OXFORD, Miss. – Eleven Croft Institute for International Studies students earned distinguished scholarships this fall that will assist them in their global studies at the University of Mississippi. This year’s Croft Scholarship recipients are Logan Baggett, Landon Bradley, Paola Leon, Abigail Metcalf, Peyton Miller, Wake Monroe, Hayden Pierce, Harrison Stewart and Maggie Thomas. The studentsRead the story …
Students Awarded Croft Scholarships to Pursue International Studies
Grants help recipients further their global education
November 4, 2020 by
Theatre and Film at UM Delivers Original Remote Production
'Near/Far' explores isolation through movement and mask work
November 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the opening frames of “Near/Far,” the second fall-season production from the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Mississippi, a series of glitchy, time-altered city scenes flicker by: traffic-crowded streets, pedestrian-packed sidewalks, daytime hustle and raucous nightlife. Suddenly, everything goes black. Blurry rectangles of gentle color begin to appear,Read the story …
UM Releases Enrollment for Fall 2020
Graduate and professional enrollment experience increased demand
November 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 21,676 students across its seven campuses for fall 2020. UM’s enrollment reflects a geographically diverse student body, with students from all 82 counties in Mississippi, 49 states, the District of Columbia and 86 countries around the world. The university’s fall 2020 enrollment figure represents a 2.7 percent decline whenRead the story …
Annual Adopt-a-Basket Program Helps UM Feed Area Families
Donations being accepted through mid-November
November 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As winter holidays draw near, the University of Mississippi community is once again working together to provide meals for area families in need. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the 16th annual Adopt-a-Basket program is accepting food donations Nov. 9-13 at the Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom. Baskets will be distributed Nov. 19Read the story …
Pride of the South Night Set for Thursday in Vaught-Hemingway
Ole Miss marching band appears for the first time on the field this season
November 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Playing on field is the dream of many marching band musicians. The crowd, the music, the spirit, the energy – it’s all part of the experience. Like many beloved public experiences, unfortunately, the on-field halftime show was a casualty of 2020, but the University of Mississippi marching band has made other plans,Read the story …
UM Law Pro Bono Initiative Receives Statewide Award
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project honors effort to train law students, assist real-world clients
October 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Mississippi School of Law is a recipient of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project 2020 Pro Bono Award. “I am appreciative to MVLP for recognizing the valuable contribution the Pro Bono Initiative has made to serving our low-income population,” said Judge Jacqueline Mask, of Tupelo,Read the story …
Sociologist Part of National Team Lauded for Rural Population Research
John Green and fellow UM population researchers lauded for outreach efforts
October 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi sociology professor and administrator is part of a multidisciplinary research team that has been awarded the National Excellence in Multistate Research Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. John Green, who is also senior research associate at the university’s CenterRead the story …
A Spirited Creation
Innovative bottle label earns industry award for UM graphic design professor
October 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tyler Barnes, an assistant professor of art at the University of Mississippi, has won a gold-medal American Advertising Award for his achievements in sales and marketing packaging. The ADDY, the Oscar of the advertising industry, is given annually by the American Advertising Federation to celebrate creative achievements in that industry – fromRead the story …
Virtual ‘Spooky Physics Demonstrations’ Set for Friday
Department of Physics and Astronomy offering night of fun and frights for all
October 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even in the face of a pandemic, the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy will present its annual “Spooky Physics Demonstrations” this Friday (Oct. 30) although this year it will be held virtually from Lewis Hall. The program via Zoom runs 6 to 8 p.m. The family-friendly show includes demonstrationsRead the story …
Theatre and Film at UM Opens Season with Shadowy Radio Dramas
'Listening in the Shadows' spurs student creativity while following pandemic guidelines
October 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Journey back to the Golden Age of Radio with “Listening in the Shadows,” the first production of the season for the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film. This series of five original radio plays written and performed by Ole Miss students arrives just in time for Halloween – which isRead the story …