OXFORD, Miss. – Setting the bar for other Southeastern Conference institutions, all three accountancy programs at the University of Mississippi are ranked in the Top 10 nationally by the Public Accounting Report in its latest edition. In its August 2013 issue, the independent newsletter of the accounting profession ranks the Patterson School of Accountancy‘s undergraduate,Read the story …
UM Accountancy Programs Move Up in Latest Rankings
All-time best rankings place undergraduate at fourth, master’s at fifth and doctoral at eighth
August 30, 2013 by
Engineers Without Borders Continuing to Serve in West Africa
Team recently helped build classroom for school in Togo
August 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA have had an unforgettable summer. A seven-member team spent two weeks helping build classrooms at the Hedome Village school in west African nation of Togo. “Design work and detailed planning was done over the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters byRead the story …
Museum and YAC Offer Fall Mini Masters Art Program
Classes begin in September for toddlers and parents
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University Museum and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council are offering the popular “Mini Masters” art program this fall in Oxford. These fun, drop-in workshops are for children ages 2 to 5, as well as a parent or guardian. Siblings are also welcome to attend. Classes begin Sept. 10 at the Powerhouse andRead the story …
Ford Center Announces 10th Anniversary Season
2013-14 schedule includes Broadway hits, classical ballet and entertainment for all ages
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi is celebrating its 10th year of production with a season lineup sure to delight and entertain. Tickets go on sale to the general public Aug. 28 for the 2013-2014 season, which opens Sept. 28 with Wisconsin Public Radio’sRead the story …
Recent UM Graduate Elected to Summit Town Council
Daryl Porter Jr. hopes to build political career after winning first race
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recent University of Mississippi graduate Daryl Porter Jr. has taken a step closer to his political goals by becoming the youngest elected councilman for his hometown of Summit. As a student, the political science major was always involved, participating in College Democrats, One Mississippi and Sigma Pi fraternity at UM. And afterRead the story …
UM McLean Institute Takes Lead Role in Delta Initiative
Delta Regional Authority launches institute to train leaders across eight-state region
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement has been named the administrative lead for the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute, a comprehensive leadership program that focuses on issues affecting the Delta region. The mission of the leadership institute, known as DLI, is to recognize, train andRead the story …
Science Cafe Focuses on Aquatic Drug Possibilities
Professor's research unveils potential of sea organisms for possible medicinal uses
August 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sea organisms and their potential for pharmaceutical purposes are the focus of this month’s installment of 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. Sept. 17 at Lusa PastryRead the story …
Symposium to Help Teachers, Students Prepare for College Writing
Sessions offer resource sharing, information exchange based on needs identified by Mississippi teachers
August 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Registration is open for the third annual Transitioning to College Writing Symposium offered by the Center for Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi. The symposium, set for Sept. 20-22 on the University of Mississippi campus, is open to English and writing teachers from area high schools, community colleges and universities. ThereRead the story …
Recent UM Alumnus Wins Prestigious Qatar Scholarship
Program provides unrivaled opportunities for American students of Arabic
August 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gideon Moorhead, a 2013 University of Mississippi graduate, has won the prestigious Georgetown University’s Qatar Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. With only seven recipients worldwide this year, the Qatar Scholarship Program offers dedicated Arabic language students from the United States an opportunity to master their skills in an intensive Arabic languageRead the story …
Mentorship Cornerstone of Women’s Council
Groundbreaking program provides scholars with funds, support for success
August 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy is known for providing scholarships to help deserving students attend the University of Mississippi, but just as important is the council’s mentorship program to support those students as they go through their college careers and prepare for the professional world. The OMWC scholarships cover tuitionRead the story …