OXFORD, Miss. – Every year, members of the University of Mississippi senior class raise funds to leave a gift behind that represents their legacy. This year, the tradition continues. By requesting contributions to the Student Emergency Fund, the Class of 2020 hopes to help fellow Ole Miss students struggling with pandemic-related challenges. Class of 2020Read the story …
Senior Class Gift Will Aid Fellow Students
UM Class of 2020 responds to COVID-19 by supporting Student Emergency Fund
May 11, 2020 by
UM Class of 2020, Graduates Celebrated During Live, Virtual Event
More than 5,000 degrees conferred Saturday amid messages of hope and celebration
May 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During a live, virtual event filled with joyous celebrations and heartfelt words of wisdom, the University of Mississippi celebrated graduates in the Class of 2020 on Saturday (May 9). The ceremony, a mixture of live-streamed video from the Oxford campus and pre-recorded messages sent from across the country, celebrated Ole Miss students andRead the story …
University Honors Three with Frist Awards
Carmen Riggan, Stefan Schulenberg and Sovent Taylor recognized for exceptional student service
May 8, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored with a campuswide award for student service. Carmen Riggan, pre-law adviser and assistant to the dean in the College of Liberal Arts; Sovent Taylor, director of the Health Professions Advising Office; and Stefan Schulenberg,Read the story …
Social Networking Concept Named Gillespie Winner
DaisNotes takes top spot in 16th annual business plan competition awards
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An academic social network that allows students to connect with other students in their classes took first place at the recent Gillespie Business Plan Competition at the University of Mississippi. DaisNotes LLC – co-founded by Kyle Herbert, from Metairie, Louisiana, and Nicholas Neilson-Slabach, of Fort Worth, Texas – targets students for note-sharingRead the story …
Ole Miss Pharmacy Ranked Top 25 in Nation
National rankings in academics, research funding highlight school's recent accomplishments
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy once again ranked in the top 25 nationally in the 2020 U.S. News and World Report survey of best pharmacy schools. UM tied at No. 23 among public institutions and No. 24 overall in the most recent release. The rankings are based on peer assessmentsRead the story …
Trott Puts Years of Experience into Book
Director of UM Choirs creates essential guide for choral conductors
May 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donald Trott’s new book is full of information and resources, and his ability to curate and share it results from his long career directing choirs of all kinds. It’s wisdom he wishes he’d had in his early years. “The idea for this book has been there awhile,” said Trott, professor of musicRead the story …
Support for STEM Students
Named endowment memorializes couple, benefits UM freshmen
May 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi will provide scholarships for mathematics and chemistry majors while memorializing the 55-year marriage of a couple who met over breakfast on the Oxford campus. Established with a gift of $250,000, the Millie Nichols and Orga V. Craig Memorial Scholarship Endowment will benefit freshmen seeking degreesRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Awarded Grant to Study Neuroregeneration
Research by Biomolecular Sciences faculty could help treat brain and spinal injuries
April 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Vitor H. Pomin, a professor in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to investigate the molecular details and potential active compounds in the process of neuroregeneration. Pomin, assistant professor of pharmacognosy, will seek to better understand the biochemicalRead the story …
Cathead Makes Major Gift to Southern Foodways Alliance
Gift honors SFA's efforts on behalf of restaurant industry during pandemic and beyond
April 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi has received a major gift from the founders of Mississippi-based Cathead Distillery, whose efforts during the COVID-19 crisis are making statewide impact. The $75,000 gift from Cathead owners Austin Evans and Richard Patrick will support the writing, editing and sharing of 15 essaysRead the story …
Music Department Embraces Mission in New Ways
Online series and events continue to deliver music experiences
April 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Music at the University of Mississippi is finding new ways to advance its mission to teach and share music. “In the days of COVID-19, we’re developing new strategies to connect with our students and our community,” said Nancy Maria Balach, the department’s interim chair. “We’re moving our Honors ConvocationRead the story …