OXFORD, Miss. – As the highly-anticipated $59 million renovation and expansion of the University of Mississippi’s Student Union continues, campus users can expect several changes in the weeks ahead. For starters, the Subway sandwich shop inside the facility closed its doors Friday (Nov. 11). Ole Miss Food Services closes Dec. 10 and will not reopenRead the story …
UM Student Union Remodeling Project Making Progress, Major Changes
$59 million renovation and expansion is transforming facility and operations
November 14, 2016 by
Jeffrey Vitter Inaugurated as UM Chancellor
Leader unveils several initiatives to move university 'from great to greater'
November 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community celebrated a momentous occasion in the university’s life Thursday (Nov. 10) afternoon with the investiture of its 17th chancellor, Jeffrey S. Vitter. In his inaugural address, Vitter called on the Ole Miss family to imagine what the future could look like if the full power of higherRead the story …
UM Beautification Guru Wins National Honor
Jeff McManus recognized with Professional Grounds Management Society President's Award
November 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The man in charge of keeping the “Most Beautiful Campus in America” looking photogenic has received yet another major accolade. Jeff McManus, UM director of landscape, airport and golf operations, has been honored with the Professional Grounds Management Society’s President’s Award. McManus was recognized Oct. 21 at an awards banquet in Louisville,Read the story …
Rockefeller Discovers Rich Culture of Delta during UM Visit
Bruce Levingston's guest lectures provide insights for students and longtime friends
November 3, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pianist Bruce Levingston draws on his longtime relationships with notable figures from the world of arts and humanities to provide unique opportunities for students in the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Along the way, he also tries to show his friends a side of Mississippi that the mass mediaRead the story …
UM Chancellor’s Investiture Hails Transformative Power of Higher Ed
Inauguration for Jeffrey S. Vitter set for 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at Ford Center
October 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeffrey S. Vitter will be inaugurated as the 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi on Nov. 10 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The investiture ceremony, scheduled for 3 p.m., is the centerpiece of a monthslong celebration focused on the inauguration’s theme – selected by Vitter andRead the story …
UM Remembers Dedicated UPD Officer Robert Langley
Family, friends and co-workers share memories at campus service
October 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Law enforcement officers from across the state gathered Friday with friends and family members of fallen University of Mississippi police Officer Robert Langley to pay tribute on the 10th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Langley, who also was a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, was killed Oct.Read the story …
UM Engineering School Raises Admission Standards
Move makes entrance more stringent, odds of student success higher
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To give its students better chances to graduate and launch successful careers, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has raised admission standards for most of its degree programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and information science, electrical engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical engineering,Read the story …
Ross Bjork Named UM Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Ole Miss also announces athletics director's contract extended through 2020
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Athletics Director Ross Bjork has been named vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics at the University of Mississippi. In announcing that Bjork had been given the new vice chancellor title, university officials also noted that an agreement was reached this summer to extend the athletics director’s contract to June 30, 2020. UM’s requestRead the story …
Students Gain Valuable Experience During Summer in Bolivia
Croft Institute, sociology and anthropology faculty start field school as study abroad opportunity
October 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students immersed themselves in the culture and history of Bolivia this summer as they explored ethnography, the study of the customs of people groups and cultures, and social scientific methods, all against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Victoria Burrow, a junior from Pascagoula; Allie Gersdorf, a senior from Grossenaspe, Germany;Read the story …
Nominations Sought for 2017 Common Reading Experience
Community invited to suggest books for next year's freshman class
October 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Read any good books lately that you think others would enjoy? If so, now is the time to share your recommendations, as nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. Faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and anyone in the greater Oxford community, areRead the story …