Students looking to boost their academic credentials over the summer needn’t give up their precious vacation time completely. Some university campuses are naturally conducive to a healthy work-life balance; some are set in cool college towns replete with outdoor restaurants and cafés, happening music scenes, and interesting cultural activities; and yet other campuses are ideallyRead the story …
CollegeChoice.net: 50 Best Colleges for Summer School
University of Mississippi named as one of top locations to study
May 30, 2014 by
Rebels to Host Washington, Georgia Tech, Jacksonville State in Oxford Regional
Rebels Face Jacksonville State on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
May 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One day after being named one of 16 host sites for the NCAA Baseball Tournament, Ole Miss learned Monday of the three teams it will be hosting. The NCAA announced Washington, Georgia Tech and Jacksonville State will join the Rebels at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field with games being played Friday-Sunday, and Monday ifRead the story …
UM Students Dominate State Public Relations Association Awards
Meek School of Journalism and New Media wins all three top awards and 10 of 11 awards overall
May 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Public relations students in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media won the three top awards in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi student competition and 10 of 11 awards presented overall. Journalism major Olivia Rearick of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, won both Student Best of Show for theRead the story …
In Search of Buffaloes
May 13, 2014 by
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become increasingly interested in my family genealogy. Whether that’s because Ancestry.com has done some great advertising or I’ve just wanted to understand where I come from, I can’t be completely sure. Regardless, I’ve been fascinated with family history thanks to the internet and digitization of U.S. census data. Last weekend,Read the story …
Undeniable Proof You Need to Play More Video Games
May 8, 2014 by
I’m not a big “gamer,” but I do enjoy grabbing my Playstation 3 controller and playing video games from time to time. Now that I’ve become an adult, gotten married and have a full-time job, I can no longer stay up all night playing first-person shooter games like Halo or sports games like NCAA FootballRead the story …
Three Sports Earn Prestigious APR Award
Women’s Cross Country, Golf And Volleyball Honored
May 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Three Ole Miss teams have been recognized among the elite academic programs in the country in their sport with the NCAA’s announcement of the public recognition awards on Wednesday. The Ole Miss women’s cross country, women’s golf and women’s volleyball teams received the prestigious honor for their latest Academic Progress Rates (APR).Read the story …
The Eastern Progress: Student Earns Award for Ole Miss Grad Program
May 5, 2014 by
An Eastern student recently won a prestigious award that will pay for her schooling while studying fiction writing at the University of Mississippi. Ashley Mullins, a senior studying creative writing, was the winner of the 2014 John and Renée Grisham Fellowship Award. The fellowship is valued at $60,000 and will pay for her to continueRead the story …
Robin Street Receives Top PRAM award
May 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robin Street, lecturer in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media who coordinates the school’s PR emphasis, was presented the Professional Achievement Award by the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. The award, given to one professional yearly, is the association’s top honor. It was presented to Street AprilRead the story …
Ole Miss Track Wins Five Events At Red Wolves Open
May 3, 2014 by
JONESBORO, Ark. – Ole Miss athletes won five events and posted some of the Championships best times of the season during the A-State Red Wolves Open, which wrapped up on Saturday. Despite resting several of the usual headline athletes this weekend, the No. 11 nationally ranked Rebel men still received strong performances from several members.Read the story …
Scholtz Shines In Junior Campaign
South Africa Native Moves Into Top 10, Highest-Ranked SEC Player
May 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All-American Nik Scholtz would like nothing better than to lead the Ole Miss men’s tennis team back to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, but he also has a goal of an winning an NCAA Singles Championship. Scholtz, who was named SEC Player of the Year, last week, will begin his quest for anRead the story …