OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi announced today (Jan. 27) additional details related to Commencement ceremonies for graduates of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. Commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 will be held April 29-May 2. Morning convocation is set for 8 a.m. May 1 in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. CommencementRead the story …
UM Shares Update on Commencement Ceremonies for Classes of 2020, 2021
Convocations set for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to allow for social distancing
January 27, 2021 by
Online MBA Program Ranks Among Top 10 in Nation
School's online degree earns national recognition from U.S. News
January 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s online Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released today (Jan. 26), place Ole Miss in a five-way tie for No. 7 among public universities and No. 10 overall. UM is tiedRead the story …
Professor Elected to Lead National Rural Sociology Association
Vaunted researcher will put stamp on national organization
January 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Green, a University of Mississippi sociology professor, is the new president-elect of the Rural Sociological Society. Green also serves as the senior research associate with the UM Center for Population Studies and co-director of the university’s minor program in society and health. RSS is a professional social science association that promotesRead the story …
SouthTalks Return for Spring
Community activism is the highlight of the series hosted by UM Southern studies center
January 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Community activism is once again the focus of the SouthTalks series presented by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. All SouthTalks events, which include lectures, performances, film screenings and panel discussions exploring the interdisciplinary nature of Southern studies, will be virtual, free and accessible onRead the story …
Scholarship Benefits UM Business Students from St. Louis
Riries hope endowment will recruit students and share Ole Miss experience
January 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask Mike and James Ririe about the University of Mississippi, and a deep affinity for their alma mater will be instantly apparent. The brothers say their student experience at Ole Miss was life-changing, giving them a foundation for long-term professional success. They hope a scholarship their parents established will help recruit otherRead the story …
UM Announces New Towns for M Partner Community Improvement Program
McLean Institute adds Ecru, Pontotoc for Phase 2 of community building
January 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following the successful launch of a pilot program that assisted three Mississippi towns with community improvement projects, the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi has launched Phase 2 of its M Partner program with the addition of two more municipalities. The town of Ecru andRead the story …
UM Completes 17th Annual Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in yearly contest
January 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – COVID-19 protocols, mask wearing, Zoom etiquette, abuses of remote working and the effects of the global pandemic dominated the 17th annual UM Speaker’s Edge competition held remotely for the first time, Jan. 14-15 at the University of Mississippi. More than 100 graduate students in business, accountancy and law tackled issues ranging fromRead the story …
Task Force Preparing for Campuswide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Location, schedule set for UM immunizations once vaccine arrives
January 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although the exact date when doses will arrive is pending, the University of Mississippi Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force is preparing to launch a campuswide vaccination program as soon as shipments are available. The task force is working with the Mississippi State Department of Health to obtain doses of a COVID-19Read the story …
A Banner Year for a Debut Work of Nonfiction
UM professor's memoir rockets to the top five of New York Times Best Sellers list
January 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a University of Mississippi English professor and award-winning poet, has been making national news with her bestselling book, “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.” This book of illustrated essays – Nezhukumatathil’s first foray into nonfiction – is a paean to the beauties of natureRead the story …
RebelWell Offers BurnAlong Wellness Classes at Home
UM faculty and staff have access to thousands of wellness classes through free membership
January 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss – University of Mississippi faculty and staff are eligible for a complimentary membership in BurnAlong, an interactive community that helps users safely manage their health and wellness while staying connected to co-workers, colleagues, friends and family. The university’s RebelWell and Division of Outreach and Continuing Education are taking care of the cost ofRead the story …