OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi theatre arts students are spending the end of the semester making a difference by sewing dresses that will be distributed to young girls in need. Donna Buckley, instructional assistant professor of costume technology, has been teaching students the basic techniques of sewing in THEA 272: Introduction to CostumesRead the story …
Theatre Students Make Dresses for Young Girls in Need
Costume design class partnered with St. Peter's Episcopal Church's Little Dresses Ministry
December 8, 2017 by
Academic Traveler Program Offering Sicilian Culinary Adventure
UM faculty member will lead Sicily culture and cuisine excursion this spring
December 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Academic Traveler program is offering a unique gift idea this holiday season that will send participants off to bask in the Mediterranean sun while enjoying delightful cuisine and historic beauty. Candis Varnell, a lecturer in hospitality management, will lead the “Sicilian Culture and Cuisine” tour, set for MayRead the story …
UM Museum, Ford Center Host Weekend of Holiday Festivities
Music, activities and a winter wonderland on tap to help families get into the spirit
November 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Mississippi Museum have a weekend of fun-filled holiday activities scheduled for the whole family. The Ford Center invites families to an evening celebrating the holiday season Friday, (Dec. 1) with “Amahl and the Night Visitors” and “Handel’s Messiah.” GianRead the story …
Dean of Local Photographers to Retire in December
Robert Jordan has shot more than a million photos across his 33-year career
November 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For more than three decades, Robert Jordan has profoundly shaped how the world perceives the University of Mississippi. His photographs have documented the natural beauty of the Oxford campus through all seasons, captured critical moments of thrilling athletic triumphs and conveyed the dedication and achievements of its faculty, staff, students and alumni.Read the story …
UM Launches Flagship Constellations to Tackle ‘Grand Challenges’
Multidisciplinary teams seek significant and innovative solutions
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi unveiled its Flagship Constellations initiative, which includes multidisciplinary teams with the goal of creating solutions in the areas of big data, brain wellness, community wellbeing and disaster resilience, on Friday (Nov. 17). Each team consists of faculty, staff and students through a collaborative effort to explore and solveRead the story …
Strong Response Propels William Magee Center
Gifts top $900,000 to increase alcohol, drug education and prevention
November 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One story shared by one family about a son’s death from an accidental overdose has spurred fundraising efforts exceeding $900,000 to establish a comprehensive alcohol and drug education and prevention center at the University of Mississippi. The investments, UM leaders say, will touch the lives of countless students and drive research effortsRead the story …
Medical Education Building to Be Named in Honor of Gov. Phil Bryant
Move recognizes leadership role and commitment to constructing facility
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi has announced the naming of the medical education building at its Medical Center campus in Jackson in honor of Gov. Phil Bryant. The naming of Phil Bryant Medical Education Building became official today (Nov. 16) with approval from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.Read the story …
New Program Engages Students in Environmental Issues Close to Home
Students learning scientific process for observing health of local resources
November 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students involved in the University of Mississippi’s “Green Is the New Pink: Young Women Environmentalists in Action” program recently spent a Saturday testing and observing water sources and trying their hand at electrofishing at the UM Field Station in northeastern Lafayette County. “I like nature,” said Mary Porter Fountain, a ninth-grader atRead the story …
UM to Debut Flagship Constellations Nov. 17 at Ford Center
Community invited to learn about research initiatives seeking to solve pressing issues
November 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will unveil a new initiative, Flagship Constellations, at 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Multidisciplinary teams, consisting of faculty, staff and students, are being created to search for meaningful solutions to complicated issues through collaborative thinking in four areas: bigRead the story …
National and Worldwide Rankings Provide UM Benchmarks of Success
University committed to capitalizing on momentum and reaching new heights of excellence
November 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi was recently named to the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s College Rankings for 2018. UM also continues to increase its global research standing through gains in the NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. Mississippi’s flagship universityRead the story …