OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is offering a new fast-track to the School of Law through a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies 3+3 emphasis in the Department of Legal Studies, reducing the time and tuition dollars needed to complete a bachelor’s and law degree. Under this new pre-law emphasis for paralegal studies majors, a student’s fourth-yearRead the story …
Legal Studies Offers 3+3 Option with School of Law
Paralegal studies enhances program, adds new fast-track to Juris Doctorate
December 22, 2017 by
UM Honors College Welcomes 15 Scholarship Recipients this Fall
Freshmen awarded some of the university's most prestigious scholarships
December 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One is an award-winning poet. Another is an archer with a love of biology. And one is a violinist who also runs cross country. These are just three of the 15 freshmen this fall at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi who received a total of $466,000 from five of the university’sRead the story …
Chi Omega Chapter Makes Generous Gift to Benefit Women’s Health
First major private contribution to Ole Miss Student Health Center will enhance services
December 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fellow students’ health and well-being have captured the attention of the University of Mississippi’s Chi Omega sorority chapter, which has committed $250,000 to establish a women’s health initiative extending the services of the campus Student Health Center. “Our chapter is thrilled about our new philanthropy endeavor,” said Tracy Buchanan of Oxford, theRead the story …
Ten UM Freshmen Named 2017 Stamps Scholars
Students exemplify best of scholarship, community service and leadership
December 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten members of the 2017 freshman class at the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College have the distinction of being Stamps Scholarship recipients. This year’s cohort consists of Kennedy Cohn of Incline Village, Nevada, Madeline Cook of Flowood, Victoria “Tori” Gallegos of Chicago, Harrison McKinnis of Madison, J.R. Riojas ofRead the story …
Flagship Constellations Mini-Conference Set for Jan. 19
Registration is open for event focused on disaster resilience
December 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A mini-conference on the Disaster Resilience Flagship Constellation at the University of Mississippi is set for Jan. 19. Information related to disaster resilience will be shared at the event through a general-information session led by the interim constellation leadership team, a series of five-minute presentations from individual faculty and researchers, and breakoutRead the story …
UM Black Faculty and Staff Organization Plays Santa’s Helpers
20th annual Books and Bears program provides toys for physical plant workers' children
December 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nostalgia and excitement filled the air at The Inn at Ole Miss as Facilities Management Department employees gathered for the University of Mississippi’s 20th annual Books and Bears program Friday (Dec. 15). Sponsored by the campus Black Faculty and Staff Organization, the charitable event distributed hundreds of new teddy bears, children’s books andRead the story …
Top Stories on Ole Miss News in 2017
Year-end review reveals significant, widely-read headlines
December 19, 2017 by
As 2017 draws to a close, we are pleased to share highlights of stories from Ole Miss News. While we would quickly run out of room if we tried to share the more than 600 stories we produced in 2017, here is a nice sampling of great things that happened across our campuses: UM TopsRead the story …
UM Youth Summer Camps Release 2018 Schedule
Outreach offers special option for holiday gifts, several new camps for K-12 students
December 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Office of Pre-College Programs can help make holiday shopping easier this year by offering the gift of a fun, educational experience. Gift certificates are available for a slate of 2018 academic summer camps designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. “These camps give students the opportunity toRead the story …
Insight Park Tenant Health Check Audit Grows into a Powerhouse Firm
Company has hired numerous UM graduates since relocating to campus
December 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Health Check Audit, with offices at the University of Mississippi’s Insight Park, has become one of the nation’s leading health care revenue recovery firms since adding office space on campus in 2014. The company recently went through mergers to position itself for even more growth. Health Check, founded in 1995, provides revenue cycle services to hospitals throughout theRead the story …
UM Students Place in International Robotics Contest
Mechanical engineering teams win second and third prizes
December 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi mechanical engineering student teams have brought home top prizes from an international robotics competition in Tampa, Florida. The 2017 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Design Competition (The Robot Pentathlon: Citius, Altius, Ingenious) challenged each team to create a fast, strong and agile robot. Each team was alsoRead the story …