NEW YORK and OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy is joining the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program, a one-of-a-kind initiative that audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP developed to prepare accounting students for the digital marketplace. The expansion of the program increases the number of participatingRead the story …
UM Accountancy School Joins Expanded KPMG Master of Accounting Program
Initiative provides full tuition and job offers for students
August 3, 2017 by
Pharmacy School and Diabetes Patients Collaborate on Research
Researchers invite people with condition to contribute to ongoing project
August 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Capping off nearly a year of discussions with people who have diabetes and diabetes stakeholders across the state, researchers from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invited them all to a meeting in Oxford to generate diabetes research questions as part of a research initiative. Researchers involved in the project, calledRead the story …
Participants Say University’s STEM Camp for Girls Rocks
Weeklong event gives female middle school students insights into research careers
August 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Programming robots and studying physics were among the activities enjoyed by 16 junior high students attending a girls-only science, technology, engineering and mathematics camp this summer at the University of Mississippi. Sponsored by the Division of Outreach and Continuing Education, the camp included girls from Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. ThisRead the story …
It’s a ‘Luckyday’ for Ole Miss Students
Foundation commits $7.25 million in scholarships for freshman, transfer students
July 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a new $7.25 million commitment to the University of Mississippi, the Luckyday Foundation of Jackson is ensuring that entering freshmen and community college transfers have strong support and exceptional opportunities to help them earn college degrees. Already numbering close to 2,700 strong, Luckyday Scholars are excelling and graduating. The foundation’s newlyRead the story …
CSI Camp Creates Forensic Summer Fun
Students use real-life tools, techniques on imaginary case for learning experience
July 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A dead body, blood spatter, guns, bullets and DNA samples – all fake – offered plenty of opportunities for gifted middle and high school students to test their forensic skills recently at the University of Mississippi. Thirty-five seventh- through 12th-graders visited Ole Miss as part of a weeklong camp on forensic science.Read the story …
MOST Conference Provides Resources, Guidance for Potential Students
More than 400 rising high school seniors attended the annual UM recruiting and empowerment event
July 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 400 students attended the 2017 Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent Conference, a three-day annual event that offers leadership activities, academic and campus resources, and guidance from faculty, staff and student leaders for prospective African-American students. A partnership between the university’s Office of Admissions and the Center for Inclusion & CrossRead the story …
Nominations Sought for University’s Next TEDx Event
Professors, alumni and students wanted for lineup of third forum with theme 'MOMENTUM'
July 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty, staff, alumni and students are encouraged to submit speaker nominations for the 2018 TEDxUniversity of Mississippi. The theme this year is ‘MOMENTUM.’ Nominations are being accepted online through Aug. 28. The event will be Feb. 2 or 3, 2018. “Anyone can nominate anyone and submit as many nominations as they like,”Read the story …
StarTalk Program Gives High School Students Education in Chinese
Classroom instruction, cultural activities create enjoyable summer learning experience
July 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thirty high school students from across the nation are learning how to fluently speak Mandarin Chinese thanks to an intense summer program at the University of Mississippi. Mississippi StarTalk, which began June 28 and runs through July 28, is hosted in part by the UM Department of Modern Languages as well asRead the story …
UM Again Named Among Nation’s Best Universities to Work For
Ole Miss on Chronicle of Higher Education's list for ninth time, makes Honor Roll
July 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi employees enjoy a strong work-life balance, have confidence in senior leadership and feel appreciated. Those glowing job satisfaction reports have led the Chronicle of Higher Education to name UM a “Great College to Work For” for the ninth time. The university has made the list, which was released Monday (JulyRead the story …
Team Effort Funds Improvements for Ole Miss Baseball
Bullpen Club makes major gift to upgrade Oxford-University Stadium
July 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A ritual has emerged within Ole Miss baseball that compels the Rebels to pump their fists in unison to the beat of the 2007 hit song “Love is Gone.” Now, with a major gift, the sport’s fan base wants to show its players that the love is back. The Ernie LaBarge BullpenRead the story …