OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association is recognizing 13 distinguished alumni as part the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Black Alumni Reunion. The awards include the Dr. Jeanette Jennings “Trailblazer” Award, The Rev. Wayne Johnson Community and Civic Award, the Alumni Achievement Award and the Celebrated Athlete Award. The Alumni Association hosts a sold-outRead the story …
Award Recipients to be Recognized During Black Alumni Reunion Gala
Alumni Association to present slate of honors at sold-out event
February 24, 2018 by
Ford Center Presents ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’
Choral performance Tuesday evening to be followed by panel discussion of themes
February 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is bringing the choral work “Considering Matthew Shepard” to the University of Mississippi Tuesday (Feb. 27) for an evening of music, reflection and discussion. The 7:30 p.m. performance features Conspirare, an acclaimed choral ensemble from Austin, Texas. The concert will be followed byRead the story …
UM Professors Receive IHL Excellence in Diversity Awards
RoSusan Bartee, Dr. Leandro Mena and Dr. Helen B. Barnes lauded at ceremonies in Jackson
February 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty members at the University of Mississippi and the university’s Medical Center have been honored with diversity awards by the board of trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. RoSusan Bartee, professor of leadership and counselor education, and Dr. Leandro Mena, professor and chair of population health science, were recognized at theRead the story …
University Expands Summer Programs for K-12 Students
More than 40 one-week camps available, open house set for Feb. 27
February 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Families looking to avoid the inevitable “I’m bored” comments coming from children this summer are invited to come check out the 2018 academic summer camp opportunities available through the University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs. Interested parents and students in kindergarten through 12th grade can speak with camp faculty and participate inRead the story …
University Opens Resource Center for Student Veterans
Space will provide support for student veterans to improve their quality of life on campus
February 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi hosted a grand opening Wednesday (Feb. 21) of its Veterans Resource Center, which will provide student veterans with a variety of benefits to improve their quality of life on campus. More than 1,300 Ole Miss students are veterans, active military or military dependents. This center serves as aRead the story …
Former Pharmacy Chair Remembered for Integrity, Leadership
Frank Gilmore called 'the conscience of the school'
February 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frank Gilmore, former chair and professor emeritus in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s Department of BioMolecular Sciences, died Feb. 14 after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. A visitation for Gilmore is scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 24) at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford, where a celebration of his lifeRead the story …
High School Programmers Pilot Robots to Success in UM Competition
Three teams advance to regional contest next month in Georgia
February 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After a grueling six-month journey, three high school teams bested 21 others to win top honors in Mississippi’s sixth annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition Saturday (Feb. 17) at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by the UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education, the event began with judging at 7 a.m. inRead the story …
Two Honors College Students Receive Barksdale Awards
Bethany Fitts and Gabrielle Schust each given $5,000 to fulfill dream projects
February 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With $5,000 awards to support separate creative projects, two students in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been named 2018 Barksdale Award winners. Bethany Fitts, a junior English and history major from Tupelo, and Gabrielle Schust, a junior international studies and Spanish major from Columbia, Missouri,Read the story …
UM Center Hosts Symposium on Southern Music
Panelists to explore themes of culture, religion and regional identity in musical works
February 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Music from the American South has made an indisputable impact on culture and politics in the U.S. and around the world, and an upcoming symposium at the University of Mississippi will examine the South’s most prominent and influential musical voices. The Southern Music Symposium will address questions such as how musicians areRead the story …
Tech Firm Official to Discuss New Technology’s Effect on Health Care
UM alumnus Jim St. Clair to present information on blockchain's potential to secure records
February 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A technology called blockchain has drawn attention for its use of digital currencies, such as bitcoin, and for its potential to help identify and discredit “fake news” online. More recent discussions focus on its use to enhance security and operations in the health care industry. Jim St. Clair, chief technology officer ofRead the story …