Next week, three University of Mississippi Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates will present their artwork for their senior thesis shows in Gallery 130 in Meek Hall. Beginning Monday (Nov. 17) and running through Nov. 21, Julia Tatum, Jonathan Adams, and Desiree Kapler will exhibit their talents in graphic design, painting and photography, respectively. Each show hasRead the story …
BFA Students to Show Thesis Projects Next Week
Show features graphic design, painting and photography
November 13, 2014 by
VISTA Project Needs Community-Minded Volunteers
Full-time, one-year placements supported by AmeriCorps
November 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi VISTA Project at the University of Mississippi is looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for helping others to serve as Volunteers in Service to America, commonly known as VISTAs. Each of these full-time, one-year placements is supported by AmeriCorps with a modest living allowance, health benefits and anRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 11: Our Veterans
November 11, 2014 by
The veterans in the United States military volunteer to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, giving us the opportunity to participate in the many things we love, including attending the University of Mississippi or cheering on Ole Miss football every fall Saturday. On this Veterans Day, we are thankful and appreciative of theirRead the story …
Four Simple Ways to Salute Our Troops This Month
November 6, 2014 by
Each November, the university and Oxford community celebrate our troops with a month dedicated to Military Appreciation. Here are four ways you can support our veterans and soldiers in and around the community this month: 1. Come to the Game. On Saturday (Nov. 8), Ole Miss will take on Presbyterian College at home during the 2014 MilitaryRead the story …
Football Fans Reminded to Be Careful with Tickets, Personal Items
Ole Miss fans are urged to be careful on game days
November 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans attending football games at the University of Mississippi are being reminded to check their tickets carefully and to keep an eye on personal property to protect themselves from fraud and theft. Keith Davis, a captain with the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, recommends that fans purchase tickets only from the universityRead the story …
Special Olympics to Host Unified Egg Bowl Nov. 19
Students, fans challenged to #MakeHistory helping establish Special Olympics campus programs
November 1, 2014 by
MADISON, Miss.— The Egg Bowl football game is the most divisive annual event in Mississippi households, and that sentiment will be stronger than ever as both Mississippi State and Ole Miss teams experience historically successful seasons in 2014. This year, Special Olympics Mississippi will unify the schools and the state with the first Special Olympics Unified Egg Bowl on Wed., Nov.Read the story …
Ole Miss Fans Advised to be Cautious when Buying Game Day Merchandise
Watch out for counterfeit or illegal T-shirts and other items
October 31, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans coming to Oxford for Saturday’s Ole Miss-Auburn football game are advised to be cautious of vendors selling T-shirts and other merchandise on the streets and anywhere other than official university outlets. University officials noted several “rogue” vendors selling illegal T-shirts, some featuring vulgar language, before the Ole Miss-Tennessee game, said KathyRead the story …
Haunted History
Some older areas of campus have a spooky past
October 31, 2014 by
Construction on the University of Mississippi’s first structures began in 1846. Since then, Ole Miss has been the site of many historic events creating quite an eerie past for some of the older buildings still standing. And if the walls of those buildings could talk, I’m sure they’d have some very interesting stories to tell.Read the story …
Twelve Freshmen Receive Engineering Scholarships
Students from six states awarded Brevard, Adler fellowships
October 30, 2014 by
Twelve University of Mississippi students from six states have received scholarships from the School of Engineering. Representing Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Texas and Tennessee, the students are this year’s Brevard and John G. Adler scholars. “We appreciate the support and legacy of the Brevard Family and Mr. John Adler, who established these scholarships to enableRead the story …
Greek Affairs Hosts Trick-or-Treat Night
October 29, 2014 by
Get your pirate, princess, witch and ghost costumes ready because the University of Mississippi’s Greek Affairs office is hosting a night of trick-or-treating from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 30). The event will be held in the Grove and on Sorority Row for trick-or-treaters of all ages in the Oxford-Lafayette community. It offers a safeRead the story …