OXFORD, Miss. – With the outgoing members passing the torch, the 2014-2015 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were installed Tuesday in a ceremony at the Lyceum. The new student leaders are Davis Rogers, of Jackson, president; Emerson George, of Tallahassee, Fla., vice president; Heather Neilson, of Oxford, secretary; MadisonRead the story …
UM Pack-A-Thon Prepares More than 153,000 Meals to Fight Child Hunger
Annual event, held in conjunction with Feed the Hunger, drew more than 500 volunteers, raised $42,000
April 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi community packed some 153,840 meals the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 during Pack-A-Thon, a community service program organized by Feed the Hunger organization. The meals will be sent to Kenya to feed malnourished children. Nearly 560 faculty, staff, students and members of the Oxford community – including a team of currentRead the story …
Spring Concert Change
Nelly to headline Grove concert on Friday, April 4
April 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Student Activities Association welcomes Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly to the Grove on Friday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Nelly’s latest album “M.O.” was released in 2013. His chart-topping hits have included “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” and “#1.” His recent hits include “Hey Porsche” andRead the story …
UM Programs Drive Record Freshman Retention Rates
Michelle Obama called for better student support programs, many of which already exist at UM
March 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While many U.S. universities are losing 20 percent to 30 percent of their freshmen each year, the University of Mississippi is gaining attention for a revamped program that is helping 85.6 percent of its freshmen stay in college. The high rate of college dropouts has prompted the Obama administration and experts across the countryRead the story …
UM Accepts Health and Wellness Grant from BCBS of Mississippi Foundation
New RebelWell program will use $250,000 to expand community's health, nutrition and exercise options
March 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a grant of nearly $250,000, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is helping to expand fitness and nutrition programs at the University of Mississippi. The foundation announced the grant for RebelWell, a new program name penned for the expanded offerings, Monday (March 24) on the Ole Miss campus.Read the story …
Ole Miss Law Makes History with Third National Title
Win makes third championship this year, a first in school history
March 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law made history this weekend by grabbing its third moot court national championship this year, the first time the law school has achieved such a milestone. Second-year students David Fletcher of Jackson and Brett Grantham of Corinth, along with third-year Will Widman of Birmingham, Ala., wonRead the story …
UM Family Law Moot Court Team Wins National Title
Win marks school's second championship this year
March 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law won its second national moot court championship this year, this time in family law. The win was secured March 1 by second-year students Trey Lyons and Eric Duke at the Gabrielli National Moot Court Competition at Albany Law School in New York. The student pairRead the story …
Barksdales to Receive Women’s Council Legacy Award
Award honors couple's outstanding philanthropy, scholarship, leadership and mentorship
March 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donna and Jim Barksdale of Jackson have been chosen to receive the fourth Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, or OMWC. The couple will be honored during events April 11 at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes the contributions of individualsRead the story …
UM Doctoral Student Develops Common Core Project for Oxford Teachers
Class project by UM education students provides resources for Oxford teachers
March 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two large trunks packed with binders and hand-crafted games may seem like an unlikely donation, but at least two teachers at Oxford Elementary School couldn’t be happier about the delivery. University of Mississippi doctoral student Jessica Simpson, of Oxford, and UM School of Education faculty members Denise Soares and Susan McClelland recentlyRead the story …
Peking Acrobats to Defy Gravity at the Ford Center
The contorting, eccentric troupe will be flipping and flying their way to campus March 15
March 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of their 2014 North American tour, the Peking Acrobats will display their phenomenal acts of strength in an amazing live performance March 15 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show range from $28 to $33.50. They are onRead the story …