OXFORD, Miss. – The McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi, in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Center at the Mississippi Development Authority, announces the 2018 Spring Webinar Series. The series kicks off at noon Tuesday (March 13) with a presentation on MDA’s Minority Certification program. Derek Finley of MDARead the story …
McLean Institute, MDA Entrepreneur Center Set Spring Webinar Series
Sessions designed to boost small businesses run through May 22
March 9, 2018 by
University Schedules Summit to Examine Benefits of Diversity
March 8 session is inaugural event of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
March 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s new Division of Diversity and Community Engagement invites the university community to its first public discussion March 8. The division’s inaugural event, the “Diversity Summit: Making the Case for Diversity” begins at 8 a.m. at The Inn at Ole Miss. To register for the event, visit https://goo.gl/PBrEMR. “This summitRead the story …
University to Unveil History and Context Plaques March 2
Six markers offer history and insight into campus sites
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will hold a ceremony Friday (March 2) to unveil six history and context plaques, which contain wording recommended by the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context following months of study and feedback from hundreds of stakeholders. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Gertrude C. FordRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Hope to Break Record at RebelTHON Dance Marathon
Goal is to raise $225,000 for Batson Children's Hospital
February 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are hoping to once again surpass their previous fundraising efforts for Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at the UM Medical Center in Jackson through the sixth annual RebelTHON dance marathon this weekend. Last year, Ole Miss students danced nonstop during the 12-hour event and raised more than $172,000 forRead the story …
UM to be Well Represented at Natchez Literary Celebration
Seven UM faculty and a student to be featured at 29th annual event
February 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will be well-represented at the 29th annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration this week. Besides the four William Winter Scholars from UM who will be recognized, two history professors will be honored and two additional professors will give presentations at the event, set for Thursday-Saturday (Feb. 22-24) atRead the story …
UM to Explore State of Education for African-American Students on Tuesday
'The Conversation Continues' panel discussion takes place on campus at 6 p.m. as part of Black History Month
February 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss – The state of education for African-American students in Mississippi and strategies to ensure these students receive an equitable education will be explored during a panel discussion at the University of Mississippi on Tuesday. “The Conversation Continues” will take place at 6 p.m. in Guyton Annex 209. One of UM’s Black History MonthRead the story …
Prospective Graduate Students Invited to Expo
Feb. 16 event to include tours, information about opportunities and lunch
February 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate school is a big investment that can be exciting and often stressful. But the staff at the University of Mississippi Graduate School can guide students in the right direction. The Graduate School will host its Graduate School Expo on Friday (Feb. 16). This event is designed to showcase the advanced degreeRead the story …
NewsCheck Developers to Discuss Combating ‘Fake News’ at UM
Startup team to present potential of blockchain technology in new media world
February 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – So-called “fake news” has been a widespread topic of discussion since the 2016 election cycle, and news organizations, businesses and government bodies have accelerated their efforts to identify and discredit false information being spread through social media and other electronic means. On Thursday (Feb. 15), NewsCheck principal Robert Hendrickson will present “UsingRead the story …
Explore Summer Options for K-12 at Feb. 27 Open House
February 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs will host an open house event Feb. 27 to showcase its summer programs for K-12 students. The event, set for 4-6 p.m. at the university’s Jackson Avenue Center, is free and open to the public. Interested parents and students in kindergarten through 12th grade canRead the story …
Law School to Host MLK Day Commemoration Event
January 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will host a panel discussion in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 31) in Weems Auditorium. This year’s program focuses on “Slavery, Civil Rights and King’s Legacy.” Panelists will discuss slavery and its connections to King’s legacy. “This yearRead the story …