College of Liberal Arts Moves Back to Ventress Hall

After water damage in 2011, UM historic building reopens

OXFORD, Miss – College of Liberal Arts administrators have returned home to one of the most recognized buildings on campus — Ventress Hall. The college’s offices were relocated to Lester Hall in November 2011 due to water damage caused by broken steam pipes. The offices were moved back to Ventress at the end of the summer. “The third floor of Lester HallRead the story …

Rebel Fans Encouraged to Support UM in Spirit Competition

More than 160 colleges and universities vying for College Colors Day Spirit Cup, $10,000 prize

OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss fans can get ready to kick off the upcoming football season and help the University of Mississippi win $10,000 in scholarship money, all by participating in the second annual College Colors Day spirit competition. The college or university getting the most votes in this year’s Facebook-based competition wins the nationalRead the story …

Avoid Tickets and Purchase Your Parking Permit Today

Parking tickets will be issued to all students, faculty, staff without hangtags beginning Monday, Aug. 26

OXFORD, Miss. – To ensure delivery of a parking permit prior to the first week of classes, students, faculty and staff should visit www.olemiss.edu/parking prior to Friday, Aug. 9 and order their 2013-2014 permit. Watch the new video here. Current decals expire Aug. 15. If you order a hangtag after Aug. 9, make sure toRead the story …

Mississippi Teacher Corps Trains Record Class

More than 50 percent of new recruits to teach math or science

OXFORD, Miss. – On July 19, 32 newly licensed teachers completed six weeks of intense classroom training as new members of the Mississippi Teacher Corps, creating the largest class ever produced by the 24-year-old program. For the first time, more than 50 percent of the new recruits are mathematics or science teachers. In August, eachRead the story …

Community Trust Bank’s Hero of the Week Program Continues at Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. – Ordinary people do extraordinary things every day in their community and Community Trust Bank believes those stories should be heard. That’s why it is teaming up with Ole Miss for a second-straight year to recognize a local hero at each home football game this season. The Community Trust Bank Hero of theRead the story …

Private Giving Provides Margin of Excellence for UM

Ole Miss fundraising tops $100 million for second straight year

OXFORD, Miss. – Private support for the University of Mississippi remained strong in fiscal year 2013, with overall fundraising topping $100 million for the second straight year and cash gifts surpassing the $90 million mark. “Realized” gifts, including private contributions, non-cash gifts and other outright donations, surged more than 18 percent to $95.2 million. WhenRead the story …

UM Named ‘Great College to Work For’ Fifth Year in a Row

Chronicle of Higher Education recognition again honors campus as a regional, national leader

OXFORD, Miss. – For the fifth consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the University of Mississippi as one of its “Great Colleges to Work For,” putting the institution in elite company. “This outstanding recognition for the University of Mississippi reflects on the many faculty, staff and administrators who dedicate tremendous expertise andRead the story …

UM Researcher Receives International Group’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Award recognizes his contributions to science of Cannabis and its constituents

OXFORD, Miss. – The International Cannabinoid Research Society presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to a University of Mississippi researcher during its annual symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mahmoud A. ElSohly, a research professor in UM’s National Center for Natural Products Research and a professor of pharmaceutics, as well as president of ElSohly Laboraties Inc. ofRead the story …

UM Botanist Has Exhibition at University Museum

Photos depict landscape and plants of Rowan Oak

OXFORD, Miss. – Photographs depicting the flora and landscape of Rowan Oak, shot by University of Mississippi botanist and pharmacognosist Edward Croom Jr., will be on display beginning Thursday, July 18 at the University Museum. “Faulkner’s Rowan Oak is a special sanctuary revealing the changes, mystery and beauty of the land,” Croom said. “Quoting Rumi,Read the story …

UM Director Highsmith Remembered as Dedicated Marine Scientist

OXFORD, Miss. — Raymond Carl Highsmith, 72, executive director of the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology at the University of Mississippi, died of cancer Wednesday (July 10) at his home in Oxford. A funeral service is scheduled Friday (July 12) at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, with Alice Clark officiating.Read the story …