OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumnus Abb Payne, of Hattiesburg; his wife, Jennifer; and their family are football fans who tend to spend fall weekends at university stadiums. One family member, however – the Paynes’ 10-year-old son, Ford – prefers the online gaming competitions of esports over the traditional gridiron. Thanks to the family’sRead the story …
Building a Premier Esports Program
Payne family gift applauded as an investment in the future
August 28, 2021 by
Student Encourages the Next Generation during Summer at Ole Miss
Clarksdale native Jhalen Wells serves as summer programs counselor and mentor
August 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi sophomore Jhalen Wells wanted to spend his summer making a difference. While growing up in Clarksdale, Wells looked up to older kids who worked hard for the chance to go to college and pursue their dreams, he recalled. “It was an inspiration to see others in my community goRead the story …
University Kicks Off Semester with Vaccination Clinics
Goal is to make vaccine accessible and convenient for all
August 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the state, the University of Mississippi is working to ensure that members of the university community have plenty of opportunities to be vaccinated at convenient times and locations. Over the course of four days near the beginning of the semester, volunteers from the School of PharmacyRead the story …
Student Examines Substance Use Among LGBT Youth
Jilkiah Bryant presented results of her research for CDC public health showcase
August 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Throughout Jilkiah Bryant’s youth in Macon, she spent her time trying to improve her community, a place of generational poverty and a food desert. After working tirelessly in high school and college to improve the health and wellness of individuals in communities like hers, Bryant, a junior in the public health andRead the story …
Reb Fest at the Rec Begins Semester with Food, Fun and Inclusive Tours
August 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation invites first-year and returning students alike to come by the South Campus Recreation Center on Thursday evening (Aug. 26) for food trucks, laser tag, climbing wall challenges, and tours and fitness demonstrations. Many of the university’s club sports teams also will meet with studentsRead the story …
Despite Pandemic Challenges, UM Grows Collaborations with Industry
University community partners with industry to prepare students, grow businesses, impact communities
August 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New and strengthened partnerships at the University of Mississippi are supporting the needs of business and industry and helping address their challenges, all while influencing the next generation of leaders. The value of such partnerships was elevated further as COVID-19 rocked all aspects of everyday life, said Hughes Miller, director of industryRead the story …
Telehealth Counseling Available for Regional Campus Students, Staff
Katie Harrison looks to help students pave a pathway to success through free counseling
August 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Taking care of your mental health has been a major theme surrounding this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Gymnast Simone Biles struggled with mental health issues that left her feeling overwhelmed and scared for her own safety. “Whenever you get in a high-stress situation, you kind of freak out and don’t reallyRead the story …
Cultivating National Competitors
Tosh Family Short Course gives Ole Miss golf teams competitive edge
August 20, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A former University of Mississippi faculty member’s gift to the Ole Miss golf program has literally become a game changer. “After the course opened in 2019, I really saw our program take off,” said Kory Henkes, head women’s golf coach. “Since that time, we’ve won eight golf tournaments – two of thoseRead the story …
National Book Award Finalist Named 2022 Grisham Writer-in-Residence
Deesha Philyaw is helping develop 'The Secret Lives of Church Ladies' for HBO Max
August 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acclaimed fiction writer Deesha Philyaw has been named the 2022-23 John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. Philyaw is the prize-winning author of the short story collection “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” (West Virginia University Press, 2020), which won the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the 2021 StoryRead the story …
Local 24: Communication Sciences and Disorders Helps Children Prepare for School
August 17, 2021 by
Ole Miss Helps Children with Language Disorders Prepare for Kindergarten By Brittani Moncrease, WATN-24 The University of Mississippi is doing its part to help children entering kindergarten. The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is focusing on youth who struggle with language. The commitment takes just two days a week for two hours. “Early intervention isRead the story …