OXFORD, Miss. – International lecturer, entrepreneur and Pulitzer-nominated author Clifton Taulbert will speak Tuesday (Feb. 9) on his new book “The Invitation” at the University of Mississippi. The lecture, hosted by the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is set for 5 p.m. in Weems AuditoriumRead the story …
Library Brown Bag Lecture to Examine Poetry of Sterling Plumpp
Corey Taylor speaks Friday as part of Black History Month
February 3, 2016 by
Corey Taylor, associate professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, will discuss “Blues, Bebop and Black History: Poetry and Prose of the Sterling Plumpp Collection” during a brown bag event Friday at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. The free lecture is slated for noon in the Department of Archives and Special Collections’Read the story …
UM Oxford Campus Closed Friday, Jan. 22
January 21, 2016 by
Due to predicted winter storm, the Oxford campus will be closed on Friday (1/22). Follow emergency.olemiss.edu for updates. Due to the threat of winter weather as a result of the approaching storm and predictions of hazardous road conditions, the Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi will be closed on Friday (1/22/16). The National WeatherRead the story …
Check Out Awesome Time-lapse of Pavilion Construction
January 7, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi photography staff has been keeping track of the construction progress of the $96.5 million Pavilion at Ole Miss. In December 2013, Robert Jordan, director of Ole Miss Photography, placed a camera on top of Anderson Hall to take photos each day of the construction progress. Photographers visited the rooftop camera onceRead the story …
Parking Changes During Winter Break
January 2, 2016 by
When winter break began Dec. 12, Park-N-Ride, commuter and all residential permit holders have been allowed to park on campus in any student parking area, regardless of zone. This will continue through Jan. 18. Metered parking and the Pavilion Garage parking will remain pay-on-demand zones, and faculty-staff, reserved and service parking spaces will remain restricted.Read the story …
Update on Investigation of Fan Incident at Ole Miss-LSU Football Game
December 4, 2015 by
On Nov. 21, 2015 at the Ole Miss-LSU football game, unidentified fans contacted officers at the field level working security for the event complaining of the behavior of a small group of individuals. The officers who responded to the complaint were certified officers from other jurisdictions, working in a temporary capacity for the University ofRead the story …
Statement from UM Regarding Stadium Incident
November 23, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi Police Department has asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent investigation of the incident involving a temporary officer and a fan during the Ole Miss-LSU football game on Nov. 21. FBI officials arrived on campus this afternoon to begin their review. No additional information will be available untilRead the story …
Special Olympics Rollerskating Meet Set for Friday
Volunteers, supporters invited to free event in Sardis
November 10, 2015 by
The Area IV Special Olympics rollerskating meet will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 13) at Skatetasia Skating Center in Sardis. Supporters and volunteers are invited to the event that is being sponsored by Mississippi Special Olympics and the University of Mississippi Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management. Between 75Read the story …
Former NASA Rocket Scientist Set for Special Science Cafe
UM alumna Josephine Howard to discuss math and science careers Oct. 27
October 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A veteran scientist who helped NASA achieve one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century will discuss highlights of her career Tuesday (Oct. 27) in a special University of Mississippi Science Cafe. Josephine “Jo” Howard, a UM graduate and former rocket scientist, will discuss “Reflections on the Apollo Space Program and MathematicsRead the story …
UM Student Helps Establish Little Free Library in Oxford
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Wednesday at Avent Park
September 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Oxford’s new Little Free Library is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Avent Park. The effort to create the library was launched by University of Mississippi graduate student Julie Ann Brandt, who is pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Brandt said she wanted to leave something meaningful behind whenRead the story …