OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi research group and the Center for Archaeological Research are conducting an archaeological investigation on the grounds of Rowan Oak in a search for evidence of slave life. The public is invited to see the progress at the site Saturday (Oct. 15) during Public Archaeology Day. The UM SlaveryRead the story …
Anthropology Class Digs for Evidence of Slave Life
Public invited to see progress on Rowan Oak excavations Oct. 15
October 10, 2016 by
UM, Oxford Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best and Most Beautiful
University and its hometown pick up four new accolades
October 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford often rank at the top of annual lists of beautiful campuses and best college towns, and this fall has brought a new set of national accolades upon the area. USA Today’s Reader’s Choice travel awards contest has named UM the nation’s most beautiful campus, while Thrillist namedRead the story …
Implicit Bias Expert Benjamin Reese Jr. to Speak at UM
Duke University VP to lead frank discussion on subconscious attitudes
October 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Benjamin Reese Jr., chief diversity officer and vice president of the Office for Institutional Equity at Duke University, will speak to University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students Thursday (Oct. 6) to discuss the role of implicit bias in people’s everyday lives. Free and open to the public, the event is setRead the story …
UM Choir Contributes to World Day of Peace
Concert singers videotaped performance, sang on live stream for global telecast
September 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As World Day of Peace was observed around the globe Wednesday (Sept. 21), the University of Mississippi Concert Singers joined their voices as part of a worldwide choral cry for peace that live-streamed on the internet. Led by Don Trott, director of choral activities, the 50-member group participated in a worldwide effortRead the story …
$1.9 Million NIH Grant to Fund Children’s Health Research
Medical Center will use award to build infrastructure, expand pediatric clinical trials
September 21, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a National Institutes of Health grant for more than $1.9 million to support research into how environmental factors from conception through early childhood influence the health of children and adolescents. The funds, from the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes, or ECHO, program,Read the story …
Unified Rebels Take on Unified Tide for Special Olympics Mississippi
Friday's flag football game kicks off season for Unified Sports Rivalry Series
September 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Special Olympics Mississippi kicks off the 2016 season of the Unified Sports Rivalry Series at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 16) as the Unified Tide from the University of Alabama compete against the Unified Rebels of the University of Mississippi at the Ole Miss Intramural Fields. The rivalry series unites athletes and fansRead the story …
UM Welcomes Most Accomplished Freshmen Class Ever
State's flagship university celebrates record enrollment as it builds for future
September 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has recorded its 22nd consecutive year of rising enrollment, registering its largest and most academically qualified freshman class ever. Enrollment at the state’s flagship university hit 24,250 across all campuses, largest in the state, according to preliminary data. The freshman class of 3,982 students posted an average ACTRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Admits 30 at UM
Elite scholarship program expands to elementary and special education, draws students from nine states
September 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 30 outstanding freshmen who make up the fourth class of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program at the University of Mississippi posted an average ACT score of 29.7, making it the program’s largest and most academically accomplished incoming cohort yet. Originally designed for secondary education majors, the METP scholarship program has expandedRead the story …
Ole Miss and Hopscotch Launch New Mobile App
Technology offers new fan-engagement capabilities
September 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Just in time for the college football season, Ole Miss and Hopscotch, a mobile-technology leader for sports and live events, launched a new mobile app. The Ole Miss Athletics app is free and available for immediate download on the App Store and Google Play. “The new Ole Miss Athletics app gives RebelRead the story …
Eli, Abby Manning Pledge $1M to Children’s of Mississippi’s Campaign
Drive aims to expand neonatal ICU and surgical suites, create new imaging department
September 7, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – A winning play for the health of Mississippi’s children was celebrated this week as Eli and Abby Manning made a personal pledge of $1 million to the Children’s of Mississippi $100 million capital campaign. The couple, who will be lending their names and faces to publicity for the campaign, are honorary chairsRead the story …