OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s 169th Commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday (May 4) and run through Sunday (May 8). Convocation will be Saturday (May 7) in the Grove, where more than 5,000 prospective graduates and their guests will gather to hear an address from UM alumnus Bradford Cobb, a celebrated music industry executive. OverRead the story …
A Quick Guide to the University’s 169th Commencement
Here's a rundown of schedules, parking, dining and livestreaming for graduation celebrations
May 2, 2022 by
Deloitte, Foundation Endow $1.5M UM Accountancy Chair
Gift helps attract, retain top faculty to renowned program
May 2, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Professional services firm Deloitte and its foundation are expanding support of the University of Mississippi Patterson School of Accountancy with a gift of $1.5 million to establish the Deloitte Foundation Chair of Accountancy. The new chair is funded by contributions from Deloitte partners, principals, managing directors and employees who are UM graduates,Read the story …
Sophomore Speech-Language Pathology Major Wins National Scholarship
Amy-Kate Winter selected by National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
May 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – Amy-Kate Winter, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as a 2022 undergraduate scholarship recipient by the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. A native of French Camp, Winter is one of four sophomores selected from universities across the country for this highly competitiveRead the story …
Peacock Remembered with Recovery Support Fund
Funds to help students with outpatient treatment for addictions
April 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Edward Peacock IV was known for his amazing personality, caring spirit and bright intellect. He also was known to have an ongoing struggle with alcohol addiction. To help other University of Mississippi students overcome drug or alcohol addiction and to honor the memory of their son, Ann and Ed PeacockRead the story …
Alumna Upholds Family Pharmacy Legacy Through Service
Wilma Wilbanks followed her father's example to a successful career
April 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Wilma Wilbanks, pharmacy runs in the family. Both her father and grandfather were pharmacists along with other family members. This made any family get-together a pharmacy affair. “I think back to Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Wilbanks said. “For every part of the family that was there, there was a drug store represented.”Read the story …
Senior Banking Major Selected as Orrin H. Swayze Scholar
Wyatt Gunter chosen from five finalists for statewide honor
April 29, 2022 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Wyatt Gunter, a senior at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2022 Orrin H. Swayze Scholar by the Mississippi Bankers Association Education Foundation and the Mississippi Young Bankers section of the association. Gunter was chosen from applicants across Mississippi to receive the $5,000 scholarship, which is given annually toRead the story …
Alumni Offer Advice to New Graduates
Eight Ole Miss graduates share wisdom and encouragement
April 29, 2022 by
On May 7, the Class of 2022 will celebrate Commencement: a moment of achievement that is at once joyous, bittersweet and exhilarating. At the turn of their tassels, the 2022 graduates will become Ole Miss alumni. They join thousands in sharing an affectionate and everlasting bond with the University of Mississippi. Among those alumni areRead the story …
Chemistry Professor, Diversity Official Honored for Student Service
EJ Edney, Eden Tanner earn Frist Award for passion to serving students
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored with a campuswide award for student service. Norris “EJ” Edney, assistant vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been selected as this year’s Frist StudentRead the story …
Glitterary Festival Examines Boundaries of Literature and Gender
Organizers hope to spark community conversation surrounding race, class and intersectionality
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities can listen and learn about queer ideas and representation in literature by attending the Glitterary Festival, a queer literary festival with a broad definition of what is literature and what is queer. The festival, set for Friday (April 29) in the Gertrude C.Read the story …
Parking Department Shifting to Use License Plates as Permits
Many parking permit holders no longer will need hangtags or decals beginning this fall
April 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fall 2022 semester will bring changes for some parking permit holders on the University of Mississippi‘s Oxford campus. Besides restructured parking options for commuters, some permit holders no longer will need to keep a hangtag or decal on their car when parking on campus. Commuters, faculty/staff and Pavilion Garage permit holdersRead the story …