OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five years ago, Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins was a rising University of Mississippi football star whose time on the team ended abruptly following a paralyzing injury on the field. Mullins, who wore jersey No. 38, was warmly remembered Friday (Sept. 26) as Coliseum Drive was renamed in his memory. Chucky Mullins Drive,Read the story …
Chucky Mullins Remembered at Drive Dedication
Courage, character of deceased Rebel No. 38 recalled
September 26, 2014 by
Overby to Receive Coveted Legacy Award
Ole Miss Women’s Council taps defender of First Amendment rights for 2015 honor
September 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, has been selected to receive the 2015 Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and brought about definitive, positiveRead the story …
Ten UM Freshman Awarded Prestigious Honors College Scholarships
McDonnell Barksdale and Doris Raymond awards are among the university's most exclusive
September 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten standout incoming freshmen accepted into the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been awarded two of the university’s most prestigious scholarships. Of the 10, six were awarded the Doris Raymond Scholarships, and the remaining four received the McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship, which both provide $8,000 per yearRead the story …
Dedication of New UM Multicultural Center
Ole Miss cuts ribbon to officially open Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
September 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi dedicated its new Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement today (Sept. 24) during a standing-room only event. The event brought together students, faculty and staff, as well as other supporters. During the ceremony, Chancellor Dan Jones reflected on his own personal experiences as a medical volunteer inRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Organize Flu Shot Drive
Event is part of national immunization campaign
September 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are making it easier than ever to get a flu shot on campus. The local chapter of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists has coordinated multiple opportunities in September and October for faculty, staff and students to receive their shots.Read the story …
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson at Ford Center Sept. 23
Renowned musician's repertoire includes classical and contemporary music
September 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – American pianist Garrick Ohlsson is coming to the University of Mississippi Sept. 23 for a concert of classical and contemporary music. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35.50 for seating in the orchestra and parterre sections and $28 for theRead the story …
Scholar to Discuss Civil Rights and Why They Matter
Author, researcher Jacquelyn Down Hall to lecture Sept. 24
September 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Exploring the civil rights movement’s importance to continuing efforts for social justice is the focus of this year’s Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern History at the University of Mississippi. Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, the recently retired Julia Cherry Spruill Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, speaks at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Sept.Read the story …
Fall Football Touchdown! Kicks Off at UM Museum
Semester's first family day features fun activities for all
September 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Football season is in full swing, and the University of Mississippi Museum is getting into the spirit with a new exhibit featuring one-of-a-kind football helmets, entitled “Bloomingdale’s Fashion Touchdown,” and a fun day of family activities inspired by it. The helmets were created by world-famous fashion designers for an auction to benefitRead the story …
Outstanding UM Fraternity Members Win National Awards
Gregory Alston, Anish Sharma and William Fowler recognized as outstanding leaders, scholars
September 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi students were presented awards this summer by their respective fraternities in categories such as outstanding leadership and academics. Gregory Alston, a Hattiesburg native and former ASB president, was awarded the Sigma Chi Fraternity Balfour Award for the Eta chapter. Recognizing the fraternity’s most outstanding member, the award goes to onlyRead the story …
Ole Miss Announces 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week Activities
Second Annual Events Will Take Place Sept. 22-27
September 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation have announced a slate of activities for the 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Monday through Saturday (Sept. 22-27). Racial Reconciliation Week began in 2013 with a week of events dedicated to promoting racial equity and encouragingRead the story …