OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary FedEx founder and CEO Frederick W. Smith challenged University of Mississippi honors students Tuesday (Sept. 12) to continue having academic conversations with the aim of developing workable solutions to national and global problems. Smith was the keynote speaker for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College’s Fall Convocation at the Gertrude C.Read the story …
Former State Supreme Court Justice Supports Law Students
Reuben Anderson hopes gift will help develop future leaders
September 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Continuing his legacy of support to the University of Mississippi, retired state Supreme Court Justice Reuben Anderson’s most recent gift will provide scholarships for full-time law students. Since becoming the first African-American graduate of the UM School of Law in 1967, Anderson and his wife, Phyllis, have committed more than $200,000 toRead the story …
UM Enrolls 23,780 Students for Fall Semester
State's flagship increases Mississippi residents in freshman class
September 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has registered 23,780 students across all its campuses, the state’s largest total enrollment, for the fall semester. This includes a freshman class with a larger proportion of Mississippi residents than last year’s. Enrollment at the state’s flagship university reflects a strategy aimed at balancing incoming classes to beRead the story …
Annual UM 9/11 Memorial Run Set for Monday
First responders and general public invited to offer support and participate
September 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s ROTC programs host the annual 9/11 Memorial Run at 5:30 a.m. Monday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks on New York and Washington. The run, which is in remembrance of the victims andRead the story …
UM Cancer Institute Researchers Receive International Recognition
Team honored for work revealing bacterial role in echinacea's immune-boosting power
September 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For two decades, David Pasco has pursued the discovery of plants that can enhance a person’s immune system. Pasco, a pharmacognosist, is a longtime researcher and associate director of the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Products Research and director of the Drug Discovery Core at the University of Mississippi MedicalRead the story …
Overstreet Gift to Help Low-Income Students Attend UM
Estate gift supports Ole Miss Opportunity program
September 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An estate gift provided by the late Katie Mae Overstreet, of Oxford, will help give lower-income Mississippians an opportunity to attend the University of Mississippi. Overstreet’s gift was designated by her sons, Mike and Larry Overstreet, both of Oxford, to support the Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship program, which provides financial aid forRead the story …
UM Technology Summit Sheds Light on Opportunities for Economic Growth
Renowned tech leaders discuss ways to address challenges and encourage entrepreneurship
August 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Experts from industry, government and higher education discussed advances on the horizon and ways that universities can help meet workforce demands and spur entrepreneurship Wednesday (Aug. 30) at the University of Mississippi’s second annual Technology Summit. Dozens of widely recognized professionals from the computer, telecom, internet and cyber security industries shared insightsRead the story …
Ole Miss Student Union Food Service Locations Open
Students enjoying expanded choices and dining space in new facility
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All food service locations in the new portion of the Ole Miss Student Union – including Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Qdoba, Which Wich and McAlister’s Deli – opened earlier today (Aug. 30) to the University of Mississippi community. The opening is an important milestone for the project, which, when complete, will expand theRead the story …
Alumni and Friends Provide $153.6 Million in Support
University's endowment enjoys double-digit growth over past year
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With generous private support and high-performing investments, fiscal year 2017 saw the University of Mississippi’s endowment climb to approximately $675 million – a notable increase of 12 percent, attributed to effective management and a strong market. The stellar year of philanthropy was further evidenced in private gifts that totaled $153.6 million, markingRead the story …
UM to Host Second Annual Technology Summit
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, industry leaders to discuss technology trends and STEM education
August 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and the University of Mississippi will host U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and technology industry leaders Wednesday (Aug. 30) for the annual UM Technology Summit. The event, which begins at 9 a.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss, is openRead the story …