OXFORD, Miss. – An estate gift provided by the late Katie Mae Overstreet, of Oxford, will help give lower-income Mississippians an opportunity to attend the University of Mississippi. Overstreet’s gift was designated by her sons, Mike and Larry Overstreet, both of Oxford, to support the Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship program, which provides financial aid forRead the story …
Overstreet Gift to Help Low-Income Students Attend UM
Estate gift supports Ole Miss Opportunity program
September 2, 2017 by
UM Technology Summit Sheds Light on Opportunities for Economic Growth
Renowned tech leaders discuss ways to address challenges and encourage entrepreneurship
August 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Experts from industry, government and higher education discussed advances on the horizon and ways that universities can help meet workforce demands and spur entrepreneurship Wednesday (Aug. 30) at the University of Mississippi’s second annual Technology Summit. Dozens of widely recognized professionals from the computer, telecom, internet and cyber security industries shared insightsRead the story …
Ole Miss Student Union Food Service Locations Open
Students enjoying expanded choices and dining space in new facility
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All food service locations in the new portion of the Ole Miss Student Union – including Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Qdoba, Which Wich and McAlister’s Deli – opened earlier today (Aug. 30) to the University of Mississippi community. The opening is an important milestone for the project, which, when complete, will expand theRead the story …
University and Globalstar Announce Strategic Partnership
New ground station will provide opportunities for research and education
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. and COVINGTON, La. – The University of Mississippi and Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) announced today an agreement to establish a second-generation ground station on UM’s Oxford campus. The new Globalstar ground station – telecommunications infrastructure that connects with low Earth orbit satellites – will provide opportunities for the university to conduct research,Read the story …
Alumni and Friends Provide $153.6 Million in Support
University's endowment enjoys double-digit growth over past year
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With generous private support and high-performing investments, fiscal year 2017 saw the University of Mississippi’s endowment climb to approximately $675 million – a notable increase of 12 percent, attributed to effective management and a strong market. The stellar year of philanthropy was further evidenced in private gifts that totaled $153.6 million, markingRead the story …
Southern Studies Center Sets Slate of Fall Brown Bag Lectures
Free series explores region through lenses of art, music and social change
August 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fall Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture series begins this week at the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Most lectures are scheduled for noon Wednesdays in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory, Room 105. They are free and open to the public. The schedule begins Wednesday (Aug.Read the story …
NCNPR Director Named Honorary Member of Pharmacognosy Society
Ikhlas Khan recognized for his service to the professional group
August 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ikhlas Khan, director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been named an honorary member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy, the study of medicinal drugs made from plants and other natural sources, is at the heart of Khan’s more-than-25-year careerRead the story …
UM to Host Second Annual Technology Summit
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, industry leaders to discuss technology trends and STEM education
August 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and the University of Mississippi will host U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and technology industry leaders Wednesday (Aug. 30) for the annual UM Technology Summit. The event, which begins at 9 a.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss, is openRead the story …
William Magee Center an Expression of Love
Donors step up with gifts to help Ole Miss students
August 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late William Magee’s infectious smile could bring light and laughter to a room. The talented young man was an alumnus of the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Croft Institute for International Studies. He also ran track for Ole Miss and was named to the SEC academic honorRead the story …
First-Year Pharmacy Students Receive White Coats
115 students take the Pledge of Professionalism at annual ceremony
August 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 115 first-year pharmacy students, the school year unofficially began Thursday (Aug. 10) at the White Coat Ceremony, where each received his or her white coat, a symbol of professionalism. The annual event is an opportunity to formally impart the seriousness of a pharmacist’s responsibility to new pharmacy students. The students willRead the story …