OXFORD, Miss. – It’s one of the things you can count on: taxes. As the time arrives to begin thinking about filing 2013 tax returns, two programs featuring University of Mississippi law and accountancy students are providing free assistance to the community. Second- and third-year Ole Miss law students will provide full-service tax preparation forRead the story …
Easing the Pain of Tax Time
Two programs offer free help to make filing taxes a bit easier
February 5, 2014 by
‘House and Home’ Exhibit Opens at University Museum
Collection of artifacts and photographs offers a tour of the American home through past and present
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum presents “House and Home,“ a tour of houses through past and present, to explore the history and progression of the American home. On loan from the National Endowment for the Humanities, “House and Home” was originally created and exhibited in the National Building Museum. The UM exhibition runs throughRead the story …
UM Efforts Recognized in TVA Community Sustainability Program
Announcement scheduled for Jan. 28 at Insight Park
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s combined sustainability efforts are being recognized as Oxford-Lafayette County is designated a Tennessee Valley Authority Valley Sustainable Gold Community. “The Office of Sustainability was thrilled to make the solid connection between sustainability and economic development and demonstrate that the two are mutually beneficial,” said Anne McCauley, assistant directorRead the story …
Modern Lighthouse Invention is January Science Cafe Topic
Monthly event resumes at Lusa Pastry Cafe
January 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inventor of the modern lighthouse is the focus for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave. in Oxford. TheresaRead the story …
UM Doctoral Student Remembered as a Determined Spirit
Kevser Ermin Memorial Lecture will honor passionate, dedicated student and instructor
January 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kevser Ermin, a doctoral student remembered for her tragic 2011 death while cycling one clear October morning between Oxford and Sardis Lake, left a lasting legacy at the University of Mississippi beyond simply a parable about transportation safety and sharing the road. Thanks to husband Yavuz Ozeren’s recent gift to the UMRead the story …
University of Mississippi Participates in Worldwide Pilot Program
International programs director selected as one of 40 mentors worldwide
January 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s director of international programs is among 40 individuals selected worldwide to assist the Institute of International Education with a new pilot course focused on internationalization at colleges and universities in the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar. Greet Provoost will serve as a mentor for “Connecting the World: International Relations at Higher EducationRead the story …
UM Southern Studies Director Edits Book on the Civil Rights Movement
Two UM alumni among authors of essays in the collection
December 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A symposium at the University of Mississippi has culminated in a book of essays about the civil rights movement. “The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi,” edited by Center for the Study of Southern Culture director Ted Ownby, is based on new research and combines multiple scholarly approaches. The 12 essays tell newRead the story …
Books and Bears Brightens Holiday Season at UM
Annual charity event provides toys for Physical Plant employees and their families
December 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Christmas holiday season got a whole lot brighter for the children and families of University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees as they received gifts Thursday morning (Dec. 19) at the Ole Miss Union Ballroom. Smiles abounded as members of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization distributed more than 400 gifts throughRead 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 …
Reverse Transfer Program Offers Degree Opportunity
Plan allows community college transfers to earn associate's degree while completing coursework at four-year colleges
December 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students who begin their college course work at Mississippi community colleges before transferring to one of the state’s public four-year universities can receive their associate’s degree by simply saying “yes” during the enrollment process. The program, called reverse transfer, began as a pilot at Ole Miss and is now available at allRead the story …