OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has earned a bronze rating from a global higher education association in recognition of its innovative sustainability efforts on campus. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issues the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, known as STARS, measures to universities around the world as aRead the story …
UM Earns Global Rating for Sustainability Achievement
Ole Miss is Mississippi’s first university to receive STARS rating
September 30, 2019 by
FedEx Gift Honors Ducker
Donation for UM alumnus benefits university's academic and athletics programs
September 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a $250,000 gift to the University of Mississippi, FedEx Corp. honored Ole Miss alumnus Mike Ducker upon his retirement as a longtime leader of the global transportation company. “Whether in Europe, Asia or the Americas, Mike Ducker always answered the call when FedEx asked him to lead in a variety ofRead the story …
First Tuesdays Music Series Continues with Young Composer
Price Walden brings rarely-heard Schumann and original compositions to Bryant Hall at midday
September 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Composer and pianist Price Walden is set to perform at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 1) for the First Tuesdays in Bryant Hall Noontime Music Series at the University of Mississippi. The 45-minute program, in the gallery of Bryant Hall, is free and open to the public. Lunches are welcome. It includes worksRead the story …
New Women’s Council Scholarship Honors Longtime Leader
Guest retires after helping build the University of Mississippi Foundation
September 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Almost every morning of her tenure as vice president of the University of Mississippi Foundation, Sandra Guest walked the grounds of the Brandt Memory House, picking up a stick here, tending a plant there, watering a fern or envisioning a new way to add beauty to her surroundings. Her dedication to theRead the story …
News You Can Use: Community Collaborations Priority for UM Units
Faculty, staff and students looking for opportunities to improve conditions, create possibilities
September 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Public service has always been an integral part of the lives of University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students. For years, academic units and administrative officers have been partnering with Mississippians across the state to improve living conditions in their communities. As a new academic year begins, university faculty, staff and studentsRead the story …
Chess Whiz to Take on All Comers at UM
David Ross, No. 1 player in Mississippi, will play the first 25 contestants who sign up
September 25, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David Ross is so good at chess that he’s coming to the University of Mississippi this weekend to battle up to 25 opponents at the same time. A native of Montreal who lives in Jackson, Ross began his chess career in 1984 when he won the Canadian open as a 23-year-old. He went onRead the story …
Late Sen. Cochran’s Legacy Expanded
Donors join to build resources for scholarships and archives at UM
September 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi – as well as the state and nation – lost one of its strongest voices of support with the passing of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran on May 30. Thanks to alumni and friends dedicated to expanding his legacy, an endowment has been established for scholarships, educational opportunities andRead the story …
Meet Rowan, the Counseling Campus Canine
University Counseling Center to offer animal-assisted therapy with 'sproodle' hybrid
September 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rowan’s tiny feet, luxurious brown-and-white coat and wagging tail bring big smiles to those who encounter him on the University of Mississippi campus, and strangers just can’t help but to stop and ask if they can pet him. The springer spaniel-standard poodle hybrid, known as a “sproodle,” is named for Rowan Oak,Read the story …
Major Gift Supports Early Learning
Hardin Foundation donation to bolster excellence in child education
September 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Phil Hardin Foundation’s recent $400,000 gift to the University of Mississippi‘s School of Education enables the UM Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning to continue its successful Hardin Scholars Program. The foundation’s gift establishes a fund that will support the program while also helping it grow to include earlyRead the story …
Biology Professor Selected as Ambassador for Nationwide Program
Tamar Goulet will mentor teen girls to encourage interest in STEM fields
September 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tamar L. Goulet, University of Mississippi professor of biology, has been selected as one of 125 female ambassadors for a new nationwide education program. The program, launched by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in conjunction with Dallas-based Lydia Hill philanthropies, is designed to provide role models and support inRead the story …