OXFORD, Miss. – Among recent changes to a University of Mississippi financial assistance program is a benefit that enables Ole Miss to help more deserving students attend college. Ole Miss Opportunity guarantees that eligible Mississippi residents receive financial support to cover the average cost of tuition, housing and meals. Since 2017, the benefit was availableRead the story …
Opportunity for a Lifetime
Changes to UM financial aid program increase benefits for Mississippi students
January 11, 2022 by
Senior Leads Ambassador Program for School of Applied Sciences
Kaleigh Watkins takes on new leadership role
January 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences has named Kaleigh Watkins, a senior applied gerontology major from Dallas, as the new president of its ambassador program. The school’s ambassador program allows students to participate in recruiting events and postcard-writing campaigns for prospective students. Kelley Jenkins, founder of the program and assistantRead the story …
Creating Opportunities for Student-Athletes
Kings’ gift to help upgrade athletics facilities at Ole Miss
January 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $250,000 gift from Denny and Faye King to the University of Mississippi will help upgrade facilities for student-athletes. A longtime donor to the university, King said he feels “an obligation and desire to share (his) good fortune with Ole Miss.” A graduate of the School of Business Administration, King lives inRead the story …
Researchers Study Cannabis Pain Relief with $1.37 Million Grant
Pharmacy faculty use NIDA support to examine reducing HIV-related pain and inflammation
January 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three researchers from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been awarded a $1.37 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as their research focuses on reducing HIV-related pain through cannabis. Nicole Ashpole, Mahmoud ElSohly and Jason Paris are screening and identifying the compounds found in cannabis that mayRead the story …
UM Community Remembers Former Journalism Educator Nancy Dupont
Professor's influence and steady guidance stretched to all corners of campus and around the world
January 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Colleagues and former students are mourning the death of Nancy McKenzie Dupont, who died Dec. 25, just a few months after her retirement from the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. In her 15 years at the university, the professor emerita touched the lives of countless students and contemporaries,Read the story …
Top Ole Miss News Stories of 2021
Relive a year of accolades and achievements at the university
December 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Just one year after a season of lockdowns, virtual classes and uncertainty, the University of Mississippi rebounded in 2021 to enjoy a return to achievement, growth and celebration. Here is a look back at some of the most fun and engaging Ole Miss news stories from a remarkable year. Explosive Growth inRead the story …
Remembering Roger M. Flynt Jr.
UM law endowment pays tribute to longtime telecommunications executive
December 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Roger M. Flynt Jr. loved the University of Mississippi and its law school, crediting his education there for much of his enduring success. As a testament to his life, his wife, Gaye Flynt, of Oxford, has established the Roger Flynt Memorial Law Endowment. The endowment is unrestricted, meaning it canRead the story …
2021 Year in Review
December 21, 2021 by
What a year 2021 has been! Our community is resilient and thriving, and we’re grateful for the robust spirit that permeates our beautiful campus, our classrooms, and our athletics programs. As we put a bow on 2021, I’m pleased to share this “Year in Review” as the December issue of the @ The Flagship newsletter.Read the story …
Good to Know: Tips on How to Relax and Recharge During the Holidays
December 20, 2021 by
How to relax and recharge before Christmas if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed in December It’s been sold as ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ Yet for millions out there, Christmas can actually be more of a burden than a joy. The annual holiday and the pressures it brings can negatively affect our mental healthRead the story …
Supporting Legal-Minded Business Majors
Sulser Scholarship helps Ole Miss students considering law degrees
December 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One way to build a successful career in the legal profession is to start by laying a firm foundation based on business knowledge. This formula worked for Floyd Sulser Jr. during his higher education journey at the University of Mississippi in the late 1960s and early ’70s. A half-century later, he andRead the story …