OXFORD, Miss. – After more than 18 months away from auditorium stages, the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film is returning, unleashing all that pent-up energy with a spectacular production big enough to fill the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. “Legally Blonde: The Musical” opens Friday (Oct. 29) at theRead the story …
Latest UM Theatre Production Asks: ‘What Would Elle Do?’
'Legally Blonde: The Musical' brings live acting back with a bend and snap
October 28, 2021 by
‘The Light in the Piazza’ Subject of Nov. 3 SouthTalk
Several events celebrate Elizabeth Spencer's 100th birthday
October 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The beloved characters created by Mississippi author Elizabeth Spencer are returning to the South with a University of Mississippi Opera Theatre production of “The Light in the Piazza,” which is the focus of a SouthTalk sponsored by the UM Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Composer Adam Guettel, director Blake McIverRead the story …
New Faculty Members Join Department of Psychology
A dynamic cohort strengthens UM with their experience and expertise
October 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi has welcomed five new faculty members this year. They are Kristin Austin, Jeffery Bednark, Andy Hales, Grace Rivera and Kurt Streeter. “It is with great enthusiasm we welcome these five outstanding new faculty to their new positions,” said Rebekah Smith, professor and chairRead the story …
Business School Gearing Up for 20th Annual Banking Symposium
Organizers looking forward to one of the largest crowds ever
October 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration and its Banking and Finance Advisory Board are gearing up for the 20th annual Banking and Finance Symposium, set for Nov. 12 at the Oxford Conference Center. This year’s symposium kicks off at 8 a.m. with the first “Women in Finance” breakfast. The speakerRead the story …
Groundbreaking Set for Friday on Duff Center
Construction underway on historic project at Ole Miss
October 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, donors Jim and Thomas Duff, and others will ceremonially break ground Friday (Oct. 29) on the largest single construction project in the history of the Oxford campus, leading the way for more students to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. The Jim andRead the story …
Inaugural Scholarship Awarded to UM Summer College Participant
Oxford High senior Carlos Sanchez earns scholarship from The Citizens Bank
October 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A senior at Oxford High School, Carlos Sanchez works hard to excel in his classes and student leadership roles while also serving as drum major for the Oxford Charger Band. Sanchez had an opportunity to get a jump-start on college this summer by attending the University of Mississippi Summer College for HighRead the story …
Learning the Art of Civil Discourse
Students apply ethical theory for decision-making and policy
October 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Mississippi is offering two events in the next few weeks exploring the ethical issues of timely topics. Just Conversations is a fun event run by students from the Ethical Policy Debates class to explore ethical issues and think about potential solutions throughRead the story …
A Veterans Day Concert Salute
UM Chorus and Orchestra and Oxford Civic Chorus join forces to celebrate
October 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The musical forces of the University of Mississippi Chorus and the LOU Symphony Orchestra will join with the Oxford Civic Chorus for a musical salute to all veterans of the United States military Nov. 9 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free andRead the story …
Musical Duo Brings Experience and Energy to Campus
Ole Miss students to rehearse and perform with Jenny Conlee and Kelly Hogan
October 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music and Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies are welcoming professional musicians Jenny Conlee and Kelly Hogan to campus for a weeklong residency that includes master classes, an acoustic performance by the duo and a concert featuring UM students. Conlee, a member of theRead the story …
David Magee Launches Book, Charles Kelley Performs Nov. 2
Special event at Ole Miss to fuel discussion on addiction, recovery
October 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A family discussion about substance misuse and Grammy Award-winning music will celebrate the national launch of the book “Dear William” by David Magee on Nov. 2 at the University of Mississippi, with an acoustic performance by Charles Kelley, of the popular country music trio Lady A. The 7 p.m. event in theRead the story …