The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has issued a call for nominations for members of the University of Mississippi Campus Search Advisory Committee. Representatives from all stakeholder groups, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community are needed on the committee. The deadline for recommendations for members of the Campus SearchRead the story …
Horizons at UM Needs Support for Wednesday Fundraiser
Innovative program boosts achievement among underserved students
May 19, 2015 by
Members of the Lafayette-Oxford-University community have an important opportunity Wednesday (May 20) to support an innovative summer learning program operating on the University of Mississippi campus. Horizons, a key initiative in the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement’s mission to fight poverty through education, is a six-week, full-day summer learning program that provides academics, enrichmentRead the story …
Six Freshmen Honored for Leadership, Academic Excellence
Omicron Delta Kappa honor society presents annual awards
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society has honored six students for their academic performance, leadership and community involvement. This year’s recipients of ODK Freshman Leader Awards are Olivia Dear of Madison, Seth Dickinson of Mantachie, Christopher Feazell of Mendenhall, Dillon Hall of Saltillo, Alexis Smith of Picayune and Loden SnellRead the story …
UM Wins Two Phi Theta Kappa Awards
CollegeFish.org awards honor university's work with transfer students
May 5, 2015 by
OXFORD Miss, – The University of Mississippi has won two awards from CollegeFish.org for its efforts to help transfer students succeed. The awards were presented in San Antonio at an award ceremony for “Nerd Nation,” the annual conference hosted by CollegeFish. One of the awards honors UM as the University Transfer Champion 2015. The otherRead the story …
UM Nutrition Program Helping Create Children’s Area for Double Decker
Department to educate families on importance of healthy living at 20th annual arts festival
April 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Children attending the 20th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford this year will have their own area of fun hosted by University of Mississippi’s Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management. As a part of the festival’s Square Fair, set for April 25, the children’s area will be in the Lafayette County Chancery Courthouse parking lot.Read the story …
UM Senior Wins Top Poetry Prize at Southern Literary Festival
Jacqulyn Ladnier penned winning entry during poetry workshop on campus
April 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi senior Jacqulyn Ladnier received the first prize award in poetry at the Southern Literary Festival last month. Ladnier, a native of Lucedale, is an English major with a minor in cinema. She wrote her winning poem, “Buon Compleanno, Jep Gambardella,” last fall during a poetry workshop. Ladnier was inspired byRead the story …
Columbia University Anthropologist is UM Earth Day Lecturer
Paige West will discuss Papua New Guinean research April 22 at Overby Center
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned Columbia University anthropologist Paige West is the featured speaker for Earth Day at the University of Mississippi. Paige West will discuss “Imagining Pacific Futures: Climate Change, Local Livelihoods and International Environmentalist Rhetorics.” The free program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 22) in the Overby Center Auditorium. “Dr. West’s workRead the story …
Stamps Scholars Gather in Atlanta for National Conference
Attendees include nine UM students who will network, share their work and discuss challenges
April 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine University of Mississippi students are among some 500 Stamps Leadership Scholars from 41 universities who are convening at the Georgia Institute of Technology this weekend for the third Stamps Scholars National Convention. UM students attending the conference are Madeleine Achgill of Indianapolis; Ben Branson, Madison; Kathryn James, Mandeville, Louisiana; Paige Lagarde,Read the story …
University Researchers to Show Off Work Friday at Research Day
Annual event showcases scientific posters, lectures from Oxford campus, Medical Center
April 9, 2015 by
The scientific and scholarly studies of more than 100 researchers, totaling 119 lectures and posters, will be presented and displayed Friday (April 10) at the University of Mississippi. The 2015 UM Research Day begins at 10 a.m. at the Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. “The responseRead the story …
A Letter from Chancellor Dan Jones
April 2, 2015 by
Dear Ole Miss Family, Several days ago I wrote to you about the decision by the IHL Board not to renew my contract to serve as Chancellor. Last week, Dr. Jim Borsig, Commissioner-elect for the Board, approached me with a “compromise offer.” The Board was willing to extend my contract for 21 months if IRead the story …