OXFORD, Miss. – Ed and Becky Meek, namesakes of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, established the Clay and Krista McFerrin Sun-Sentinel Scholarship to pay tribute to community newspaper editors and help students launch successful journalism careers. This year’s scholarship recipient, Lindsly Penny of Hernando, says the awardRead the story …
UM Law Students Win Second Straight Pace Competition
Triumph is school's 12th national or world title since 2011
March 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. –Mary Margaret Roark and John Juricich, both third-year students in the University of Mississippi School of Law, have won this year’s Jeffrey G. Miller Pace National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, held Feb. 18-20 at Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. The win marks the second consecutive national title for the pair and theRead the story …
UM Physicists Play Key Roles in Gravitational Wave Discovery
University scientists also help make the breakthrough relatable to the 'man on the street'
March 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When researchers in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory Scientific Collaboration announced recently that they had detected gravitational waves for the first time, the discovery was cheered by scientists worldwide. Two faculty and several students at the University of Mississippi’s Department of Physics and Astronomy played key roles in constructing the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-waveRead the story …
‘Ten Little Indians’ is 2016 UM Common Reading Experience Selection
Story collection chosen from among five finalists for consideration
February 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Ten Little Indians,” a collection of poignant and emotionally resonate stories of Native Americans at cultural and personal crossroads, has been chosen for the 2016 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. All incoming freshmen and transfer students will get copies of the Sherman Alexie book with instructions to read itRead the story …
UM Lands $1.2 Million Grant to Benefit Math Teachers
Center for Mathematics and Science Education kicks off Project C4 to enhance classroom efforts
February 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education has awarded a $1.2 million grant to the University of Mississippi Center for Mathematics and Science Education to fund a professional development initiative that will benefit up to 120 math teachers in Mississippi public schools over the next three years. Dubbed the C4 Project, the Creating Continuity and ConnectionsRead the story …
Pictures of (Mental) Health Framed in Art Therapy
Therapist helps patients break free by creating artworks that help them control their feelings
February 28, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Sometimes the only way to draw people out is to give them something to draw with. That idea is at the heart of Susan Anand’s work at the University of Mississippi Medical Center with people walled in by the pain of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other issues of mental health. ARead the story …
University’s Arts and Culture Compel Giving
Californian Phil Swan's visits to the Oxford campus become mutually rewarding
February 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Time after time, visitors to the University of Mississippi fall in love with the hospitable personalities of its people, the beauty of the majestic Grove and historic buildings, the palpable energy that radiates from its arenas and playing fields, and the breadth of its arts and culture. It was the latter thatRead the story …
Schedule Set for BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip
Fifth annual tour kicks off April 17 in Atlanta
February 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The schedule is set and tickets on sale for the 2016 BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip, Ole Miss’ fifth annual tour of the state and surrounding areas. Visit http://www.rebelroadtrip.com for tickets and full details of each event. Headlined by Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze and Athletics Director Ross Bjork, the BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip (#RRT16)Read the story …
UM Opens Search for Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
Committee established to find qualified candidate
February 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking to fill the new position of vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement. This position is one of the key components of UM’s comprehensive action plan designed to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment on all its campuses. The action plan was announced in August 2014, andRead the story …
Ole Miss Campus Recreation Hosting 11th Annual Triathlon
Registration open through March 27 for endurance event
February 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 11th Annual Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon is coming up April 3 at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by the Department of Campus Recreation, the event begins at 8 a.m. in the Turner Center. It includes a 440-meter swim at the Turner Center natatorium, 22-kilometer bike ride through the Ole Miss campus andRead the story …