OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Daily Mississippian has been named one of the nation’s top three collegiate daily newspapers by the Society of Professional Journalists as part of the group’s prestigious Mark of Excellence Awards. The Daily Mississippian was honored as a finalist in the SPJ’s “best all around” large daily newspaper category.Read the story …
Daily Mississippian Named a Top 3 Collegiate Newspaper
Award honors entire staff involved in all phases of publication's production
May 28, 2015 by
Blues Legend B.B. King Lives on at Ole Miss
B.B. King continues to inspire through his collection in the Ole Miss Blues Archive
May 27, 2015 by
Trailblazer, celebrated Mississippian and blues legend B.B. King passed away in his sleep on May 14. He died peacefully at 89 after a half-century career of moving audiences with his music and live performances. But the thrill isn’t gone, B.B.; it’s just found in a different place. For those not aware, between 1982 and 1983,Read the story …
UM Announces Effort to Honor Chancellor Jones
$1.5 million faculty support fund finds eager support
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week, alumni, faculty, friends and staff members are participating in a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to recognize Chancellor Dan Jones for his commitment to faculty support and a culture of academic integrity at the University of Mississippi. Already underway, the Chancellor Daniel W. Jones, M.D. Faculty Chair is drawing support fromRead the story …
UM Inducts Three into School of Education Hall of Fame
Kuykendall, Reynolds and Smith honored for leadership, service in public education
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi alumni were admitted into the inaugural class of the UM School of Education’s Hall of Fame. The inductees were Milton Kuykendall, superintendent of the Desoto County School District; Judith Reynolds, a 45-year educator from Clinton; and Jerome Smith, a retired Jackson-area education leader and former education adviser toRead the story …
Charles Hussey Named 2015 UM Distinguished Researcher
Chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry honored for achievement, creativity
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether or not it’s true that good things comes in threes, that’s certainly been the case for Charles L. Hussey, who received the University of Mississippi’s 2015 Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award on Saturday (May 9). The UM chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry was presented the prestigious honor, whichRead the story …
McCauley, Bombelli Win 2015 Frist Student Service Awards
Honorees lauded at Commencement for dedication to helping students
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All University of Mississippi employees contribute in some way to the overall student experience, but some faculty and staff go beyond the call of duty in their commitment to helping students. The annual Frist Student Service Awards honors those dedicated individuals. During the university’s Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 9), Anne McCauley, UMRead the story …
UVA President Challenges UM Graduates to Become Problem-Solvers
Teresa A. Sullivan shares trials and triumphs during university's 162nd Commencement
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acknowledging national and global crises, University of Virginia president Teresa A. Sullivan challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors Saturday (May 9) to remain engaged, improve themselves and their communities and shoulder responsibilities. “In a world full of problems, this University of Mississippi Class of 2015 is a well-educated, highly-trained team of problem-solvers,”Read the story …
Summer Research Program Focuses on Concussion Prevention for Athletes
Grant will get high school students involved in wiring Vaught-Hemingway to aid in impact awareness
May 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering professor is helping tackle the risks of head injuries in athletes engaged in contact sports, particularly football, and is inviting bright high school students to help with the project this summer. Matthew Morrison, an assistant professor of electrical engineering, is using high-tech sensors to monitor the forcesRead the story …
SFA Journal, Podcast Named Publication of the Year
'Gravy' covers Southern food in both printed and audio media
May 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The James Beard Foundation has named “Gravy,” the quarterly print journal and biweekly podcast of the University of Mississippi’s Southern Foodways Alliance, as the 2015 Publication of the Year. The award honors fresh direction, worthy ambition and a forward-looking approach to food journalism. The printed journal Gravy lands in the mailboxes ofRead the story …
Memorial Scholarship Created by Papa John’s CEO and Archie Manning
Fund memorializes late UM student Fenton Kottkamp
May 1, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “In honor of Fenton, please love one another,” read the last line of the obituary for University of Mississippi senior John Fenton Kottkamp, a request added by his dad, Stephen Kottkamp of Louisville, Kentucky. “Fenton would want everyone to love one another, and he would want all of us to go forwardRead the story …