OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction has taken over as the lead unit for the university’s ongoing partnership with Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children prepare for kindergarten by developing language and reading skills. Jumpstart, which places college students in pre-K classrooms to work with children on basic skills, isRead the story …
UM Literacy Center Takes Lead Role in Jumpstart Program
Educators look to expand pre-K reading program in Mississippi
March 17, 2015 by
33 Campus Construction Projects You Should Know About
March 16, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi campus is constantly improving and growing to accommodate our increasing student population. Over the next few years, several construction projects will enhance student life and transform the campus. Here’s a list of current and upcoming projects: HAPPENING NOW Coulter Hall Additions and Renovations Renovations to Coulter Hall began in 2013 andRead the story …
Students Carry on Torch
Scholarships pay tribute to former Speaker of the House, attorney Tim Ford
March 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is mourning the loss of dedicated alumnus Tim Ford – who was a longtime speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, successful attorney and strong proponent of education – and students are being encouraged to expand his rich legacy of public service. The Tim Ford Public Service ScholarshipRead the story …
UM to Host Regional Civil Engineering Conference
Three-day event expected to bring 300 participants from four states
March 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers is hosting the national organization’s Deep South Conference this month. An estimated 300 participants from 13 schools in Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas are expected during the March 19-21 event. Areas of competition include concrete bowling, steel bridge designRead the story …
UM Student Media, Students Score Big at Journalism Conference Awards
Group wins Onsite Championship Team category for fourth time in five years
March 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Winning top honors in several categories, University of Mississippi journalism students dominated the annual Southeastern Journalism Conference competitions. The weekend conference, hosted by Georgia State University in Atlanta, had two separate awards ceremonies. Best of the South awards honored student work published or broadcast from November 2013 through November 2014. Onsite competitions involvedRead the story …
UM Campus Leaders Work to Achieve Climate Neutrality
University establishes Broad Council for Sustainability, works on environmental education and research
March 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders gathered recently to discuss an action plan to advance sustainable initiatives on campus, with the long-term goal of achieving climate neutrality. The Feb. 24 gathering took place as part of the university’s first-ever meeting of the Broad Council for Sustainability, a group that will advise, adopt and beginRead the story …
‘The Education of a Lifetime’ Chosen for Common Reading Experience
Robert Khayat's memoir recounts experiences growing up and leading UM's transformation
March 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A memoir by Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi, has been selected for the university’s 2015 Common Reading Experience. Each incoming freshman will receive a copy of “The Education of a Lifetime,” (Nautilus Publishing Co., 2013) with instructions to read it before the start of fall classes. Khayat willRead the story …
USA Today Editor Honored with Silver Em
Fred Anklam Jr. worked on landmark series examining Mississippi schools, covered U.S. House for national paper
March 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fred Anklam Jr., a senior editor at USA Today, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Samuel Talbert Silver Em Award from the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. The award will be presented at a dinner April 8 at the Inn at Ole Miss, starting at 6Read the story …
Aaron Shirley, M.D. posthumously receives Community Service Award
UMMC’s professor named Diversity Educator of the Year
March 2, 2015 by
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recently held its Diversity celebration by recognizing campus and community leaders for the impact they have made in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The late Aaron Shirley M.D., (1933-2014) received the Community Service Award for courage, commitment, persistenceRead the story …
Frizzell Named to SEC Community Service Team
Second consecutive honor for Ole Miss junior
February 26, 2015 by
BIRMINGHAM— Ole Miss junior Gracie Frizzell (Little Rock, Arkansas) was named to the SEC Community Service Team it was announced on Thursday by the Southeastern Conference office. It is the second consecutive year the Little Rock, Arkansas native has represented Ole Miss on the team. Frizzell and her teammates have taken the idea of serviceRead the story …