OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Excellence in Community Engagement Awards recognized three organizations led by University of Mississippi faculty and staff that are making a significant impact on the well-being of many in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community and across Mississippi. “The award is to recognize excellence in community-engaged work, particularly projects that have been impactful inRead the story …
Faculty Members Awarded for Community-Engaged Work
Office of Community Engagement recognizes, rewards projects that emphasize community well-being
May 28, 2021 by
University Set to Host Boys State
Hundreds of rising high school seniors come to campus May 30 to learn the workings of government
May 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host American Legion Boys State beginning Sunday (May 30), when the weeklong event brings about 250 rising high school seniors from across Mississippi to campus with the goal of “developing tomorrow’s informed, responsible citizens.” Boys State delegates will learn how city, county and state governments function throughRead the story …
UM Announces Website Rebuild Project
New site to provide better accessibility, search and management tools, as well as dynamic interface
May 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is undertaking a complete redesign of its website in an effort to make the university’s virtual front door better reflect the reputation of its physical campus and to provide a more seamless digital experience for all users. The redesign project, which will completely transform the olemiss.edu website, isRead the story …
Enriching Educational Experience
CoStar real estate software gift provides students with professional insights
May 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Real estate students at the University of Mississippi have access to information available only to industry professionals, thanks to a gift from the CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the technology company has donated 50 licenses to the School ofRead the story …
Donna Strum Named Interim Dean of School of Pharmacy
Associate provost will assume role starting July 1
May 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donna Strum, associate provost and professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, will serve as interim dean of the School of Pharmacy and executive director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, effective July 1. Strum steps in for Dean David D. Allen, who has been named president of theRead the story …
Ralph Eubanks Receives Harvard Radcliffe Honor
UM professor and author plans to use fellowship to write a book examining the Delta
May 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Walking your dog can be a routine event, or it could be the exact time someone calls your cellphone from a prestigious university sharing the exciting news that you’ve been named a 2021 fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. W. Ralph Eubanks, who received word he is the Carl and Lily PforzheimerRead the story …
Staff Appreciation Week Offers Variety of Events
Ole Miss employees to engage in week of activities, be honored for years of service June 1-4
May 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Staff Council will kick off summer by celebrating Ole Miss staff members with Staff Appreciation Week, set for June 1-4. The weeklong celebration will include learning opportunities, fun and active events and social gatherings. Staff and faculty members are also invited to access the Turner Center and SouthRead the story …
Sociology Graduate Student Gets National Science Foundation Internship
Yasmin McLaurin to spend summer working with program to stimulate competitive research
May 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi sociology graduate student will spend 10 weeks this summer assisting a National Science Foundation program in developing a communication strategy. Bay Springs native Yasmin McLaurin, who is pursuing a master’s degree in sociology, was selected last month to be an intern with the NSF through the Quality EducationRead the story …
Small Business Development Center Opens Gulf Coast Resource Center
New resource available to assist business owners in historic Gulfport Building
May 22, 2021 by
GULFPORT, Miss. – Officials from the Mississippi Small Business Development Center, headquartered at the University of Mississippi, celebrated the opening of the Gulf Coast Business Resource Center on Thursday (May 20) in downtown Gulfport. Sponsored by Hancock Whitney, the Gulf Coast Business Resource Center is on the eighth floor of the historic Gulfport Building atRead the story …
Ole Miss First: It’s a Family Matter
Program aims to provide scholarships for deserving students
May 20, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family – it’s the one word that best describes the Ole Miss First Scholarship program. That was also the word that kept returning to the mind of Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat 20 years ago, when he proposed establishing a new scholarship program. He envisioned providing deserving students who wanted to attend theRead the story …