OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty members and researchers were among a group of seven scholars across the country who contributed findings to a national study detailing the states that have achieved the most racial progress over time, among other findings. Anne Cafer and John Green contributed their research and expertise to aRead the story …
Researchers Cited in National Racial Progress Study
Community-driven research project ranks Mississippi in Top 5 for progress toward closing gaps
February 1, 2021 by
University Announces Five-Year Diversity Plan at Summit
Keynote Gregory Vincent lauds commitment, challenges community to follow through
January 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi officials shared the institutional commitment to strengthening a diverse and equitable learning and working environment Friday (Jan. 22) with the official launch of the university’s new Pathways to Equity strategic plan. The plan was presented as a part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement‘s second Diversity Summit,Read the story …
UM Shares Update on Commencement Ceremonies for Classes of 2020, 2021
Convocations set for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to allow for social distancing
January 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi announced today (Jan. 27) additional details related to Commencement ceremonies for graduates of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. Commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 will be held April 29-May 2. Morning convocation is set for 8 a.m. May 1 in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. CommencementRead the story …
Online MBA Program Ranks Among Top 10 in Nation
School's online degree earns national recognition from U.S. News
January 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s online Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released today (Jan. 26), place Ole Miss in a five-way tie for No. 7 among public universities and No. 10 overall. UM is tiedRead the story …
UM Announces New Towns for M Partner Community Improvement Program
McLean Institute adds Ecru, Pontotoc for Phase 2 of community building
January 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following the successful launch of a pilot program that assisted three Mississippi towns with community improvement projects, the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi has launched Phase 2 of its M Partner program with the addition of two more municipalities. The town of Ecru andRead the story …
Task Force Preparing for Campuswide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Location, schedule set for UM immunizations once vaccine arrives
January 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although the exact date when doses will arrive is pending, the University of Mississippi Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force is preparing to launch a campuswide vaccination program as soon as shipments are available. The task force is working with the Mississippi State Department of Health to obtain doses of a COVID-19Read the story …
Prestigious UM Research Center Gets New Director
Mohammad Al-Hamdan to head National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering
January 14, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi center that is a global leader in the science and research of water management and soil conservation has a new director. Mohammad Z. Al-Hamdan has been named director of the National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering, or NCCHE. Established in 1982, the center uses the fields ofRead the story …
MLK Celebration to Feature Colorado College President
UM alumnus Mike Edmonds to discuss importance of building community in times of chaos during virtual event
January 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement is revisiting Martin Luther King’s 1967 book, “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” as part of the Community-Wide MLK Celebration 2021. This year’s celebration, which will take place virtually at 6 p.m. Friday (Jan. 15), is headlined by MikeRead the story …
Eduardo Prieto Named UM Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Higher education, enrollment management veteran joins Ole Miss in senior university position
January 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime higher education veteran with vast experience in enrollment management and student recruitment, Eduardo Prieto has been named the University of Mississippi‘s first vice chancellor for enrollment management. Prieto, a native of Oklahoma, will bring to the university more than 20 years of expertise from the higher education landscape with experienceRead the story …
Top Ole Miss News Stories of 2020
Year-end review showcases highlights, achievements across UM
December 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What a year. As 2020 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the top, fun and engaging University of Mississippi news stories from a year that was unlike any other. For 10th Year, UM Ranks Among Top Public Universities Nationally The University of Mississippi ranked in theRead the story …