OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi Teacher Corps veteran Joseph Sweeney has joined the University of Mississippi School of Education faculty as director of the highly selective teacher preparation program. Sweeney, who took the helm of the Teacher Corps on March 16, is in the midst of preparing for the program’s 26th cohort of new recruits who will undergo hands-on teacherRead the story …
Sweeney Named Mississippi Teacher Corps Director
UM alumnus rejoins program as new leader after serving as secondary school teacher, administrator
April 7, 2015 by
A Letter from Chancellor Dan Jones
April 2, 2015 by
Dear Ole Miss Family, Several days ago I wrote to you about the decision by the IHL Board not to renew my contract to serve as Chancellor. Last week, Dr. Jim Borsig, Commissioner-elect for the Board, approached me with a “compromise offer.” The Board was willing to extend my contract for 21 months if IRead the story …
UM Electrical Engineering Alumnus Named Gates Cambridge Scholar
Dozie Ibekwe was a junior entry into the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
April 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus is among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Chiedozie “Dozie” Ibekwe is the second UM graduate to win the full scholarship to the University of Cambridge. Sam Watson, a 2008 graduate with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, physics and classics, was the firstRead the story …
UM Named Top 20 in Higher Ed Crowdfunding
Technology connects university with a new generation of supporters
March 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been nationally recognized among the top 20 crowdfunding programs in higher education by Evertrue, a social donor management platform. Crowdfunding encourages potential donors to give by offering a user-friendly format. Online donation platforms reach a wide audience through social channels and allow donors to specify which projects theyRead the story …
Students Carry on Torch
Scholarships pay tribute to former Speaker of the House, attorney Tim Ford
March 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is mourning the loss of dedicated alumnus Tim Ford – who was a longtime speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, successful attorney and strong proponent of education – and students are being encouraged to expand his rich legacy of public service. The Tim Ford Public Service ScholarshipRead the story …
‘The Education of a Lifetime’ Chosen for Common Reading Experience
Robert Khayat's memoir recounts experiences growing up and leading UM's transformation
March 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A memoir by Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi, has been selected for the university’s 2015 Common Reading Experience. Each incoming freshman will receive a copy of “The Education of a Lifetime,” (Nautilus Publishing Co., 2013) with instructions to read it before the start of fall classes. Khayat willRead the story …
USA Today Editor Honored with Silver Em
Fred Anklam Jr. worked on landmark series examining Mississippi schools, covered U.S. House for national paper
March 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fred Anklam Jr., a senior editor at USA Today, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Samuel Talbert Silver Em Award from the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. The award will be presented at a dinner April 8 at the Inn at Ole Miss, starting at 6Read the story …
Like Father, Like Son
Johnson family continues generous support of Ole Miss athletics
February 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Like many faithful University of Mississippi alumni, Jackson native Michael Johnson grew up an avid fan of the Rebels – a legacy instilled in him by his father, Larry L. Johnson. Now, through their family foundation, the two have left a more tangible legacy to Ole Miss, having committed $250,000 to theRead the story …
Tyner to Lead Higher Education Lawyer Group
UM general counsel to become head of the National Association of College and University Attorneys
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, general counsel at the University of Mississippi, has been elected board chairman of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, a group of more than 4,000 higher education lawyers across the country. He begins his new role in June. UM Chancellor Dan Jones said those who have the honor of workingRead the story …
UM Graduate’s ‘Destiny’ is Video Game Voice-overs
Morla Gorrondona got first voice job at Ole Miss
December 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi graduates have enjoyed plenty of success in the performing arts and Ole Miss alumna Morla Gorrondona is no exception. Gorrondona, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2000, voiced the character Eris in the hot new video game “Destiny,” an action-adventure shared-world shooter developed by Bungie and publishedRead the story …