OXFORD, Miss. – The United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County has awarded Horizons at the University of Mississippi a $10,000 grant, which will be used to support expansion of education programs. Horizons is an initiative of the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement. “We appreciate the United Way’s support of the program andRead the story …
UM Horizons Program Receives $10,000 United Way Grant
Funds will help expand summer opportunities for students in kindergarten through second grade
February 11, 2014 by
Q&A: Sparky Reardon to Blog, Read and Travel In Retirement
Long-serving Ole Miss Dean of Students talks about changes seen at UM in his 36 years as an employee
February 11, 2014 by
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing University of Mississippi Dean of Students Sparky Reardon, who is retiring later this year. He was more than generous with his time and had plenty of interesting things to say about the university for the piece, which ran in this week’s Inside Ole Miss. In case youRead the story …
Major UM Student Union Renovation and Expansion Begins this Summer
Four-year project to transform facility into 'the true heart of the campus'
February 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will begin a four-year, $50 million renovation and expansion of its Student Union this summer, which will include a larger dining area, new student government offices, a ballroom, conference space and other amenities. A full university committee spent years studying ways to upgrade the building, visiting student unionsRead the story …
A Little Snow In The Grove
Ole Miss, Oxford wakes up to light snowfall Saturday
February 8, 2014 by
Having moved to Oxford in September after 8 years living on the Gulf Coast, it had been a while since I’d seen any snow. The last time was on my wedding day in February 2009, when it came an actual blizzard up the road in Byhalia, which is my wife’s hometown. Naturally, she and IRead the story …
This Week: Oxford Film Festival, UM Intellectual Property Law Conference
February 5, 2014 by
It’s award season in Hollywood, which can only mean one thing: The 11th annual Oxford Film Festival begins Thursday. The four-day event will showcase film talent from all over the world alongside local filmmakers. The festival at the Malco Oxford Commons will offer 78 films to be enjoyed by the average moviegoer or the harshestRead the story …
‘Laramie Project’ Actors to Perform at Kennedy Center Regional Event
University provides support for trip to theater festival hosted by Hollins University
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi theater students will perform “The Laramie Project” at the Kennedy Center American Theatre Regional Festival, set for Feb. 4-8 in Roanoke, Va. The students will travel to Hollins University for the festival and perform at the Mill Mountain Theatre, thanks to funding and support from several UM departments andRead the story …
Young William Faulkner’s Amazing Illustrations For UM Literary Mag
Faulkner drew impressive illustrations for the Mississippian literary magazine at UM between 1916 and 1925
January 24, 2014 by
So, this is pretty cool. William Faulkner was a Nobel Prize winning author and Oxford resident, who also studied at the University of Mississippi. You may have heard of him. He wrote many literary classics at his home, Rowan Oak, which UM now owns and operates. But, in addition to being one of the most well-knownRead the story …
New Semester Brings Campus Parking Changes
Ongoing construction of 829-spot parking garage, new basketball arena to affect parking near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
January 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Those returning to the University of Mississippi campus this week will find some major differences in the parking situation because of ongoing construction of an 829-spot, five-story parking garage and preparations for the new basketball arena– two major campus improvement projects being built near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Construction began in December on aRead the story …
Sparky Reardon Reflects on 36 Years of Service to UM
Dean of students retires April 30, plans to teach, read, travel and blog
January 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Dean of Students Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon, who helped countless students through disciplinary and personal issues and offered advice to those in need, is set to retire April 30 after 36 years of service to UM. The Clarksdale native, who is often seen walking around campus and chatting withRead the story …
Journalism Students Gain Valuable Media Experience
UM partnerships with media help students get their work published, aired
December 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media have been gaining valuable work experience through partnerships with print and broadcast media outlets across the state. Each year, about 60 students participate in newspaper reporting trips on which they spend a weekend writing stories or shooting photos forRead the story …