OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Dean of Students Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon, who helped countless students through disciplinary and personal issues and offered advice to those in need, is set to retire April 30 after 36 years of service to UM. The Clarksdale native, who is often seen walking around campus and chatting withRead the story …
Sparky Reardon Reflects on 36 Years of Service to UM
Dean of students retires April 30, plans to teach, read, travel and blog
January 1, 2014 by
UM Anthropology Professor Wins Prestigious Faculty Award
Maureen Meyers’ SEAC recognition heralded by colleagues
December 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maureen Meyers is the recipient of a prestigious regional award recognizing her outstanding archaeological research. The University of Mississippi assistant professor of anthropology was presented the C.B. Moore Award for Excellence in Archaeology by a Young Scholar in Southeastern Studies. The award was presented at the 70th annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference meetingRead the story …
Common Reading Experience List for 2014 Narrows
Final selection to be announced in February, shared with all incoming freshmen
December 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The committee charged with selecting the book for the 2014 UM Common Reading Experience has narrowed the field of nominations to five finalists. Committee members will read all five books through the end of January and review them for the final selection, which will be announced in February. “We are grateful forRead the story …
UM Christmas Tree Tradition Dates Back to 1860s
December 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though the location and traditions surrounding the University of Mississippi Christmas tree have changed through the decades, one thing has remained the same. The tree was and continues to be a symbol of the bright futures ahead for the university’s students. In the late 1860s, Memory House – now home of theRead the story …
8 Gifts for Ole Miss Fans
We've rounded up eight great gifts for Ole Miss Rebels
December 16, 2013 by
1) Good South Apparel Regional admissions counselors and Ole Miss alumni Jason Welch and Steven Nelson created the Good South clothing company out of a love of Southern style and a desire to give back. A portion of the company’s annual earnings will be used to establish the Good South Scholarship Fund. The Good SouthRead the story …
Professor Awarded Chinese Distinguished Professorship
Award presents opportunities for collaborations in drug discovery research
December 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dale Nagle, professor of pharmacognosy and research professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been awarded an Overseas Distinguished Visiting Professorship from the Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Pharmacy. The professorship involves two separate two-week trips to Hunan, where Nagle will present seminars, exchange research findings andRead the story …
Graduate Students Sum Up Research in Three Minutes
Students compete in inaugural 3MT Competition for a chance to attend the SEC finals
December 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi doctoral student has earned the opportunity to represent the university in the Southeastern Conference Three Minute Thesis competition next spring. Harish Chander, a doctoral student in the health and kinesiology program, was awarded the grand prize based upon the presentation of his thesis research about the “Impact onRead the story …
UM Landscape Services Wins National Award
Recognition honors excellence in grounds maintenance on one of America's most beautiful campuses
November 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Landscape Services recently won top honors at the Professional Grounds Management Society’s 2013 Green Star Awards competition. The Grand Award was given in the University/College category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Winners were honored during the society’s awards dinner Oct. 25 in conjunction with the School ofRead the story …
Five Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
University groups across campus organize giving opportunities
November 15, 2013 by
With Thanksgiving break just days away, the season of giving is officially under way. UM faculty and staff can choose from several worthy initiatives to give back to the Ole Miss, Oxford and Lafayette County communities. We’ve rounded up some great efforts by university groups to help jump-start your season of giving. 1.) Help putRead the story …
Gameday Recipe Roundup
Create the ultimate Ole Miss tailgating spread with these pin-worthy recipes and ideas
November 8, 2013 by
Planning your gameday menu? Check out 10 popular tailgating treats that Ole Miss fans are sharing on Pinterest. Follow the official Ole Miss account at Pinterest.com/olemiss for more ideas and inspiration. 1.) Mini slider tree – Cupcake trees aren’t just for sweets anymore. Mix things up a bit by displaying your mini sliders in aRead the story …