OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Frances Bell McCool Fellowship Lecture in Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi examines connections between an iconic William Faulkner novel and the Biblical book of Daniel. The lecture, titled “Thomas Sutpen’s ‘Solitary Furnace Experience’: The Book of Daniel in William Faulkner’s ‘Absalom, Absalom!’” is set for 6:30 p.m. ThursdayRead the story …
Lecture Examines Links Between Faulkner Classic and Book of Daniel
UM McCool fellow to share findings from dissertation research on Thursday
May 3, 2017 by
UM to Remember Lives Lost During the Year
Annual campus memorial ceremony set for Thursday
May 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each year, the University of Mississippi family pauses to honor and remember the lives of students, faculty and staff members who died during the past year. This year’s ceremony is set for 4 p.m. Thursday (May 4) at Paris-Yates Chapel. Established by Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat, University of Mississippi Memorial Day isRead the story …
Pharmacy School Recognizes Students with Honors Banquet
Event honored students' scholastic and leadership achievements
May 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi chapters of pharmacy honors societies co-hosted a banquet last weekend to initiate new members into both societies and recognize the outstanding academics and leadership of existing society members. The UM chapter of the Rho Chi Society, which honors pharmacy academic achievement, inducted 22 second-year pharmacy students, 15 graduateRead the story …
‘Billion Dollar Buyer’ Tilman Fertitta to Speak at UM
Restaurant mogul set for May 5 event at Pavilion
May 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Businessman Tilman Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s Inc. and star of the CNBC reality show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” will share insights and advice Friday (May 5) at the University of Mississippi. The 11:30 a.m. event at The Pavilion at Ole Miss is free and open to the public. The first 1,000 guests getRead the story …
Student Activities Association Spring Concert Canceled
April 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. — The Student Activities Association has canceled the annual spring concert in the Grove due to current weather conditions and the threat of inclement weather throughout the day on Sunday, April 30. The decision was made after consulting with university officials and event personnel after taking into consideration current weather conditions and theRead the story …
Glenn’s Gift Honors His Wife, Benefits Future Students
Alumnus commemorates wedding anniversary with scholarship endowment
April 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To commemorate their wedding anniversary, University of Mississippi alumnus Mike Glenn of Eads, Tennessee, surprised his wife, Donna, with a gift that will truly keep on giving. With a $250,000 investment, Glenn established the Donna H. Glenn Council Scholarship Endowment to honor his wife while also providing financial assistance to Ole MissRead the story …
UM School of Pharmacy Named Smart Financial Value
Graduates enjoy lower debt, comparable salaries as national averages
April 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has been named one of the best financial values in the country among pharmacy programs, based on a study by personal finance and loan refinancing company SoFi. The School of Pharmacy ranked 12th nationwide and best in the Southeastern Conference, based on the ratio ofRead the story …
UM, Georgia Music Professors Team Up for Teaching, Performance
Joint saxophone event funded by SEC travel grant
April 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi saxophone studio traveled to the University of Georgia last month for a joint event that included a teacher swap, master class and collaborative concert. Adam Estes, UM assistant professor of music, traveled with seven of his students to Athens, Georgia, where they worked alongside Connie Frigo, associate professorRead the story …
UM Sophomore Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mississippi Scholarship
Mary Eveleen Brown honored for accomplishments, involvement with $2,500 award
April 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – JAMAS Capital Management, a private investment firm based in Jackson, has named University of Mississippi sophomore Mary Eveleen Brown as the recipient of the 2017 JAMAS Capital Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mississippi Scholarship. A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Brown got an early start in entrepreneurship at age 12, when she made and soldRead the story …
UM Recognizes Three Employees with Frist Service Awards
Honorees are modern languages and political science professors and admissions director
April 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following glowing letters of recommendation from students, fellow faculty members and parents, three University of Mississippi employees have been chosen to receive prestigious honors for their exceptional service. The Thomas Frist Student Service Awards are presented annually to Ole Miss faculty and staff members who have “gone the extra mile” in unwaveringRead the story …