OXFORD, Miss. – Four seniors graduating Saturday (May 13) from the University of Mississippi have the distinction of being among the first six UM students to have benefitted from the prestigious Stamps Scholars program. Funded by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, the awards are the university’s most comprehensive, full scholarship packages for in-state and out-of-stateRead the story …
Six Inaugural Stamps Scholars Reflect Upon UM Experience
Grateful recipients ready for graduation and chance to change the world
May 12, 2017 by
UM Commencement Reflects University’s Growth
Changes designed to make ceremonies more enjoyable and meaningful for participants
May 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students, families and other visitors will notice a few changes in the University of Mississippi’s 164th Commencement ceremony, set for 9 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in the Grove. The most visible change will be the elimination of the processional for students at the morning convocation, a move made to save time andRead the story …
UM Completes Renovations to Memory Garden
Fountain terrace offers place to meditate, remember and study
May 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has completed renovations to the Ole Miss Memory Garden, adding new brickwork patterns, additional seating and a tiered foundation that invites passersby into an ambiance of serenity and grace. At the rear of Paris-Yates Chapel, the bench-lined terrace stands as a monument to students who lost their livesRead the story …
Stamps Scholars Attend 2017 National Convention
Students learn to join peers in addressing great challenges for the common good
May 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-one Stamps Scholars from the University of Mississippi were in Atlanta recently for the fourth biennial Stamps Scholars National Convention, where they learned from one another and from some of the country’s most renowned leaders about facing challenges that affect society. Sponsored by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, the 2017 Stamps ScholarsRead the story …
UM Partnership with TVA, NEMEPA Saves $217,000 Annually
Project improves sustainability and efficiency across campus
May 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi, Tennessee Valley Authority and North East Mississippi Electric Power Association marked the completion Thursday (May 4) of a project that saves the university more than $217,000 in utility costs each year and reduces its carbon footprint. The TVA awarded the university a $150,000 grant to improve energy efficiencyRead the story …
UM Museum Opens Registration for Summer Camps
Weeklong sessions with themes will be separated by age group
May 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will once again host educational summer day camps for children of all ages throughout June and July, and registration is open for all the offerings. The weeklong camps, broken into age groups, teach children the ins and outs of the museum and allow them to create theirRead the story …
University Celebrates Dedication of NPHC Garden
Outdoor space dedicated to learning, celebration and reflection
May 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One year after its groundbreaking, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Garden is open at the University of Mississippi. The garden, next to the new residence hall between Crosby Hall and the Northgate housing complex, provides an outdoor space for learning, celebration, reflection and community building. University officials conducted a dedication ceremony andRead the story …
Lecture Examines Links Between Faulkner Classic and Book of Daniel
UM McCool fellow to share findings from dissertation research on Thursday
May 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Frances Bell McCool Fellowship Lecture in Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi examines connections between an iconic William Faulkner novel and the Biblical book of Daniel. The lecture, titled “Thomas Sutpen’s ‘Solitary Furnace Experience’: The Book of Daniel in William Faulkner’s ‘Absalom, Absalom!’” is set for 6:30 p.m. ThursdayRead the story …
UM to Remember Lives Lost During the Year
Annual campus memorial ceremony set for Thursday
May 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each year, the University of Mississippi family pauses to honor and remember the lives of students, faculty and staff members who died during the past year. This year’s ceremony is set for 4 p.m. Thursday (May 4) at Paris-Yates Chapel. Established by Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat, University of Mississippi Memorial Day isRead the story …
‘Billion Dollar Buyer’ Tilman Fertitta to Speak at UM
Restaurant mogul set for May 5 event at Pavilion
May 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Businessman Tilman Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s Inc. and star of the CNBC reality show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” will share insights and advice Friday (May 5) at the University of Mississippi. The 11:30 a.m. event at The Pavilion at Ole Miss is free and open to the public. The first 1,000 guests getRead the story …