract sculptor Ben Butler, opened Tuesday (Sept. 8) and will be on display until Dec. 18. An opening reception is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 10). The reception coincidesRead the story …
Race for Veterans Set Thursday at UM
Participants in AmTrykes in Action to loop University Circle 75 times
September 9, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management will host the AmTrykes in Action Race at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 10) in the Circle. For each team registered, an AmTryke therapeutic tricycle will be donated to a disabled veteran. Participants will use AmTryke tricycles, which are made for individuals who areRead the story …
Energy Sources, Future is Topic of Fall’s First Science Cafe
UM chemist shares research on nation's energy technologies and their possible impact
September 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – American energy sources and rising technologies is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Tapas Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. Jared Delcamp,Read the story …
Former UM Dean Thomas A. Crowe Remembered as Devoted Teacher, Leader
Professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders died Sept. 2
September 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas A. Crowe, professor emeritus of communication sciences and disorders and the first dean of the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi, died Wednesday (Sept. 2) at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. He was 68. Visitation is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (Sept. 4) at Waller Funeral Home.Read the story …
MDOT Offers Resources to Help Avoid Game-Day Congestion
Online, mobile and voice options provide information to keep fans moving
September 3, 2015 by
The Ole Miss football season begins this weekend, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is providing free travel resources to help fans coming to campus get familiar with the new intersection configurations in Oxford. “There are a lot of new traffic configurations around Oxford that game day visitors may not be aware of,” Transportation CommissionerRead the story …
New Tailgating Rules Aim to Enhance Experience for All Fans
September 3, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi has updated its campus tailgating policies ahead of the 2015 football season, which kicks off Saturday (Sept. 5), in an effort to improve both safety and the overall fan experience. This season, all tailgating areas will be cleared at 6:30 p.m. the day before a game. Fans may begin holding spotsRead the story …
Chancellor Listening Session Draws Recurring Wish List of Attributes
Search committee hears from faculty, staff, students, academic leaders and alumni
August 28, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi Board Search Committee and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning had an opportunity to hear for the last time Thursday (Aug. 27) what UM constituencies want in their next chancellor. Faculty, staff, students, academic leaders and alumni voiced their suggestions to the board. Some of the recurring attributes for the potentialRead the story …
Get Moving with RebelWell Group Fitness Classes
August 27, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi has been named one of the healthiest places to work in Mississippi. Don’t you want to join the movement? The Department of Campus Recreation and RebelWell are making it easy to get involved by offering group fitness classes specifically for faculty and staff. A variety of classes are offered each week to meet your fitnessRead the story …
‘American Idol’ Winner to Perform in the Grove
Fantasia, the 2004 champion, comes to UM for Welcome Week 2015
August 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Student Activities Association welcomes “American Idol”-winning artist Fantasia to the Grove at 9 p.m. Friday (Aug. 28). “Fantasia was originally scheduled to perform at the Ford Center during Black Alumni Reunion in March. Due to adverse weather conditions, the show was postponed,” said Nathan Darce, UM coordinator ofRead the story …