The sun shines down on Peabody Hall on a day in which the UM campus is mostly empty, but inside this building and others, preparations for Aug. 25, the first day of the fall semester, are ongoing. Photo by Alex Kohl.
Video: Mississippi Teacher Corps Marks 25th Year
August 8, 2014 by
One of the most competitive teaching programs in the country marks its 25th year. The Mississippi Teacher Corps program strives to provide dedicated, talented teachers for critical-needs school districts in Mississippi. The program allows for entry into the teaching profession for outstanding liberal arts graduates who have never before taught in the classroom.
In the News at UM
This week's University of Mississippi news, experts and events
August 7, 2014 by
Here’s a rundown of what’s making news at the University of Mississippi this week: TOP STORY: WHY OLE MISS ACCOUNTANCY GRADS ARE RECRUITED BY BIG FIRMS The University of Mississippi School of Accountancy consistently ranks among the top accountancy programs in the country beating out SEC peers and Ivy League schools. That trend is boundRead the story …
Student Summer Exhibit at Meek Hall
August 4, 2014 by
If you haven’t had a chance to visit Gallery 130 in Meek Hall this summer, you should. Currently on display is the student summer exhibition. Artists from all mediums have packed the bijou gallery with ceramic pieces, ink drawings, paintings and sculpture to name a few. And if you see something in there you mayRead the story …
Old Taylor Road Roundabout, Bridge Opens
New improvement project is ready in time for the student migration back to campus
August 1, 2014 by
The new double roundabout and bridge with a pedestrian path has opened on Old Taylor Road just in time for the big student migration back to campus later this month. The roundabouts should make traffic flow much better on the busy road and also provide relief to those who work and live in the heavily-populatedRead the story …
‘Pavilion At Ole Miss’ Officially Under Construction
$65 million basketball and multipurpose arena to be complete by December 2015
July 31, 2014 by
Members of the athletics staff, architects and Rebel fans gathered today for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new basketball area to be known as the “Pavilion at Ole Miss.” The Pavilion is a $65 million, state of the art multipurpose facility that will house both mens’ and women’s basketball and host concerts, convocation and graduation,Read the story …
You Really Should See Bryant Hall
Built in 1911 and renovated in 2006, Bryant Hall has an interior that many haven't seen
July 30, 2014 by
Many Ole Miss students, alumni and fans have probably walked past the high steps leading to an impressive ironwork entrance at Bryant Hall and never thought to go inside. Until recently, I was one of those poor souls. Readers of this blog may remember my cheesy, sentimental writing in a previous post about how the beauty ofRead the story …
Help Welcome the Class of 2018
Register to volunteer at Move In by August 8
July 28, 2014 by
Fall is in the air. Not really, but we have experienced some unusually cool weather for July and the start of the fall semester is right around the corner, so I think that counts. It’s hard to believe, but in just three weeks (August 18-22), a whole new class of Ole Miss students will moveRead the story …
Saying Goodbye to Summer at Ole Miss
July 25, 2014 by
With the beginning of Fall semester 2014 less than a month away, the time has come to slowly begin saying goodbye to the joys of summer at Ole Miss. Farewell abundant parking places near buildings where we work at any given time of day. It’s been great knowing that if I occasionally want to sleepRead the story …
On Set with Campus Bird
July 23, 2014 by
With the release of the new interactive Campus Bird map at map.olemiss.edu there is an added opportunity to showcase the beauty of our campus before prospective students set foot in Oxford. This new map will allow viewers to take a virtual campus tour. Recently, University Communications Videographer Win Graham roamed campus in an effort to educate prospectiveRead the story …