OXFORD, Miss. – The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation has awarded the University of Mississippi $326,000 for a second period of the RebelWell initiative for many new health and wellness programs that extend into the local schools and communities. The foundation presented the university with a check during the Jan. 27 OleRead the story …
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Gives $326,000 to UM
Donation will fund wellness programs on campus and throughout the community
January 29, 2016 by
Bruce Levingston’s ‘Heavy Sleep’ Among New York Times’ Top 25 Albums
Performer set to premiere new show with ballet stars at Honors Convocation
January 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Heavy Sleep,” the latest album by concert pianist Bruce Levingston, artist-in-residence at the University of Mississippi, has been included on the New York Times list of Best Classical Recordings of 2015. Levingston, an acclaimed international performer, recorded “Heavy Sleep” at the famed Sono Luminus Studios outside of Washington, D.C. The album is aRead the story …
Southeastern Conference Introduces Working Group on Compliance, Enforcement and Governance
UM law professor Ron Rychlak among nine representatives on panel
January 25, 2016 by
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference has appointed nine individuals from campuses across the SEC to form a working group to review and discuss issues concerning compliance with NCAA regulations and effective operation within the NCAA governance process. Commissioner Greg Sankey announced the creation of the group Thursday. He had announced in July 2015 atRead the story …
HGTV Pilot Episode of ‘Home Town’ Hosted by Two Ole Miss Alumni
Shop owners Erin and Ben Napier encourage small-town living
January 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two artistic University of Mississippi alumni will host the pilot episode of “Home Town,” airing Sunday (Jan. 24) on HGTV. Erin and Ben Napier, residents of Laurel, have made their living by creating historical-inspired designs for furniture, home goods and wedding stationery. They’ve used their talents to help revitalize downtown Laurel, and HGTV tookRead the story …
Campus NAACP Chapter Wins 2016 Chairman’s Award
UM organization to receive prestigious honor Feb. 5 in live telecast
January 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joining a luminous cadre of past recipients, the University of Mississippi chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been awarded the national organization’s 2016 Chairman’s Award. The prestigious honor recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service of individuals and organizations whose groundbreaking work increases public understanding andRead the story …
Attendance Tracking Gets Upgrades, Changes this Semester
Effort helps improve retention, keeps university in compliance with federal regulations
January 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi continues to improve its policies and procedures for instructors to verify classroom attendance in an effort to make sure students who don’t go to class also don’t wrongfully receive financial aid. Since the fall 2015 semester, instructors have been required to take attendance using the “Attendance Verification Interface”Read the story …
M-Club Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Forward Together Campaign
Alumni chapter's donation will benefit baseball and football initiatives
January 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The M-Club Alumni Chapter of the Ole Miss Alumni Association has committed a new $1.5 million gift to the Forward Together Campaign, which is helping to expand and upgrade athletics facilities and opportunities at the University of Mississippi. After giving $1 million in 2012, the M-Club lifts its total to $2.5 millionRead the story …
UM Among Nation’s Top 25 for Online Graduate Degrees in Education
Ole Miss programs climb 10 spots in new U.S. News rankings
January 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been ranked among the nation’s top 25 institutions for online graduate degrees in education by U.S. News & World Report. At No. 25, the UM School of Education rose 10 spots from U.S. News’ 2015 rankings. “We are proud to be recognized for the hard work of our faculty,Read the story …
UM Ranked Among Top Schools for Military and Veteran Education
University honored for third straight year in 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities
January 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the third straight year, the University of Mississippi is officially one of the nation’s top schools, according to Military Advanced Education & Transition’s 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities. MAE&T awarded the designation of a Top School after measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The guide was released inRead the story …
UM Students, Staff Lead LOU Community MLK Day of Service Events
Volunteers gathering to conduct food drive and promote wellness
January 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students and staff will be spearheading efforts to promote healthy lifestyles in Lafayette County and Oxford during 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The opening ceremony for the Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Oxford Activity Center. Program participants include OxfordRead the story …