OXFORD, Miss. – For the 15th year, the University of Mississippi Museum is offering a new keepsake ornament for the holidays. This year’s design features an ancient Greek neck amphora, c. 510-500 B.C., from the David M. Robinson Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities. On this amphora, the hero Herakles, known as Hercules to theRead the story …
UM Museum Unveils 2015 Holiday Keepsake Ornament
Herakles Neck Amphora illustrates the Greek hero defeating the Nemean Lion
November 5, 2015 by
LaTanya Dixon Hears Call to Serve Community
Doctoral student works to help students succeed in STEM fields
November 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – LaTanya Dixon came to the University of Mississippi in 2001 to study pre-medicine, but her service as a tutor and mentor at the Boys and Girls Club made her reconsider her career goals. When Dixon was an undergraduate, a friend introduced her to AmeriCorps, an organization that places college volunteers in nonprofitsRead the story …
Cyclists Must Remember Rules of the Road
Bicycle safety a critical concern on campus and around Oxford
November 2, 2015 by
Between the return of cooler temperatures and the appearance of fall colors, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stay indoors. A popular activity to enjoy the outdoors and the scenery on campus and around town is bicycling. While cycling is a great and healthy way to travel around town, it is important to keep some tipsRead the story …
Ole Miss Dining Survey Offers Delicious Rewards
Participants could win gift cards; everyone will enjoy improved dining experience
October 23, 2015 by
We’ve heard it all before. “The food on campus is gross.” “Why is all the food so unhealthy?” “When the heck is Steak ‘n Shake opening?” “We want mobile ordering.” “The Grill at 1810 is the best!” Now is the time to make your voice count. Ole Miss Dining Services is in the process of gatheringRead the story …
Q&A: Meet Honey Ussery, UM’s New Title IX Coordinator
October 22, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Honey Ussery, a former local prosecutor who has fought for victims of sexual assaults and domestic abuse, recently became the University of Mississippi’s Title IX Coordinator, making her responsible for investigating campus reports of relationship violence, stalking and sexual assault. Many people think of women’s sports when they hear the term “TitleRead the story …
Board of Trustees Names Preferred Candidate for UM Chancellor
October 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has selected Jeffrey S. Vitter as the preferred candidate for the chancellorship of the University of Mississippi. A renowned computer scientist and academic leader, Vitter is provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Kansas. Vitter was recommended by the BoardRead the story …
Renowned Documentarian Ken Burns to Speak at Fall Honors Convocation
Free tickets available at UM Box Office starting Oct. 16
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns is the guest speaker for this year’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College fall convocation at the University of Mississippi. Set for 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the lecture is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required.Read the story …
Lackey Named ASTM International Professor of the Year
UM engineering teacher and researcher lauded for dedication, innovation
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ellen Lackey, a University of Mississippi mechanical engineering professor at the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, has won the 2015 Professor of the Year Award from ASTM International, a global standards development organization. The group, previously known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, has more than 30,000 global members. The ASTMRead the story …
Berti Named Fellow of Prestigious American Physical Society
UM physicist recognized for outstanding contributions to field
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi physicist, well-known for his work on general relativity and black holes, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society. Emanuele Berti, UM associate professor of physics and astronomy, was awarded the prestigious honor during the society’s annual fall meeting in September. The citation acknowledges BertiRead the story …
Nominations Sought for 2016 Common Reading Experience
Community invited to suggest books for next year's freshman class
October 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Read any good books lately that you think others would enjoy? If so, now is the time to share your recommendations, as nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Common Reading Experience. University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and those who live in the greater Oxford community,Read the story …