OXFORD, Miss. – The largest day of community service each year at the University of Mississippi, known as the Big Event, already has thousands of students registered to say “thank you” to residents of Oxford and Lafayette County. This year’s Big Event, set for Saturday (March 24), will begin at 8 a.m. at The PavilionRead the story …
Annual Big Event Expected to Draw Thousands of Student Volunteers
Effort delivers service to the community while building relationships
March 20, 2018 by
Leading Criminologist to Serve as Next Visiting Research Scholar
Alex Piquero to present universitywide lectureship, mentor faculty
March 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alex Piquero, the world’s No. 1-ranked criminologist since 1996 in terms of scholarly publications in elite criminology and criminal justice journals, will serve as the next visiting research scholar for the University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences. An Ashbel Smith Professor of Criminology and associate dean in the School of Economic,Read the story …
UM Student from Memphis Studies Dance in Cuba
Madeleine Bradley to perform contemporary piece with Mississippi: The Dance Company
March 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi junior Madeleine Bradley, of Memphis, spent two weeks studying abroad in Cuba to perfect a dance she will perform at the university later this month. Bradley was among seven Ole Miss students chosen to study contemporary modern dance with the Cuban dance company Malpaso after auditioning for a spotRead the story …
Pharmacy Administration Professor Named APhA Fellow
Erin Holmes honored for service and accomplishments within profession
March 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Erin Holmes, associate professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, will be inducted as a fellow of the American Pharmacists Association at the organization’s annual meeting March 16-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. “When I think of those who are current APhA fellows and those who are being inductedRead the story …
Walter Isaacson to Deliver UM’s 165th Commencement Address
Acclaimed biographer and journalist to speak May 12 in the Grove
March 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Walter Isaacson, acclaimed biographer and historian who also was head of both CNN and Time magazine, will deliver the University of Mississippi’s 165th Commencement address May 12 in the Grove. Isaacson is a professor of history at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he grew up. He’s also a graduate of Harvard CollegeRead the story …
Rural Entrepreneurship Forum Scheduled for April 5-6
Event brings together business owners, other stakeholders to foster economic development in state
March 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fourth annual Rural Entrepreneurship Forum is set for April 5-6 at the University of Mississippi’s Insight Park and the Oxford Conference Center, where experts will discuss economic development opportunities in Mississippi. Sponsored by the UM McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, the event is part of the Catalyzing EntrepreneurshipRead the story …
Charitable Gift Provides Benefits on Multiple Levels
Unique giving strategy delivers retirement plan for valued employee, support for UM programs
March 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David and Barbara Arnold, of Yazoo City, have made a gift to the University of Mississippi that doubles as a retirement plan for their faithful household employee of the past 15 years. “She’s just a fine young woman who’s like family to us, and we got to thinking, ‘You know, she hasRead the story …
Spark Series Covers Starting an Online Business
Free event is Tuesday at Jackson Avenue Center
March 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The process seems simple: Launch a business online; make money. Except the process is not that straightforward, and the next Spark Series at the University of Mississippi covers what business owners need to consider before starting their online ventures, including avoiding pitfalls, digitally marketing their businesses smarter and more. “Questions You Should Ask BeforeRead the story …
School of Applied Sciences Honors Students of the Month
Janice DeWitt and Kirby Rhodes recognized for academic excellence
March 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences has named Kirby Rhodes, of Bay St. Louis, as its Graduate Student of the Month and Janice DeWitt, of Seattle, as the Undergraduate Student of the Month for February. Having completed her undergraduate degree at UM, Rhodes is in her last semester of graduateRead the story …
Journalism Professor Named NewsPro Educator of the Year
Nancy Dupont is second consecutive Ole Miss faculty member to earn national recognition
March 15, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media has been recognized as a school of top educators for the second year in a row. Nancy Dupont, professor of journalism, earned the honor of top journalism educator by Crain’s NewsPro magazine earlier this year. She was recognized along with nineRead the story …