OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been ranked among the nation’s top 25 institutions for online graduate degrees in education by U.S. News & World Report. At No. 25, the UM School of Education rose 10 spots from U.S. News’ 2015 rankings. “We are proud to be recognized for the hard work of our faculty,Read the story …
UM Among Nation’s Top 25 for Online Graduate Degrees in Education
Ole Miss programs climb 10 spots in new U.S. News rankings
January 12, 2016 by
McLean Scholar Takes Service, Leadership Roles in CEED Program
Houston native Brittany Fields looks forward to giving back
January 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Some students from small towns grow up yearning for the day when they can graduate from high school, go off to college and leave the community they feel has nothing to offer them. They leave with the anticipation of making their lives better and gaining all that the world has to offer,Read the story …
UM Ranked Among Top Schools for Military and Veteran Education
University honored for third straight year in 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities
January 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the third straight year, the University of Mississippi is officially one of the nation’s top schools, according to Military Advanced Education & Transition’s 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities. MAE&T awarded the designation of a Top School after measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The guide was released inRead the story …
Rural Legal Services and UM Law School Hosting Anniversary Celebration
NMRLS celebrates 50 years as university's clinical programs mark 25 years
January 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and the University of Mississippi School of Law are teaming up for an anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at the law school. The celebration honors NMRLS’s 50 years and the 25 years of legal service to north Mississippians by the school’s clinical programs. Special guests will include JessRead the story …
UM Students, Staff Lead LOU Community MLK Day of Service Events
Volunteers gathering to conduct food drive and promote wellness
January 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students and staff will be spearheading efforts to promote healthy lifestyles in Lafayette County and Oxford during 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The opening ceremony for the Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Oxford Activity Center. Program participants include OxfordRead the story …
Plant Physiologist Keeps Project Growing
Research scientist cultivates Cannabis as part of nation's only federally funded program
January 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When senior research scientist Suman Chandra first came to the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Products Research in 2001, he had no idea that he would be involved in one of the most pivotal programs in the School of Pharmacy’s history. Chandra, who has extensive training in medicinal plant physiologyRead the story …
UM Professor Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board
Nosa O. Egiebor will serve on prestigious committee until 2018
January 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi administrator and professor widely respected for his leadership and research has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board. Nosa O. Egiebor, professor of chemical engineering and senior international officer and executive director of UM’s Office of Global Engagement, will serve a three-year term endingRead the story …
Boy Scouts of America Awards Grant to UM Recreation Degree Program
University to hire graduate students, assist BSA with recruiting, programming activities
January 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the Scout Law states, a Boy Scout is helpful, so the Boy Scouts of America is helping the University of Mississippi fund two new graduate positions in its recreation administration degree program. The BSA has awarded the university $20,000 to fund two graduate assistantships. Julie Chambers, the district executive for theRead the story …
UM Common Reading Experience Narrowed to Five Finalists
Selected book to be announced in February
January 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Common Reading Experience selection group has narrowed its list to five books, with one to be selected for campuswide reading and discussion in 2016. All incoming freshmen and transfer students will get copies of the selected book, which will be announced in February, with instructions to read itRead the story …
Archie Manning Looks Back on 1970 Sugar Bowl
December 30, 2015 by
The last time Ole Miss played in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans was in 1970, 46 years ago. The Rebels were led by one of the nation’s best quarterbacks, Ole Miss legend Archie Manning. Manning recalls fond memories of that 1969 season, ending with the New Year’s Day Sugar Bowl game. He and hisRead the story …