OXFORD, Miss. – It wouldn’t seem Amelia Clayshulte was destined to study marine sponges, being a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico. However, the doctoral student in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy grew up going with her mom’s family to the coast of North Carolina, where she would spend a week each summerRead the story …
From Desert to Ocean, Toxicology Student Absorbs Marine Sponge Info
UM doctoral student Amelia Clayshulte spent summer at Smithsonian Institute in Panama
December 18, 2019 by
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Madysen Acey, aided by a service dog and a famous surfer's camp, perseveres after double amputation
December 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – April 25, 2010 is the date tattooed on the remainder of University of Mississippi student Madysen Acey’s right arm. It’s a somber souvenir of the day she was electrocuted, a day that changed her life forever. On that date nearly 10 years ago, Acey was in her hometown of Tunica, playing outRead the story …
Arielle Hudson Named UM’s 27th Rhodes Scholar
Tunica native becomes university's first African American female to earn coveted scholarship
November 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Arielle Hudson has become the University of Mississippi’s 27th Rhodes Scholar, making her UM’s first African American female to be selected for the prestigious, international scholarship program. Hudson, a senior English education major, was selected after interviews with the officials from the Rhodes Trust on Nov. 22-23 in Birmingham, Alabama. Scholarship recipientsRead the story …
Keith Carter Named Ole Miss Athletics Director
Former Rebel Basketball All-American Was 2016 National Fundraiser of the Year
November 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A nationally recognized fundraiser who has worked alongside some of the biggest names in college athletics, Keith Carter will take the reins of the University of Mississippi athletics department 20 years after leading its men’s basketball program to the top of the Southeastern Conference. After receiving a unanimous recommendation from the members ofRead the story …
Student Wins Girl Scouts’ Highest National Honor
Lauren Vanlandingham recognized with Gold Award for helping cancer patients with mental health concerns
November 21, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student has received the Girl Scouts of the United States of America‘s highest honor for her exceptional efforts to help cancer patients with their mental health. Lauren Vanlandingham, a freshman general business major from St. Louis, was among 10 Girl Scouts from across the nation presented the GirlRead the story …
ROTC Pass in Review Showcases Future Military Leaders
Cadets, midshipmen and marines from the program gather for review by Chancellor Glenn Boyce
November 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s ROTC cadets, midshipmen and Marines stood at attention Thursday (Nov. 14) in their crisp uniforms and presented the nation’s colors as part of pass in review, a storied military tradition that gives the commanding officer a chance to inspect the troops. The event was held in front ofRead the story …
UM Student, Alumna Among Rhodes Scholarship Finalists
Arielle Hudson, Chinelo Ibekwe prepare for interview process for prestigious international award
November 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An education major at the University of Mississippi and an engineering alumna are both finalists for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Arielle Hudson, a senior English education major from Tunica, will compete for the scholarship during a series of interviews Nov. 22-23 in Birmingham,Read the story …
UM Enrolls Next Generation of Future Leaders Across Six Campuses
Oxford campus records its highest retention rate ever
November 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 22,273 students across its six campuses for fall 2019, based on the official census figure captured Nov. 1. UM continues to attract a geographically diverse student body, with students from all 82 counties in Mississippi, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 88 countries around theRead the story …
Wish Granted: Leukemia Survivor Becomes a Cheerleader
Through Ole Miss Wish, 4-year-old leukemia survivor becomes honorary member of UM cheer squad
November 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rowan Neff’s little feet flew up and she landed on her back with her eyes facing the ceiling of Tad Smith Coliseum. She laughed loudly just as she finished the flip. “It’s so easy,” Rowan confidently told the assembled group of University of Mississippi cheerleaders who watched her. The 4-year-old from PontotocRead the story …
UM Named Among Military Times’ Best Colleges for Veterans
Ole Miss lauded nationally for efforts to welcome, support former military personnel
November 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s efforts to support its thriving community of military veteran students has led to the university being ranked among the nation’s best places for vets to pursue a degree. UM is the No. 53-ranked public university in the Military Times “Best for Vets: Top Colleges 2020.” It’s also one of onlyRead the story …