Civil Rights Leader Tells Graduates to Use Degree for Change

Rep. Lewis tell class that using law to bring justice and fairness is their 'moral obligation'

OXFORD, Miss. – Famed civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) urged 2014 graduates of the University of Mississippi School of Law to use their law degrees to make a difference in the world. “I am so pleased and happy to be here,” he said. “As graduates of Ole Miss law, you can playRead the story …

Fulbright Award Winner to Use Teaching Enthusiasm in Hungary

Katie Shuford heads to the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in August

OXFORD, Miss. – Katie Shuford’s interest in the Kodály philosophy of music education has helped her land a 2014 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Shuford, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Hickory, North Carolina, said she wanted to further her studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Hungary, beyond the typical semester. The Fulbright provides a perfectRead the story …

Three Sports Earn Prestigious APR Award

Women’s Cross Country, Golf And Volleyball Honored

OXFORD, Miss. — Three Ole Miss teams have been recognized among the elite academic programs in the country in their sport with the NCAA’s announcement of the public recognition awards on Wednesday. The Ole Miss women’s cross country, women’s golf and women’s volleyball  teams received the prestigious honor for their latest Academic Progress Rates (APR).Read the story …

Broadway Hit Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ Comes to the Ford Center

Music of ABBA featured in smash performance that is nearly sold out for Mother's Day

OXFORD, Miss. – The Broadway hit that more than 54 million people around the world have fallen in love with is coming to the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. “Mamma Mia!” will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday (May 11). Limited tickets, priced at $55.50 to $66.50,Read the story …

Forensic Chemistry Honored as Leading National Program

ForensicsColleges.com praises UM program for internship opportunities and experience

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s degree program in forensic chemistry has been named one of the nation’s finest by ForensicsColleges.com. Ole Miss is among 13 top programs, including two other SEC institutions, that made the elite list. Criteria used in the rankings included reputation among professionals and peers, as measured by comprehensive surveysRead the story …

UMMC’s Dr. John Hall Named SEC Professor of the Year

Respected researcher, student mentor named best teacher from the conference's 14 member schools

JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. John Hall, a professor and administrator at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been named the Southeastern Conference’s 2014 Professor of the Year in recognition of his excellence both in the classroom and as a topflight obesity and cardiovascular researcher. The SEC announced Hall’s selection today as the top professorRead the story …

University Announces Annual Memorial Ceremony

Observance to honor the lives of 22 Ole Miss family members who passed away during academic year

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will conduct its annual memorial ceremony this week to commemorate the lives of students, faculty, staff and emeriti who passed away during this academic year. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday (May 1) in Paris-Yates Chapel. The community is invited and encouraged to attend. As withRead the story …

Biology Lecturer, Legal Studies Secretary Selected for Frist Awards

Recipients honored for exceptional student service

OXFORD, Miss. – Each day, University of Mississippi students are affected by the words and actions of faculty and staff members who extend their work beyond classrooms, labs and office space. Two of them – Denis C. Goulet, lecturer and coordinator of laboratory programs in the Department of Biology; and Carol Forsythe, senior secretary inRead the story …

Original and Rare Faulkner Material Showcased in New Exhibit

Opening reception to feature lecture by UM Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies

OXFORD, Miss. – A new exhibit that showcases the many facets of award-winning writer William Faulkner’s career is on display in the Faulkner Room of the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. “William Faulkner’s Books: A Bibliographic Exhibit” features 20 cases of work by Faulkner, focusing on the writing, publication and dissemination of the author’sRead the story …

METP Fellows Gather for First Cross-Campus Visit at Ole Miss

Scholarship recipients meet former and current UM chancellor, National Teacher of the Year

OXFORD, Miss. – More than 30 high-caliber college freshmen with aspirations of becoming influential educators gathered at the University of Mississippi April 14-15 for a cross-campus visit between the UM and Mississippi State chapters of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, or METP. Established in January 2013, METP is a joint effort led by OleRead the story …