While many of the University of Mississippi Museum’s educational efforts are centered on exposing children to the arts, the museum has expanded its learning opportunities for adults this summer. As part of a Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow grant, the museum instituted First Friday Free Sketch Days on the first Friday of each month. The museum also partnered with SarahRead the story …
Summer Session Archaeological Dig Yields Thousands of Artifacts
UM students help uncover Chickasaw relics in Oktibbeha County
August 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi graduate student Emily Clark dreamed of becoming an archaeologist since she was 5 years old. “I was the kid that took my toys and buried them in the sandbox and pretended I was making a discovery,” Clark said. Her dream is becoming a reality at UM, and she’s no longerRead the story …
Interdisciplinary Employee Writing Groups to Begin This Fall
July 25, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi will sponsor employee writing groups beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year to increase collaboration between representatives of different departments and disciplines on professional writing projects. The Faculty Writing Groups, which are open to both UM faculty and staff members, will work together on projects ranging from grant applications to getting scholarlyRead the story …
CMSE Staffer Receives International Award for Robotics Work
Mannie Lowe honored for growth, impact of FTC Robotics Challenge statewide
July 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mannie Lowe, a staff member at the University of Mississippi, is the 2016 recipient of the International Volunteer of the Year Award from FIRST, an organization that promotes an interest in STEM fields among students, with programs such as the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition for middle- and high-schoolers. As this year’s honoree, Lowe,Read the story …
Tuition Waiver Is an Amazing Employee Benefit
June 27, 2016 by
During my employee orientation in September 2014, I was told about the employee benefit to promote education. As a communications specialist, I knew learning to further my writing skills and complete research studies would only make me better as an employee. So I took the GRE a month later and in January 2015 began pursuingRead the story …
Ole Miss Competing in BattleFrog College Championship for Second Year
June 27, 2016 by
University of Mississippi students have proven that they excel in competitions both academic and athletic, and that includes BattleFrog. No, I didn’t just misspell “football.” Ole Miss students recently competed in the second season of the BattleFrog College Championship in Atlanta, with the highlights airing next week on ESPN. The competition sends participants through an obstacleRead the story …
Rebel Quest Day Camp Offers Fun Learning Opportunities
June 13, 2016 by
Are you looking for an educational and fun opportunity for your children this summer? Well, look no further than Rebel Quest! Rebel Quest, a University of Mississippi day camp, is an opportunity for Lil’ Rebels (rising first- through third-graders) and Junior Rebels (rising fourth- through sixth-graders) to keep their brains and bodies active through funRead the story …
Living Blues Hires New Publication Manager
Melanie Young hopes to broaden awareness of the magazine, including digital editions
June 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With her new position as publication manager of Living Blues magazine, Melanie Young feels as though she’s come home. She first began working with the magazine, produced by the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, in 2009 as its circulation manager. At the same time, she had anRead the story …
Neumann Finishes Ole Miss Degree after 45 Years
June 2, 2016 by
Johnny Neumann lit up the scoreboard during his time as a basketball player at the University of Mississippi. In the 1970-71 season, Neumann scored an average of 40 points per game – and this was before the three-point shot was part of the game. He led the Rebels to a 113-90 win over rival LSU,Read the story …
Ole Miss Outdoors Offers Summer Full of Adventure
June 2, 2016 by
Ole Miss Outdoors will continue to take the University of Mississippi and Oxford community on exciting trips this summer. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in all these events, including local day trips and weekend getaways. Here’s the full schedule of summer trips: White Water Rafting on the Chattooga River, MountainRead the story …