OXFORD, Miss. – The largest exhibit in more than two decades featuring works by acclaimed Mississippi painter Kate Freeman Clark is set to debut March 28 at the University of Mississippi Museum. “Lasting Impressions: Restoring Kate Freeman Clark” includes more than 70 paintings from the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery and several artifacts from theRead the story …
UM Museum Readies Major Exhibition Honoring Kate Freeman Clark
Curators hope to broaden awareness of painter's works and raise support for conservation
March 21, 2017 by
Pulitzer Winner Jon Meacham to Give UM Commencement Address
Presidential historian to address graduates May 13 in the Grove
March 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pulitzer Prize-winning author, presidential historian and one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals Jon Meacham will deliver the University of Mississippi’s 164th Commencement address May 13 in the Grove. Meacham, a former editor of Newsweek and a contributor to Time and The New York Times Book Review, speaks to graduates and their familiesRead the story …
Saturday Collaborations Unlock Possibilities for Marks Students
Weekend program brings middle schoolers to UM campus for tutoring, mentoring and fun
March 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most students regard Saturday school with dread and contempt, but a group of middle schoolers from the Delta community of Marks looks forward to its weekend tutoring sessions at the University of Mississippi. For some of these students, the sessions have become life-changing. For six Saturdays between February and April, 53 studentsRead the story …
UM Engineers Without Borders Returns to West Africa
Following successful crowdfunding campaign, team advances infrastructure project in Togo
March 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Entering its sixth year of helping people of the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders is continuing its work to help drill and complete a deep water well for a rural village. Two faculty and six students are in theRead the story …
Former Chancellor Khayat Chosen for 2017 Dick Enberg Award
Honor recognizes passion and support for education
March 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat, leader of what has been called a “renaissance” at the University of Mississippi during his 14-year term, has been chosen as the 2017 winner of the Dick Enberg Award, presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Khayat, who served as chancellor from 1995 to 2009,Read the story …
Researchers Study Effects of Weather, Distance and Running on Athletes
Analysis of World Cup performance has implications for future host sites, players in other sports
March 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amid discussions of the possible effects of global warming, University of Mississippi professors have determined that extreme heat can greatly affect players’ performance in the world’s premier international soccer competition. Nick Watanabe and Grace Yan, both assistant professors in the UM Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, joined Pamela WickerRead the story …
Faculty, Students Prepare for Learning Adventures Across the Country
StudyUSA program participants take courses in a variety of cities this summer
March 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This summer, University of Mississippi students will be eyewitnesses to the raising of Tappan Zee bridge in New York City, meeting with Pulitzer Prize-winning staff at The Washington Post and visiting Google’s headquarters in California. These are just a few of the learning adventures that students have opportunities to experience when theyRead the story …
Spring Honors Convocation Features Evening of Music and Cinema
Event brings acclaimed film artists to UM
March 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Spring Convocation for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will bring a live cinematic experience featuring acclaimed artists to the University of Mississippi. Titled “Live Cinema,” the event features a series of short films along with live narration and music. It includes Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green; acclaimed animator Brent Green; DanRead the story …
University Offsets Electricity Use with Renewable Energy Certificates
Purchase allows Ole Miss to support sustainable resources and lower carbon footprint
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has offset a portion of the electricity it uses through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. The purchase, which came about as a recommendation of the UM Energy Committee, allows the university to lower its carbon footprint, support the development of renewable energy technologies and practice resource stewardship,Read the story …
Graduate Student Council Hosting Annual Research Symposium Thursday
Nearly 60 students slated to present projects
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Graduate Student Council at the University of Mississippi is hosting its seventh annual research symposium from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday (March 2) at the Inn at Ole Miss. The symposium acts as a mini-conference, allowing graduate students to discuss their research through podium and poster presentations in the categories ofRead the story …