OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned author, educator and syndicated radio host Michael Eric Dyson is the featured speaker for University of Mississippi Black History Month observances in February. Dyson, a sociology professor at Georgetown University, will deliver the keynote address at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at the Inn at Ole Miss.Read the story …
Michael Eric Dyson to Deliver Keynote for UM Black History Month Event
Performances, film screenings and panel discussions also scheduled
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Documenting the Culinary Wealth of the South
Jim 'N Nick's founder, wife make major gift to Southern Foodways Alliance
December 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nick and Suzanne Pihakis of Birmingham, Alabama, have made a transformative gift to endow the Pihakis Foodways Documentary Fellow, a filmmaking and teaching position at the University of Mississippi and its Southern Foodways Alliance. Thanks to their generosity, stories of the South’s diverse food cultures will be filmed and produced for posterityRead the story …
UM Vice Chancellor Honored as Prestigious AAAS Fellow
Alice Clark cited for research achievements, service to National Institutes of Health
November 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alice M. Clark, vice chancellor for research and sponsored programs and Frederick A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor of Pharmacognosy at the University of Mississippi, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Election as a fellow is bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers based on theRead the story …
UM to Dedicate Pittman Hall in Friday Afternoon Ceremony
Event pays tribute to Jackson couple's generosity, involvement
November 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi residence hall will be named for Scarlotte and Crymes G. Pittman of Jackson, to honor the couple’s longtime generosity and service. The public dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 7) will also celebrate the couple’s recent $1 million gift, which elevates their lifetime giving to more thanRead the story …
Ole Miss Fans Advised to be Cautious when Buying Game Day Merchandise
Watch out for counterfeit or illegal T-shirts and other items
October 31, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans coming to Oxford for Saturday’s Ole Miss-Auburn football game are advised to be cautious of vendors selling T-shirts and other merchandise on the streets and anywhere other than official university outlets. University officials noted several “rogue” vendors selling illegal T-shirts, some featuring vulgar language, before the Ole Miss-Tennessee game, said KathyRead the story …
Lead Gift Announced for Ole Miss Science Building
Gertrude C. Ford Foundation commits $20 million for construction
October 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the sectionRead the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming
Honorees include former chancellor, Rebel football and basketball stars
October 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is recognizing seven distinguished alumni, including a former chancellor and two record-setting student-athletes, with its highest honors this month as part of the university’s annual Homecoming activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2014 are: James W. Davis (BBA 62, MS 63, PhD 72)Read the story …
Symposium Explores Transition to College Writing
Department of Writing and Rhetoric hosts annual event this weekend at UM
October 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – High school and college teachers from Mississippi and the Memphis area will gather to explore new ideas about writing instruction and share strategies to help prepare students for their transition to college writing this weekend at the University of Mississippi. The Transitioning to College Writing Symposium, an annual event hosted by theRead the story …
UM Adjusts Grove Rules for ‘GameDay’ Broadcast
Changes are being made this weekend to ensure fans' safety and access
October 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With ESPN’s live “College GameDay” show coming to the Grove for the first time ever this weekend, University of Mississippi officials are adjusting some of the rules and schedules concerning tailgating to ensure that everyone can enjoy the activities safely. “We are excited that the nation’s premier football pregame show is visitingRead the story …
UM Student Wins First-Ever Study Abroad Film Festival
Senior Alexa Penton spent five months studying and working in Beijing
September 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student has won top honors at the first-ever study abroad film festival. Alexa Penton, of Orlando, Florida, will be honored in October at the Institute for the International Education of Students Abroad Annual Conference in Chicago. Penton, who also lived in Poplarville for several years, attended Timber CreekRead the story …