OXFORD, Miss. – Although she grew up less than an hour from the University of Mississippi‘s Oxford campus, Kathy Knight never thought she would teach there, much less end up with the pleasure of teaching nutrition to more than 15,000 students over 36 years before her upcoming retirement in May. Hired in 1985, Knight hasRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Professor Leaves Lasting Legacy
Kathy Knight retiring after 36 years of service
February 9, 2021 by
RebelTHON to Hit the Dance Floor Feb. 20
Annual UM children's hospital fundraiser brings good cause to fun events
February 9, 2021 by
Editor’s note: This event has been postponed until March 6 due to winter weather. OXFORD, Miss. – Time to pull out those dancing shoes – RebelTHON 2021 will go on. The University of Mississippi‘s annual student-driven dance marathon to raise funds for Children’s of Mississippi, which includes the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at the UniversityRead the story …
Fraternity and Sorority Life Unveils Strategic Plan
Five-year plan focuses on variety of initiatives, including academic excellence and civic engagement
February 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi has announced its five-year strategic plan to continue strengthening the fraternity and sorority experience on campus and beyond. The process of developing the plan began in the fall 2019 semester with an external review of the FSL community. That processRead the story …
Student Survey to Improve Health and Well-Being at Ole Miss
Anonymous questionnaire provides opportunity to contribute to Mental Health Strategic Plan
February 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have an opportunity to contribute to the university’s future mental health strategic plan by responding to an anonymous survey this month. Roughly half the Ole Miss student population will receive an anonymous survey, the Healthy Minds Study, this week. The results of the study will provide data thatRead the story …
Honoring a Family Lineage
Hendrix gift benefits Ole Miss student-athletes
February 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gate 12 of the University of Mississippi‘s Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will bear a new name – the Bettye and Dick Hendrix Family Gate – and stand as a monument to the lineage of Woodruff and Hendrix family members who graduated from Ole Miss. Bettye W. Hendrix, of Helena, Arkansas, a 1956 graduate ofRead the story …
Acclaimed Singer and Pianist Lend Expertise to Young Musicians
Fourth annual Living Music Institute develops skills in performance and the business of music
February 5, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What young musician wouldn’t welcome a weekend of training that includes feedback from seasoned music professionals and targeted coaching on how to build a career, connect with the community and develop an identity as an artist? That’s exactly what the Living Music Institute, an intensive training weekend produced by Living Music ResourceRead the story …
History Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Ashleen Williams first UM student named pre-doctoral fellow by Humanities Without Walls consortium
February 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A doctoral student at the University of Mississippi who recently was recognized as a future leader in higher education has been selected to receive a second prestigious academic award. Ashleen Williams, who also teaches in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, is among the 2021 recipients of the National Humanities Without WallsRead the story …
Biologist Publishes Breakthrough Study
Lainy Day's research advances the study of avian evolution
February 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lainy Day, an associate professor of biology at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s neuroscience minor, has published an article in Nature, an international journal that publishes the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology. Part of an international team, Day has helped unlock essential new information aboutRead the story …
Small Business Development Center Puts Interns to Work
Organization provides experience for students to help local businesses
February 3, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The COVID-19 pandemic has created instability in the business climate. To ensure survival, businesses have changed plans and strategies to adapt to challenging economic times. Budget cuts have been one tool in the arsenal for business survival, and often, that has meant delaying or canceling programs such as internships. Many students atRead the story …
Donors Respond to O’Ferrall Campaign
Initiative will name suite at Ole Miss' South Campus Recreation Center
February 3, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi fundraising campaign will provide crucial funding for the work of the William Magee Center for Wellness Education. Launched during the season of giving to honor a beloved alumnus who has dedicated his life to young people, the Ignite Ole Miss campaign raised more than $125,000 to establish theRead the story …