OXFORD, Miss. – Summer break is over and with schools starting back up, it is almost time for Fall 2014 ArtZone at the University of Mississippi Museum. This year’s ArtZone will revolve around exhibits from the museum’s permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. The ArtZone semester begins Sept. 9 and runs through Dec. 4, with sessionsRead the story …
University Museum Offers Enriching After-School Art Program
ArtZone draws from permanent collection and traveling exhibitions to inspire students
September 2, 2014 by
UM Independent Study High School Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally
Program lauded among the best for online diploma programs
August 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. –The University of Mississippi’s Independent Study High School has made great strides in recent years to serve students who want to earn their high school degrees but need to do so in a nontraditional way. Those efforts were recognized when the program was ranked 24th in the nation for Best Online High SchoolRead the story …
KPMG Establishes Chair of Accountancy at UM
Big Four firm commits to top level of faculty support
August 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Big Four accounting firm KPMG LLP, through the KPMG Foundation, has elevated the KPMG Professorship in Accountancy at the University of Mississippi to the prestigious chair level that carries a $1.5 million commitment. The new chair is the first established by an accounting firm at the nationally ranked Patterson School of AccountancyRead the story …
Avent Legacy Honored at Ole Miss
Sons create scholarship endowment for first female accountancy grad
August 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – Louise Avent was known by many descriptions: first female accountancy graduate of the University of Mississippi, successful leader of a family business, dedicated champion of the Oxford-University community and for Mississippi, and spirited ambassador for all aspects of Ole Miss. The 1947 graduate also became the first woman inducted into the HallRead the story …
Business Strengthens Study of Cultural Identity
Cathead Distillery supports UM's Southern Foodways Alliance
July 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cathead Distillery has committed long-term support to the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi, as the company recognizes food as a powerful cultural product of the American South. Based in Jackson, Cathead Distillery is a longtime supporter of music as an important aspect of cultural identity and plans to provideRead the story …
Gift Provides a Tribute to Lifelong Friendship, Gifted Scholarship
Fants honor McAlexander with endowed chair of English at Ole Miss
July 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Much like chess pieces moving around a game board, Ruff Fant and Hubert McAlexander have been in and around each other’s lives since they were boys. In fact, it was the game of chess that bonded their fast friendship in the first place. “We were both kind of intellectual little boys andRead the story …
Couple Provides Major Support for Fastest-growing Program
John Thomas family creates endowed faculty position for marketing communications major
June 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new and forward-looking degree at the University of Mississippi will have an endowed chair, thanks to a forward-looking alumnus and his spouse who want others to experience the same inspired boost to their careers as he did. “This gift is about helping Ole Miss students by investing in the best andRead the story …
UM-Tupelo Honor Graduates Discover Passion for Education
Taylor Medal recipients both took unconventional paths to earning their degree
June 3, 2014 by
TUPELO, Miss. – During the University of Mississippi’s annual honors convocation, two students from the university’s Tupelo regional campus were awarded prestigious Taylor Medals for academic achievement. Both honorees plan to share their passion for education with the next generation of students. Bethany Wray, of Pontotoc, and Will Knight, of Mantachie were among the recipientsRead the story …
UMMC Dentist’s Reaction to Staged Burglary to Get National Airing
Dr. Steve Magee's actions caught on camera as part of 'What Would You Do?' taping
May 30, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – While enjoying a leisurely meal, you notice someone walk up to a parked car, appear to force a door open and begin to rifle through the vehicle’s contents. Every instinct you have indicates that the person is committing a burglary, but no one else seems to notice and there’s no security inRead the story …
Paying Tribute to the Life of Ryan Malone
Parents commit gifts to assist students majoring in exercise science
May 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Malone’s life was defined by his great love of people and the calling he felt to help others with their health and physical issues. The University of Mississippi graduate student majoring in kinesiology was only 24 when he died in September 2012, but his passions and dedication will live on throughRead the story …