JACKSON, Miss. – Trustee Hal Parker, President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, named all Trustees to the Board Search Committee for the University of Mississippi Chancellor Search at the meeting held today in Jackson. Trustee Ford Dye of Oxford will serve as Chair of the Board Search Committee. TheRead the story …
IHL: Board President names Board Search Committee for Chancellor Search
Board calls for nominations for Campus Search Advisory Committee
May 16, 2019 by
Two Students’ Work among Best at National Journalism Competition
Madison Scarpino, Ariel Cobbert win Mark of Excellence awards from Society of Professional Journalists
May 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A student and a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media were recognized nationally for their 2018 work by the Society of Professional Journalists. Madison Scarpino, a junior broadcast journalism student from Tampa, Florida, won her award in the television breaking news category. Scarpino’s entry wasRead the story …
Organizational Changes Strengthen, Enhance UM Student Services
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning this summer, the University of Mississippi will distribute the duties performed by the Office of Leadership and Advocacy and the violence intervention and prevention area of the University Counseling Center into two previously established departments, the Ole Miss Student Union and UMatter: Student Support and Advocacy, all falling under the umbrella of the Division of StudentRead the story …
Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Speak at Journalism Graduation Ceremony
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tewolde Gebremarian, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, is this year’s commencement speaker for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. Gebremarian, who has been in the spotlight since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 earlier this year, will address the graduating class at 3 p.m. Saturday (MayRead the story …
M Partner, Lexington Celebrate Spring with Festival and Health Fair
Organizers plan day of fun and educational activities
May 2, 2019 by
LEXINGTON, Miss. – The Lexington community is celebrating the spring season by celebrating local resources through food, art and music. Local vendors, artists, craftsmen and musicians will join together Saturday (May 4) to celebrate all that the community of Lexington has to offer. The Spring Festival is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. onRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Graduates Win Statewide Awards
Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes UM alumnae
April 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two graduates of the University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management were honored at the 2019 Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference for their leadership and excellence in the field. This annual conference, held by the state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, provides continuing education to registered dietitians, registered dietetic technicians and studentsRead the story …
Activist to Speak on Campus for Disability History Month
April 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jonathan Mooney, award-winning writer, entrepreneur and activist, is the keynote speaker for this year’s Access Awards at the University of Mississippi. Mooney will speak at the Access Awards luncheon, an event that recognizes one faculty member and one staff member who stand out as advocates for those who have disabilities, at 11:30 a.m.Read the story …
Navy ROTC Works to Support Local Veterans
Fundraiser sells shirts to benefit Mississippi State Veterans Home of Oxford
April 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Navy ROTC program is hoping to give back to Oxford’s military veteran community with a fundraiser that will raise money to support the Mississippi State Veterans Home of Oxford. “We in the Ole Miss ROTC programs receive a lot of support from (local military veteran) organizations and we think it’s alsoRead the story …
Webinar Series Helps Mississippi Entrepreneurs Develop, Grow
MDA, McLean Institute partner to boost entrepreneurship across state
April 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Development Authority launches its spring 2019 series at noon Tuesday (April 16), with “Youth Entrepreneurship” by Elena Bauer, a University of Mississippi law student who leads the McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. The program is a statewide high school youth leadership initiative, and the webinar will emphasize youth entrepreneurship. Bauer, fromRead the story …
Vitter to be Inducted into National Academy of Inventors
Ceremony set for April 10-11 in Houston
April 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeffrey S. Vitter, the 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi and distinguished professor of computer and information science, will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors this week in Houston. Vitter was among 148 inventors named a 2018 fellow by the NAI, which recognizes and encourages inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and TrademarkRead the story …