Putting an end to discrimination and sexual violence on our campus is an important topic to everyone at the University of Mississippi. Although many programs exist and are being developed to combat these issues, the question is, what can we, as employees, do to effect change? As stewards of the UM Creed, we all haveRead the story …
Author David Brooks Encourages Students to Find Their Passion
New York Times columnist delivered the SMBHC Fall Convocation address
October 28, 2016 by
New York Times columnist and acclaimed author David Brooks encouraged students to explore and find what they are passionate about while in college. Brooks spoke at the recent Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Fall Convocation.
UM Alumni, Guests are Among Prominent Freedom Award Recipients
Former Gov. William Winter latest to join list of National Civil Rights Museum honorees
October 13, 2016 by
When former Gov. William F. Winter receives a National Civil Rights Museum’s 25th annual Freedom Award Oct. 20 in Memphis, no doubt University of Mississippi administrators, staff and faculty will take great pride in having the renowned former governor as both an alumnus and founder of the Institute for Racial Reconciliation here that bears his name.Read the story …
UM Communiversity Helping Community Capture the Holidays
New 'Happy Holiday Hour' lunchtime classes offered for just $10
October 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the leaves begin to turn bright red and orange on the University of Mississippi campus, the Division of Outreach’s Communiversity program is ready to help local residents prepare for the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season. “We know everyone is so busy this time of year,” said Sandra Sulton,Read the story …
UM Professors Awarded SEC Faculty Travel Support
Program will allow travel for collaborations on research, teaching and performances
October 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine University of Mississippi professors are among more than 100 faculty members from all 14 Southeastern Conference universities selected to take part in the 2016-17 SEC Faculty Travel Program. The program, in its fifth year, provides support for selected individuals to collaborate with colleagues at other SEC member institutions on research, lecturesRead the story …
UM Professors Receive NIH Grant for Breast Cancer Research
Award furthers efforts to discover disease's causes, prevention and cure
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi researchers working to find new drugs to stop the spread of breast cancer to other organs have received a major award from the National Institutes of Health to continue their studies for three years. Yu-Dong Zhou, of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Mika Jekabsons, associate professorRead the story …
‘Heart of the Center’ Retires this Fall
Sarah Dixon Pegues leaves UM Southern studies program after 35 years
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After being a constant in Barnard Observatory for 35 years, Sarah Dixon Pegues is preparing to retire from the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. As the center’s administrative assistant since 1980, she handles all financial matters including budgets, payroll, travel requests, procurement and purchasing, asRead the story …
University Health Officials, MDH Urge Zika Precautions
Special precautions advised for people traveling to affected areas
September 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though Zika virus isn’t common in Mississippi yet, those who travel to areas where the illness has been reported should take precautions, advise experts at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi Department of Health. The illness is a threat for those who travel to Miami and other endemic areas, said Dr. TravisRead the story …
Meet Bradley Jenkins, September’s Staff Member of the Month
September 22, 2016 by
Bradley Jenkins, a transfer admissions specialist in the Office of Admissions, has been selected as Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for September. To help us get to know him better, Jenkins answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? Jenkins: Five-and-a-half years. IOM: What is your hometown?Read the story …
Overby Events this Week Include Brokaw, Barbour, Ford
Discussions to provide perspective, reactions to presidential campaigns
September 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will host Tom Brokaw, former Gov. Haley Barbour and a Mississippian who ran Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, among other notables, for spirited political reactions to Monday’s presidential debate. At 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 27) at the Overby Center, Stuart Stevens, who managedRead the story …