OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will put the Magnolia State on display April 15 through hands-on learning activities, demonstrations, food and more as part of the second Mississippi Day. The annual event brings together the university’s academic departments to offer an array of fun and family-friendly activities that highlight the university’s contributions toRead the story …
University’s Contributions to State Focus of Mississippi Day
April 15 celebration to showcase best of UM programs, services and achievements
April 2, 2023 by
Endowment Seeks to Create Leaders in STEM Fields
Pilkos provide scholarship gift, service to Honors College
April 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Inspired by opportunities she received as a college student, Janet Jones Pilko, of Houston, Texas, and Park City, Utah, takes her role seriously as a University of Mississippi alumni leader and donor. Pilko, with her husband, George, has established the Excellence in STEM Scholarship Endowment for Honors College students with a $100,000Read the story …
Women in Leadership Organizes First Summit
PoliSHEd kicks off Women's History Month at UM
March 31, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss.– The University of Mississippi chapter of Women in Leadership to sparked a discussion about career advancement for women during the first-ever PoliSHEd Summit. Featuring 15 panelists, the discussion topics ranged from “Leadership 101” to “Superwoman” and “Into New Territory.” Among the guest speakers were notables such as Meg Annison, director of communications atRead the story …
Ole Miss Readies for Fourth Annual Giving Day
Online event seeks to strengthen programs, bolster ongoing capital campaign
March 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Giving Day 2023 at the University of Mississippi, April 4-5, will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to support academic and outreach programs through an online, social media-driven campaign. “Our alumni and friends are incredibly generous and engaged in campus life, and I’m excited for how Giving Day provides a vibrantRead the story …
Anne Cafer Named Associate Dean of College of Liberal Arts
Educator, administrator to lead research, creative achievement and graduate education
March 29, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nationally recognized rural sociologist Anne M. Cafer has been named as associate dean of research, scholarship and graduate education for the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1. Cafer, a leading scholar of community resilience, brings to her new role a track record of innovations in teaching, research andRead the story …
University to Honor Diversity Excellence
April 11 ceremony marks a final event in university's 60th anniversary of integration observance
March 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As one of the final events in the University of Mississippi‘s 60th anniversary of integration commemoration, the university will honor faculty and staff achievements in diversity and inclusion. The Honoring Diversity Excellence ceremony and reception is set for 3 p.m. April 11 in the Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom. “Throughout the year,Read the story …
University Sets Inaugural Earth Month Celebration
Expanded calendar of events to include recycling competition, campus farmers market
March 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, the University of Mississippi is expanding its Green Week to the entire month of April. The new Earth Month celebration will feature more events and opportunities for environmental education and outreach. Since 2009, the university’s Office of Sustainability has hosted Green Week around Earth Day (April 22) toRead the story …
Viola L. Acoff Accepts Position as UM Engineering Dean
First female, African American to serve in the role
March 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning researcher and educator Viola L. Acoff has been named dean of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, following a national search. Acoff, who will join the university July 1 pending approval of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, is the school’s first female and first African American to serve inRead the story …
Music Majors Perform at National Conference
Students successfully audition against peers at top music schools
March 26, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Six students in the University of Mississippi Department of Music recently showcased their talent at the American String Teachers Association‘s national conference in Orlando, Florida. Arranged as a string trio and quartet, undergraduate music majors Linna Zheng, of Fulton; Holly Bleeden, of Chicago; and Keyu Zheng, of Qingdao, China; and music master’sRead the story …
Alumnus Invests in Biomedical Engineering Program
Support fund aims to strengthens program and help boost economic impact in state
March 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – James Stewart’s gift of $100,000 to the University of Mississippi will establish the James C. Stewart Biomedical Engineering Program Support Fund in the first and only department of its kind in the state. Stewart, of Houston, Texas, who earned an Ole Miss degree in electrical engineering in 1984, seeks to enable theRead the story …