OXFORD, Miss. – Read any good books lately that you think others would enjoy? If so, now is the time to share your recommendations, as nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Common Reading Experience. University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and those who live in the greater Oxford community,Read the story …
Nominations Sought for 2016 Common Reading Experience
Community invited to suggest books for next year's freshman class
October 12, 2015 by
Authors to Face Off in Literary Death Match
Zany event to raise money for department's Barry Hannah Fund
October 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty members of the University of Mississippi Department of English will compete in the first-ever Oxford rendition of a Literary Death Match on Tuesday (Oct. 13) at the Powerhouse in Oxford. The event is set for 8 p.m., preceded at 7 by a cocktail reception provided by Cathead Vodka. Tickets are $15Read the story …
Korean Language Scholar to Deliver 55th Annual Longest Lecture
This year's topic is the first to focus on the newest language offered at UM
October 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A renowned scholar of the Korean language, Sung-Ock Sohn is set to deliver the first-ever Longest Lecture on the language Oct. 19 at the University of Mississippi. The lecture, the 55th annual installment in the series, is set for 5:30 p.m. in Bondurant Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the lectureRead the story …
UM Professor Eager to Use Program’s Lessons to Tackle Obesity
National mentorship series aims to increase diversity in health-related research
October 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor is working to address one of the state’s primary health issues, obesity, by participating in a program funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Lori Ward, an assistant professor of pharmacy administration, was selected as a research training and mentorship fellow for the HistoricallyRead the story …
PRIZM Ensemble Coming to Ford Center
Oct. 13 show to also feature music department faculty members
October 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Memphis-based PRIZM Ensemble and members of the University of Mississippi Department of Music will perform together Tuesday (Oct. 13) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students, available at the Ole MissRead the story …
Students Invited to Submit Proposals for Business Model Competition
Competitors get workshop, mentoring to help refine their plans before judging
October 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Mississippi is launching a new program this fall with its first Fall Business Model Competition that is open to all Ole Miss students. “Our objective is to get students excited about thinking and starting new businesses at Ole Miss and throughout theRead the story …
Nairobi Chamber Chorus to Perform at Ford Center
Free Oct. 12 show part of Southeastern U.S. tour for group
October 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Nairobi Chamber Chorus will perform a free concert featuring traditional Kenyan folk songs Monday (Oct. 12) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. No tickets are required for the 7:30 p.m. show. Founded in October 2005 by director Ken Wakia, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus performsRead the story …
Memphis Businessman Pledges $2 Million to Journalism, Business Schools
John Glass pays tribute to his 'Pop' through faculty chair in Meek School
October 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When businessman John D. Glass talks about his father – a hard-working business owner of a printing company and publisher of a newspaper – the love and respect can be heard each time he recalls a memory. A longtime benefactor of the University of Mississippi, Glass has established two new endowments, includingRead the story …
CEED Effort Focuses on Community Service
UM students address business needs, poverty issues
October 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 2014-2016 cohort of the Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development initiative provided 14 University of Mississippi students opportunities to engage in community service projects in Tallahatchie, Calhoun, Coahoma and Lee counties over the past year. During the 2014-2015 academic year, the students immersed themselves in the mission of the university’s McLean Institute forRead the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven Distinguished Graduates
Group to be lauded at Friday reception and on the field at Saturday's Homecoming game
October 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is awarding its highest annual honors to seven distinguished alumni as part of Homecoming 2015 activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2015 are Mary Ann Strong Connell of Oxford, Dr. Alan Partin of Baltimore, Billy Van Devender of Jackson and Thomas D. WallaceRead the story …