OXFORD, Miss. – The critically acclaimed New York Times best-seller “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” has been selected for the University of Mississippi‘s Common Reading Experience for 2019. Written by Matthew Desmond, a Princeton sociologist and recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, “Evicted” was awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction forRead the story …
‘Evicted’ Selected for 2019 Common Reading Experience
Incoming students to read Pulitzer Prize-winning best-seller
February 20, 2019 by
Venturing for Success
UM Venture Launch Weekend educates new, future business owners
February 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Venture Launch Weekend landed with success recently at the University of Mississippi, as more than two dozen people competed in the entrepreneurial development program. Held at various sites on the Ole Miss campus Feb. 8-10, the event featured 27 participants from the UM and local community forming development teams and pitching business ideas. TheRead the story …
Acclaim for UM Pianist Draws Worldwide Attention to State, University
New album, London concerts mark notable start of 2019 for Levingston
February 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The month of January brought positive attention to the University of Mississippi and the state as Bruce Levingston, internationally renowned concert pianist and holder of UM’s Fant Chair and Chancellor’s Honors College Artist-in-Residence, received acclaim for his latest album, “Citizen,” and a series of 10 sold-out concerts with two dancers at the Royal OperaRead the story …
International Graduate Student Makes Mark with Massive Fundraiser
Iranian native Mina Esfahani raised $700K to save child in home country
February 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mina Ghofrani Esfahani was pursuing a master’s degree in the University of Mississippi’s integrated marketing communication program in fall 2017 when her compassion for a critically ill child in her home country prompted her to put to practical use the theories she was learning. Esfahani was born and raised in Iran. She took toRead the story …
Law Registrar Wins National Award for Student Service
Eddie Upton will accept the Vanguard Award in April
February 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – University registrars work diligently behind the scenes to keep up with student records. From setting student schedules to helping them stay on track with graduation requirements, they are dedicated to serving students. Eddie Upton, registrar for the University of Mississippi School of Law, will be honored for his commitment next month withRead the story …
UM Names Senior Director of Gift Planning
Byron Liles works to assist individuals with estate, financial goals
February 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the new senior director of gift planning for University Development, Byron Liles hopes to use his expertise and passion to help alumni and friends expand their legacies at the University of Mississippi. “I’m excited to build partnerships on and off campus and to be an advocate for the life-changing opportunities thatRead the story …
Burgeoning School of Nursing Program Increases Reach
Move to South Oxford Center will allow program to admit more students and offer more options
February 15, 2019 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning in the fall, the University of Mississippi School of Nursing will expand its footprint in Oxford with a new space and more students. The next cohort of students pursuing the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will number 45, an increase from this year’s class of 30. The eventual goal isRead the story …
Journalism Professor Speaks at National Magazine Conference
'Mr. Magazine' Samir Husni presents national award, celebrates MPA centennial
February 15, 2019 by
OXFORD – The University of Mississippi‘s “Mr. Magazine” played a prominent role in MPA-The Association of Magazine Media’s centennial celebration earlier this month in New York City. Samir Husni, professor of journalism, Hederman Lecturer and director of the university’s Magazine Innovation Center, presented, for the second year in a row, the Launch of the Year award atRead the story …
30th Annual PILF Auction to Benefit Public Interest Work
Tickets for the Mardi Gras Masquerade benefit event available to the public
February 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Public Interest Law Foundation at the University of Mississippi School of Law is bringing Mardi Gras to Oxford this month for the 2019 PILF silent and live auction. The Mardi Gras Masquerade black-tie event is set for 7-9 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Jackson Avenue Center. Guests will enjoy food andRead the story …
Weekend RebelTHON Fundraiser Aiming High ‘for the Kids’
Annual event benefits Baston Children's Hospital; portion to help renovate cancer center
February 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Emphasizing that it’s all “for the kids,” RebelTHON organizers at the University of Mississippi aim to make the 2019 dance marathon to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at the UM Medical Center its most successful event ever. This year’s event begins at 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 16) in Tad SmithRead the story …