OXFORD, Miss. – As the highly-anticipated $59 million renovation and expansion of the University of Mississippi’s Student Union continues, campus users can expect several changes in the weeks ahead. For starters, the Subway sandwich shop inside the facility closed its doors Friday (Nov. 11). Ole Miss Food Services closes Dec. 10 and will not reopenRead the story …
UM Student Union Remodeling Project Making Progress, Major Changes
$59 million renovation and expansion is transforming facility and operations
November 14, 2016 by
UM Graduate Gives Back with Planned Gifts
Donations benefit School of Business Administration, support scholarships
November 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Marion McManus of Houston, Texas, grew up on a small farm in Mississippi, one of nine children. His parents’ Meadville home had no electricity or running water and every day he and his siblings were expected to pick cotton after school to help make ends meet. “They lived a kindRead the story …
Jeffrey Vitter Inaugurated as UM Chancellor
Leader unveils several initiatives to move university 'from great to greater'
November 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community celebrated a momentous occasion in the university’s life Thursday (Nov. 10) afternoon with the investiture of its 17th chancellor, Jeffrey S. Vitter. In his inaugural address, Vitter called on the Ole Miss family to imagine what the future could look like if the full power of higherRead the story …
UM Student Spreads Message of Hope with Book on Disabilities
Michael Deauville to sign copies in the Grove before Ole Miss-MSU game
November 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Michael Deauville grew up with two siblings, both with disabilities. As the youngest of the three, the University of Mississippi sophomore experienced both hardships and benefits, which he highlights in his new book “A Brother’s Love.” His sister, Katie, was born with metachromatic leukodystrophy, a degenerative disease that affects muscle use. WhenRead the story …
Gamma-Ray Bursts Are Topic for Nov. 15 Science Cafe
Renowned physicist Karelle Siellez will discuss her work as a member of LIGO
November 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recent breakthroughs in astrophysics and their impact is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 NorthRead the story …
UM Beautification Guru Wins National Honor
Jeff McManus recognized with Professional Grounds Management Society President's Award
November 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The man in charge of keeping the “Most Beautiful Campus in America” looking photogenic has received yet another major accolade. Jeff McManus, UM director of landscape, airport and golf operations, has been honored with the Professional Grounds Management Society’s President’s Award. McManus was recognized Oct. 21 at an awards banquet in Louisville,Read the story …
Vanderbilt University Scholar to Discuss ‘Faulkner and Latin America’
Earl Fitz is featured speaker for 56th annual Christopher Longest Lecture
November 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Connections between Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner and South America are the focus of an annual discussion set for Nov. 14 at the University of Mississippi. Earl E. Fitz, professor of Portuguese, Spanish and comparative literature at Vanderbilt University, is the featured speaker for the 56th Christopher Longest Lecture. Sponsored by the UMRead the story …
Honors College Senior Named Rhodes Finalist
Austin Powell interviews Nov. 18-19 for prestigious international fellowship
November 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Austin Powell has long dreamed of winning a Rhodes Scholarship. Now, the University of Mississippi senior is just one step away from achieving that goal. The Corinth native goes to Birmingham, Alabama, this weekend to interview as a Rhodes finalist and will learn Saturday whether he is selected for one of theRead the story …
UM Chorus to Perform ‘Carmina Burana’ at Ford Center
Concert to feature students, faculty, staff and members of local performance groups
November 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will host the University of Mississippi Chorus and an orchestra composed of students, faculty and members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra as they perform works from Carl Orff’s renowned “Carmina Burana” on Nov. 14. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance range from $19 to $25 and areRead the story …
Levingston Named to Fant Chair
Donor celebrates lives of family members through endowed chair
November 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Part of the attraction of a college town is enjoying nationally- and internationally-known speakers and musicians. Acclaimed concert pianist Bruce Levingston, the chancellor’s Honors College artist-in-residence, brings many eminent guests to the University of Mississippi, such as a recent visit by noted philanthropist and conservationist David Rockefeller Jr. The educational and culturalRead the story …