OXFORD, Miss. – This weekend (Oct. 12-13), representatives of the Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Mississippi will be at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus as part of an effort to locate the unmarked graves of Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. On Friday (Oct. 12), classes of students are invited toRead the story …
Archaeology Researchers Searching for Civil War Graves in Columbus
Public invited to observe search for resting places of soldiers
October 11, 2018 by
Powerful Conversations, Emotions Shared at UM Event on Hazing
Families of Max Gruver and Tim Piazza share stories of sons' deaths, call for change in culture
October 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Painful memories and brutal facts were revealed Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the University of Mississippif as the parents of Max Gruver and Tim Piazza detailed how their sons died from binge drinking during separate fraternity hazing incidents in 2017. More than 1,000 people from the community filled the Gertrude C.Read the story …
UM, JSU Join Accelerator Hub for Biomedical Technologies
Group includes consortium of academic institutions in Southeast
October 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. and JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Jackson State University have joined a consortium of academic institutions to create a technology transfer accelerator hub for biomedical technologies in the Southeastern U.S. The consortium is led by the University of Kentucky in partnership with the University of Louisville and West Virginia University, along with XLerateHealth,Read the story …
Anchorage to Oxford: Student Travels 4,500 Miles for Graduate School
Son, father drive eight days to begin Ole Miss IMC program
October 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chris Lawrence and his father spent eight days on the road from Anchorage, Alaska, to Oxford, going through a CD case full of classic rock, telling stories and taking in diverse landscapes on a 4,500-mile adventure to start a new journey as a graduate student at the University of Mississippi. At theRead the story …
‘Same Rivalry, New Game’: UM to Host Inaugural Esports Egg Bowl
Ole Miss and MSU teams to compete in gaming competition at Pavilion
October 10, 2018 by
OXFORD – The lights of The Pavilion at Ole Miss will shine brightly on esports athletes from the University of Mississippi as they take on a team from Mississippi State University in the inaugural Esports Egg Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 13) in Oxford. Teams of gamers will face off in a variety of video games projected on theRead the story …
Professors, Students Continue Collaboration with Marks Residents
Recent summer program yielded useful insights for future projects
October 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two years ago, three University of Mississippi faculty members became aware of efforts by several Marks residents to improve living conditions in their community. With a commitment to support these endeavors, the trio began recruiting undergraduate students to assist them. Recently, the faculty members and five UM undergraduate students conducted a summerRead the story …
Film Festival Offers Screenings, Educational Opportunities
New date paves way for collaboration with Oxford Film Festival
October 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If the words “2018 UM Film Festival” inspire in you a sense of history repeating itself, you’re not going crazy. In fact, the weekend of Oct. 12-13 marks the second time the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film has held the festival this year. Previously held in April, the festival is moving toRead the story …
Food Day Festivities Kick Off Oct. 11
Monthlong celebration features farmers market, field trip and compost sifting event
October 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day, a national celebration of “real food” and the importance of sustainable food systems, throughout October. The UM Office of Sustainability hosts its annual Food Day Festival and Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.18 on Galtney-Lott Plaza. The event will feature aRead the story …
Hollingsworth Honors Sisters with Scholarship Naming
Ole Miss Women's Council scholars to benefit from new endowments
October 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Gerald M. “Doc” Hollingsworth and his siblings have always been close. Growing up in Centreville, sister Jo, two years his senior, considered herself literally her brother’s keeper. “Jo taught me how to tie my shoes, comb my hair and brush my teeth,” said Hollingsworth, a 1953 University of Mississippi graduate whoRead the story …
McLean Institute Grant Award to Fund Community Engagement
Hearin Foundation provides support for research and service efforts
October 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss – A grant from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation for the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement will fund research and service aimed at increasing community and economic development in Mississippi communities. The McLean Institute welcomes a new group of outstanding students from around the globe thisRead the story …