OXFORD, Miss. – Experts from industry, government and higher education discussed advances on the horizon and ways that universities can help meet workforce demands and spur entrepreneurship Wednesday (Aug. 30) at the University of Mississippi’s second annual Technology Summit. Dozens of widely recognized professionals from the computer, telecom, internet and cyber security industries shared insightsRead the story …
UM Technology Summit Sheds Light on Opportunities for Economic Growth
Renowned tech leaders discuss ways to address challenges and encourage entrepreneurship
August 31, 2017 by
Ole Miss Student Union Food Service Locations Open
Students enjoying expanded choices and dining space in new facility
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All food service locations in the new portion of the Ole Miss Student Union – including Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Qdoba, Which Wich and McAlister’s Deli – opened earlier today (Aug. 30) to the University of Mississippi community. The opening is an important milestone for the project, which, when complete, will expand theRead the story …
University and Globalstar Announce Strategic Partnership
New ground station will provide opportunities for research and education
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. and COVINGTON, La. – The University of Mississippi and Globalstar Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) announced today an agreement to establish a second-generation ground station on UM’s Oxford campus. The new Globalstar ground station – telecommunications infrastructure that connects with low Earth orbit satellites – will provide opportunities for the university to conduct research,Read the story …
Alumni and Friends Provide $153.6 Million in Support
University's endowment enjoys double-digit growth over past year
August 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With generous private support and high-performing investments, fiscal year 2017 saw the University of Mississippi’s endowment climb to approximately $675 million – a notable increase of 12 percent, attributed to effective management and a strong market. The stellar year of philanthropy was further evidenced in private gifts that totaled $153.6 million, markingRead the story …
NCNPR Director Named Honorary Member of Pharmacognosy Society
Ikhlas Khan recognized for his service to the professional group
August 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ikhlas Khan, director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been named an honorary member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy, the study of medicinal drugs made from plants and other natural sources, is at the heart of Khan’s more-than-25-year careerRead the story …
UM to Host Second Annual Technology Summit
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, industry leaders to discuss technology trends and STEM education
August 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and the University of Mississippi will host U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and technology industry leaders Wednesday (Aug. 30) for the annual UM Technology Summit. The event, which begins at 9 a.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss, is openRead the story …
UM Creed Week Highlights Institutional Values
Annual observance focuses on principles of civility and inclusion
August 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in a series of events next week (Aug. 28-Sept. 1) promoting the UM Creed and the institutional values it embodies. Presented by the Associated Student Body, the fifth annual Creed Week features activities designed to unite the campus community. Each tenetRead the story …
Religion Course Open to LOU Community
Free sessions focus on comparing Christianity and Islam
August 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is opening her fall religion course to people in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community, inviting them to come learn what both the Bible and the Quran teach on several topics. The class, REL 300: Comparative World Religions: Bible and Quran, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at variousRead the story …
Charlotte Parks Named Vice Chancellor for Development
Innovative fundraiser will oversee UM, UMMC and Athletics development activities
August 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his investiture in November 2016, Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter announced major initiatives for the University of Mississippi that will require significant philanthropic support and increase the school’s endowment support for faculty, staff and students. During that same address, Vitter committed to increasing the university endowment from $600 million to $1 billion.Read the story …
Holocaust Survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan Speaks at UM
Aug. 29 speech at Paris-Yates Chapel is open to the public
August 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, who endured six-and-a-half years in concentration camps, will bring her story of sheer determination, faith and hope to the University of Mississippi and the local community. Lazan speaks at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 29) at Paris-Yates Chapel in an event free and open to the public. SheRead the story …