OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students raised $252,571.89 for the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital over the past year, culminating in the annual RebelTHON dance party this weekend at Tad Smith Coliseum. During the 12-hour dance party Saturday (Feb.15), miracle families – those children who have received treatment from Children’s and their families – took the stage eachRead the story …
RebelTHON Raises More than $250,000
2020 event sees record participation while raising funds for Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital
February 19, 2020 by
Willie Morris Awards Move to UM
Generous gift ensures awards to be given in perpetuity
February 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A generous New England-based couple with deep roots in the South, aware of the close relationship between a late-great Mississippi author and the Oxford community, is moving the celebrated Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing from New York City to the University of Mississippi. With their $3 million gift to the UMRead the story …
Gilman Scholarships Offer UM Students Chance to See the World
Applications for 2020 awards, open to students of limited financial means, accepted through March 3
February 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A front row seat at the European Union, a visit to a Holocaust memorial in Germany and learning at one of the world’s most prestigious universities all were made possible for three University of Mississippi students this semester, thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The students secured theRead the story …
‘Boeing, Boeing’ Goes Supersonic for Laughs
Rollicking farce arrives on time for Ole Miss Theatre's spring season
February 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “When one door closes, another opens.” This well-known aphorism, coined by Alexander Graham Bell and often trotted out in times of difficulty or missed opportunity, doesn’t typically refer to literal doors – unless you’re watching Ole Miss Theatre and Film‘s frenetic production of “Boeing Boeing,” set to open Friday (Feb. 14), atRead the story …
Student to Make His Own ‘Motorcycle Diaries’ During Bolivia Trek
Jess Cooley, 2020 Barksdale Award Winner, plans to document forest fire devastation in Bolivia
February 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Jess Cooley sat in an Oxford coffee shop last August scrolling through Instagram when he saw posts of devastating wildfires in an arid forest that serves as Bolivia’s natural barrier against global warming. The international studies and accounting major from Laurel knew the area that was engulfed veryRead the story …
Duffs Make $26 Million Gift to UM
Business leaders commit to STEM education in Mississippi
February 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With eyes on increasing job opportunities and boosting the economy, business leaders and brothers Jim and Thomas Duff, of Hattiesburg, have committed $26 million to the construction of a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics facility at the University of Mississippi. Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce announced today (Feb. 5) the top giftRead the story …
Shepard Smith to be Honored with 2020 Silver Em
Former Fox News anchor to receive university's highest award in journalism
February 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi journalism student who grew up in Holly Springs and became a leading network news anchor is the latest recipient of the school’s prestigious Silver Em award. Shepard Smith, who spent more than 20 years anchoring Fox News before leaving the network last year, will receive the award duringRead the story …
UM, Millsaps College Partner to Offer Dual-Degree Engineering Programs
Students will do a planned transition between institutions to receive degrees from both
January 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi and at Millsaps College soon will be able to simultaneously receive bachelor’s degrees from each, thanks to a partnership agreement between the two institutions. The new dual-degree programs combine six semesters at Millsaps and four at Ole Miss’ School of Engineering – giving students the benefitsRead the story …
University Recognized for Community Engagement Efforts
UM earns Carnegie Classification, recognized for 'exemplary institutional practices'
January 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been nationally recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its efforts to support dynamic and noteworthy community engagement. The university is among 243 institutions of higher education nationwide given the Elective Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The distinction, which is valid until 2026, honorsRead the story …
Beth Ann Fennelly Passionately Promoting Poetry
Award-winning UM English professor focuses on poet laureate duties and more
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even before Gov. Phil Bryant named her Mississippi’s poet laureate in 2016, award-winning University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly put her passion for words to work in a myriad of activities. As her four-year term comes to an end in fall 2020, the poet and author shared her reflections uponRead the story …