OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has won its second national moot court championship for 2015, this time in the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Technically, Ole Miss earned the title of North American Champion and with it, the right to representRead the story …
UM Team Wins North American Championship in Space Law
Title is second major victory for school's moot court teams this year
March 31, 2015 by
Nominations Open for Annual Frist Awards
Honor recognizes outstanding service to students by faculty and staff members of the Ole Miss family
March 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – College students often face loneliness and difficult circumstances without family nearby to help. But at the University of Mississippi, many faculty and staff members fill the gap by stepping in to lend a helping hand or simply to listen and offer encouragement. It’s all part of being a member of the OleRead the story …
Students Carry on Torch
Scholarships pay tribute to former Speaker of the House, attorney Tim Ford
March 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is mourning the loss of dedicated alumnus Tim Ford – who was a longtime speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, successful attorney and strong proponent of education – and students are being encouraged to expand his rich legacy of public service. The Tim Ford Public Service ScholarshipRead the story …
‘The Education of a Lifetime’ Chosen for Common Reading Experience
Robert Khayat's memoir recounts experiences growing up and leading UM's transformation
March 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A memoir by Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi, has been selected for the university’s 2015 Common Reading Experience. Each incoming freshman will receive a copy of “The Education of a Lifetime,” (Nautilus Publishing Co., 2013) with instructions to read it before the start of fall classes. Khayat willRead the story …
USA Today Editor Honored with Silver Em
Fred Anklam Jr. worked on landmark series examining Mississippi schools, covered U.S. House for national paper
March 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fred Anklam Jr., a senior editor at USA Today, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Samuel Talbert Silver Em Award from the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. The award will be presented at a dinner April 8 at the Inn at Ole Miss, starting at 6Read the story …
Mississippi Native Chosen to Lead UM Medical Center
Dr. LouAnn Heath Woodward renowned for expertise in emergency medicine, medical education
February 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. LouAnn Heath Woodward, an emergency medicine physician and academic administrator who has served as second-in-command of the University of Mississippi Medical Center for the last five years, has been named the institution’s next vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. UM Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones madeRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council to Honor Charles Overby with Legacy Award
Tickets available for dinner featuring award-winning chefs
February 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will honor Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, with the 2015 Legacy Award this spring at the University of Mississippi. Overby will receive the Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, at a dinner April 18 at Carrier House, homeRead the story …
Like Father, Like Son
Johnson family continues generous support of Ole Miss athletics
February 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Like many faithful University of Mississippi alumni, Jackson native Michael Johnson grew up an avid fan of the Rebels – a legacy instilled in him by his father, Larry L. Johnson. Now, through their family foundation, the two have left a more tangible legacy to Ole Miss, having committed $250,000 to theRead the story …
Sheila Dossett Named Interim Executive Director of Alumni Affairs
Longtime staff member begins new position March 2
February 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sheila Dossett has been appointed interim executive director of alumni affairs at the University of Mississippi, effective March 2. Tim Walsh, who has been executive director since 2008, retires March 1. Dossett is senior associate director of alumni affairs and director of alumni activities for the schools of Applied Sciences and Education.Read the story …
Annual Parade of Beauties Set for Feb. 4
This year's event features 96 contestants
February 1, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ninety-six University of Mississippi students will vie for the title of Most Beautiful 2015 during the annual Parade of Beauties pageant at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The Student Activities Association and Ole Miss Student Union host the pageant, emceed this year byRead the story …