OXFORD, Miss. – A group of seven University of Mississippi students recently participated in an educational trip of a lifetime, five weeks of learning in Rome and helping with an archaeological dig at a site that dates to about 600 B.C. Hilary Becker, UM assistant professor of classics, took the students to the Area Sacra diRead the story …
UM Students Get Hands-on Experience Digging in Rome
Classics department takes seven students on five-week dig at site dating to circa 600 B.C.
July 28, 2014 by
Booneville Native Reaping Benefits of Summers in Oxford
Warren prepares for college, earns scholarships and course credit through UM Pre-College Programs
July 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most high school students look forward to sleeping in during the summer months. Many get a part-time job or spend time lounging by the pool, but Jontae Warren of Booneville has chosen to spend his past five summer breaks a little differently. “I guess you would say I’m a Type A personality,”Read the story …
Ole Miss’ Saiz Helps Spain to Silver Medal at U20 European Championship
July 22, 2014 by
HERAKLION, Greece — Ole Miss sophomore forward Sebastian Saiz finished with 6 points and 8 rebounds, as Spain fell 65-57 to Turkey in the gold medal game at the FIBA Under-20 European Championship Sunday. Saiz and Spain claim the silver medal, its eighth-consecutive podium finish, and finished with a 7-3 record at the tournament, havingRead the story …
UM Recognized Among ‘Great Colleges To Work For’
Chronicle of Higher Education surveys university employees across the nation, finds high employee satisfaction at Ole Miss
July 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the sixth time in seven years, the University of Mississippi has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges To Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. UM was cited for excellence in collaborative governance, employee confidence in the university’s senior leadership, workers’ job satisfaction and also on theRead the story …
University to Host STEM Summit July 18-19
Meeting focuses on impact of forensic science on 21st century workforce
July 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Representatives from governmental agencies, including the FBI and DEA, grades K-12 and higher education are scheduled to participate in a national conference this weekend at the University of Mississippi. The second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Summit meets July 18-19. The two-day event is being sponsored by UM’s forensic chemistry program, DepartmentRead the story …
UM Seeks Hosts for Japanese Exchange Students
July 10, 2014 by
Want to learn a new language and experience a different culture without leaving your house? The University of Mississippi’s Intensive English Program is looking for local individuals and families to host college-age exchange students from Japan for four weeks. Interested hosts must provide a safe and nurturing environment, two meals a day, a private bedroomRead the story …
Gift Provides a Tribute to Lifelong Friendship, Gifted Scholarship
Fants honor McAlexander with endowed chair of English at Ole Miss
July 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Much like chess pieces moving around a game board, Ruff Fant and Hubert McAlexander have been in and around each other’s lives since they were boys. In fact, it was the game of chess that bonded their fast friendship in the first place. “We were both kind of intellectual little boys andRead the story …
University Museum Gets Ready for Oxford Blues Festival
Fifth annual event features music, lectures, VIP reception for fans, scholars
July 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fifth annual Oxford Blues Festival will take place July 17-19 on the lawn of the Walton-Young Historic House, which is adjacent to the University of Mississippi Museum. The museum will host a VIP reception Thursday night and several panel discussions on Friday. “The museum is exceptionally pleased to continue our partnershipRead the story …
UM, City of Oxford Renew Fire Contract
Arrangement mutually beneficial for campus, local communities
July 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maintaining the longstanding arrangement that yields substantial savings and an improved fire rating, the University of Mississippi has renewed its quadrennial fire protection contract with the city of Oxford. Effective July 1, the university and the municipality continue the mutually beneficial agreement, which began in the 1980s. The city will continue toRead the story …
UM Field Station Hosts Seafloor Science Camp
Middle school students plunge into deep-sea exploration technology at UM Field Station
July 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A dozen middle school students recently spent a week delving into deep-sea science and technology at a summer camp sponsored by the University of Mississippi’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education and the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology at the UM Field Station. Students in the Seafloor Science and ROVRead the story …