OXFORD, Miss. – Sharing moving true stories and stunning statistics, best-selling author and social justice activist Bryan Stevenson challenged University of Mississippi students Tuesday (Aug. 22) to change the world around them. The author of the prize-winning nonfiction “Just Mercy” delivered the keynote address during the university’s annual Fall Convocation in The Pavilion at OleRead the story …
Author Bryan Stevenson Challenges UM Freshmen, First-Year Students
Annual Fall Convocation features medallion presentation, Creed and book signings
August 23, 2017 by
McLean Institute Hosts Virtual Reality Experience
Public will get a glimpse of technology work conducted in the Delta
August 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement will host a virtual reality experience for students in the Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development program Thursday (Aug. 24) at the Innovation Hub at Insight Park Vince Jordan, CEO and president of virtual reality production company Lobaki, will join theRead the story …
Archaeology Field School Led by UM Professor Gets National Attention
Carter Robinson mound site also to be featured this fall in American Archaeology magazine
August 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students participated this summer in a four-week field school excavating the remains of a Native American house at the Carter Robinson Mound site in Ewing, Virginia. The field school, led by Maureen Meyers, assistant professor of anthropology, returned to a house on the site that was partially excavated inRead the story …
Museum’s Latest Exhibit Explores Culture with ‘Unwritten Memoir’
Holly Spring native Randy Hayes uses his work to reflect memories of travels
August 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum debuts “Unwritten Memoir,” an exhibit by Holly Springs artist Randy Hayes, on Tuesday (Aug. 22). “Unwritten Memoir” reflects visual memories of Hayes’ time spent in Turkey, Japan and the American South from 2004 to the present. These memories present three different cultures through photographs, objects and paintings.Read the story …
Barbour to Receive Geographic Visionary Award
UM's Mississippi Geographic Alliance to honor former governor Sept. 7
August 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi will honor former Gov. Haley Barbour with its MGA Geographic Visionary Award at the fifth annual awards ceremony Sept. 7. News analyst, White House correspondent and author Ellen Ratner will be the keynote speaker. The event is set for 6 p.m. at the MississippiRead the story …
Honors College Debuts Exhibit in New Building with ‘America Selfie’
Mississippi native Laura Elkins offers a portrait of America through paintings
August 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will debut a site-specific exhibit by painter Laura Elkins this week in some of its renovated space that was dedicated last spring. The installation, titled “America Selfie,” is a contemporary take on history painting and uses current events, American history, national symbols and both contemporary andRead the story …
Lindsey Abernathy Named Associate Director of Sustainability
Assessment and new collaborations part of her goals
August 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University Mississippi Office of Sustainability, which is a catalyst for environmental change in the community, has named Lindsey Abernathy its new associate director. Abernathy, who has been a part of UM’s sustainability team since 2014, previously served as project coordinator and, most recently, project manager there. She has worked at OleRead the story …
UM Beautification Guru Shares Leadership Tips in New Book
Jeff McManus urges readers to strive for greatness by turning 'weeders into leaders'
August 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeff McManus, director of landscape services, and airport and golf operations at the University of Mississippi, has published a new book titled “Growing Weeders into Leaders.” It’s not another gardening tome but rather a collection of “leadership lessons from the ground level.” The man in charge of keeping the “Most Beautiful CampusRead the story …
Student Union Reopening Delayed
Renovated facility to be operational later than anticipated
August 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi students return to campus for the fall semester, the reopening of the expanded Ole Miss Student Union has been unexpectedly delayed. The facility will be operational later than its originally scheduled reopening on Monday (Aug. 21), UM administrators said. “The project team is working diligently to ensure theRead the story …
‘Twice in a Millennium’ Eclipse Viewings Set for UM
Department of Physics and Astronomy and university library offer safe ways to watch solar show
August 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Monday’s total solar eclipse will be a “twice in a millennium event” that results in 93 percent of the sun being covered by the moon in north Mississippi. Two events at the University of Mississippi will allow the community to safely experience it. The eclipse will happen between 11:54 a.m. and 2:52Read the story …