OXFORD, Miss. – Longtime newspaper executive and public education proponent Billy Crews has joined the University of Mississippi as the new development officer for its School of Education. Crews’ position is a new one, in which he will head fundraising efforts from within the school in collaboration with the UM Foundation. “I believe the School of EducationRead the story …
Billy Crews Hired as Education Development Officer
Former Daily Journal executive joins UM in fundraising role
January 30, 2015 by
Academic Efforts Score with Bowl Appearance
Chick-fil-A provides generous gift for UM scholarship fund
January 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has made a $100,000 gift to the University of Mississippi for scholarships, continuing an eight-year tradition of charitable and scholarship contributions by the organization. One of college football’s most charitable bowl game, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl topped the $1 million mark in contributions this year. “We are drivenRead the story …
Paul Finebaum to Speak at Law School Graduation
Popular SEC Network analyst and sports journalist to address graduates May 9 in the Grove
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Popular college sports commentator Paul Finebaum will address the University of Mississippi School of Law’s class of 2015 at its graduation ceremony, which is set for 11 a.m. May 9 in the Grove. The law school officially announced Finebaum’s selection as graduation speaker Tuesday. “We eagerly anticipate hearing Paul Finebaum, along with the presidentRead the story …
UM Museum, Meek Hall Featured in Monthly Oxford Art Crawl
January 27, 2015 by
Art crawl season returns today (Jan. 27) with the first Oxford Arts Crawl of 2015. The free event kicks off at 6 p.m. with plenty of exhibits spanning a wide range of visual arts. The University of Mississippi Museum will feature Lee Renniger’s “A Light Passage,” which uses ceramics to portray elements of the garden.Read the story …
Tyner to Lead Higher Education Lawyer Group
UM general counsel to become head of the National Association of College and University Attorneys
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, general counsel at the University of Mississippi, has been elected board chairman of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, a group of more than 4,000 higher education lawyers across the country. He begins his new role in June. UM Chancellor Dan Jones said those who have the honor of workingRead the story …
Michael Eric Dyson to Deliver Keynote for UM Black History Month Event
Performances, film screenings and panel discussions also scheduled
January 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned author, educator and syndicated radio host Michael Eric Dyson is the featured speaker for University of Mississippi Black History Month observances in February. Dyson, a sociology professor at Georgetown University, will deliver the keynote address at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at the Inn at Ole Miss.Read the story …
Award Created for Environmental Toxicology Students
Recognition named in honor of influential former faculty member
January 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To honor a former faculty member and environmental toxicology research leader, the School of Pharmacy has created the William H. Benson Distinguished Graduate Student Award. “I was honestly in disbelief when I first learned of the plans for the award,” said Benson, who served as a professor of pharmacology and toxicology atRead the story …
UM Ranks Among Nation’s Best Online MBA Programs
U.S. News & World Report lists university in Top 25
January 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s online MBA program is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 list of 25 Best Online MBA Programs. UM tied Ball State University for No. 16. Other SEC schools on the list include Florida at No. 4, Auburn (No. 10) and Mississippi State (tied with theRead the story …
Museum Mini Masters Make Masterpieces
January 22, 2015 by
Young artists are invited to unlock their creativity this semester at the University of Mississippi Museum. The museum, in conjunction with the Powerhouse Community Arts Center, is hosting Mini Masters, a drop-in workshop series for toddlers and their parent or guardian. The workshops give children ages 2 to 5 chances to create their own littleRead the story …
David Calder Named Leader in Law
Mississippi Business Journal honors UM clinical professor's stellar career
January 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 20 years, Oxford attorney David Calder has made major contributions to various clinics in the University of Mississippi School of Law. Fittingly, the clinical professor recently received a 2014 Mississippi Business Journal Leaders in Law award and was chosen among the top 10 leaders from among the 40 honorees. The fifthRead the story …