OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi journalism professor Ellen Meacham details Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to the Mississippi Delta in 1967 in her new book “Delta Epiphany: RFK in Mississippi.” Meacham’s book, published by University Press of Mississippi, examines the history, economics and politics of the Delta and how those factors influenced the lives ofRead the story …
Journalism Professor Releases Book Examining RFK’s Delta Visit
Ellen Meacham to sign copies new work Wednesday at Square Books.
April 17, 2018 by
Jaz Brisack Named UM’s 15th Truman Scholar
Oxford junior was among three Ole Miss finalists for prestigious award
April 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jaz Brisack, a junior at the University of Mississippi, has been named the university’s 15th Harry S. Truman Scholar. Brisack was one of three UM finalists for the coveted scholarship. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter surprised the Oxford native and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College student Wednesday (April 11) with the announcement in the Lyceum.Read the story …
University’s 10th Annual Green Week Begins April 17
Campus and community organizations raise awareness of resource stewardship
April 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host its 10th Annual Green Week April 17-22 with a series of events designed for students, faculty and staff and community members. The week is filled with programming to raise awareness about the importance of resource stewardship and includes events ranging from the annual Sustainability Fair toRead the story …
Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund Literacy Program
Communication Sciences and Disorders' 'Ready to Read' fundraiser to benefit children
April 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The speech-language pathologists who operate the University of Mississippi’s Speech and Hearing Center are bringing their expertise to a communitywide literacy program designed to improve children’s reading skills before they reach third grade. “We know that if kids aren’t reading on grade level by the time they get to the third grade,Read the story …
Crowdfunding Effort Aims to Offer Music as Medicine
Columns Society campaign focuses on pediatric health care
April 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Organizers of an online crowdfunding campaign want to supplement medicine with music for young patients being treated at Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Members of the Columns Society, a group of UM students who serve as the university’s official hosts and hostesses, haveRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Recipients honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2017-18 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at Ole Miss. The inductees were honored Friday afternoon (April 6) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A campus committee chooses Hall ofRead the story …
Education Professor Wins Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award
Ann Monroe receives UM's top teaching honor with nominations from students
April 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ann Monroe, assistant dean and associate professor at the University of Mississippi School of Education, is the 2018 recipient of the Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, the highest honor a UM faculty member can receive for teaching. Each year, the Hood Award honors one Ole Miss faculty memberRead the story …
Dual-Campus Research Day Fosters Collaborative Science
Researchers from Oxford and Jackson share ideas, results
April 5, 2018 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Members of the Jackson and Oxford research communities gathered April 4 for the fourth annual UM/UMMC Research Day in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Research Day, held in alternating years at University of Mississippi’s Oxford and Medical Center campuses, is an opportunity for membersRead the story …
Ray Hawkins Named New UPD Chief
Former associate director has been with department for more than two decades
April 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though Ray Hawkins has officially been chief of the University of Mississippi Police Department less than a week, he’s been preparing for the position for a lifetime. Hawkins was named the new chief March 30 by Brandi Hephner LaBanc, UM vice chancellor for student affairs. He replaces former Chief Tim Potts, whoRead the story …
Concert Singers to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Choral students will travel to New York City for once-in-a-lifetime performance
April 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Concert Singers will travel to New York City to perform in the world-famous Carnegie Hall this weekend. The Concert Singers were invited to perform at 8 p.m. Sunday (April 8) by Distinguished Concerts International. The group will be singing a wide range of pieces, including classics, contemporary pieces and MississippiRead the story …