OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses has unveiled its 23rd annual holiday keepsake, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. Each year, the design alternates between subjects in the museum’s permanent collection, at the university and around Oxford. This year’s keepsake was chosen to honor the enrollment of JamesRead the story …
Museum Unveils 2022 Keepsake Ornament
Design features 60th anniversary of university's integration
November 29, 2022 by
Professor to Advocate for Young Nutrition Professionals
Nadeeja Wijayatunga appointed to board of directors for the American Society of Nutrition
November 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nadeeja Wijayatunga, an assistant professor of nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi, will join the board of directors for the American Society of Nutrition, a leading global authority in nutrition science, for 2022-23. Wijayatunga will serve as the early career representative and past chair of the early career nutritionRead the story …
Reese Honored as Emerging Young Philanthropist
Ole Miss Women's Council celebrates 'giving nature' of UM alumna and Olympian
November 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university’s most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often overlooked. That changed recently when the 36-year-old Reese was honored in Oxford with the Emerging Young Philanthropist AwardRead the story …
From Old School to New School
Rivers gift goes toward state-of-the-art accountancy building
November 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi left its mark on Dr. Careybeth and Marshall Rivers, so, with a gift of $50,000 to the Patterson School of Accountancy, the couple is returning the favor. The family’s gift will help support construction of the school’s new $70 million building planned for the corner of University AvenueRead the story …
Internet Entrepreneur Inspires Students at Fifth Annual REDe Summit
Former CEO shares her success story and life experiences
November 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alexis Maybank, founder of Gilt Groupe, shared her struggles and successes with University of Mississippi students as the keynote speaker during the fifth annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit, held Nov. 10 at The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. “A career is a very long marathon,” Maybank said. “Don’t measure yourself inRead the story …
Top Croft Students Awarded Scholarships
Institute celebrates 25 years of supporting international studies majors
November 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eleven students in the Croft Institute for International Studies received awards from one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship programs at the University of Mississippi. The Croft Scholars, the institute’s most competitive freshmen, are awarded $8,000 per year for four years. Top rising sophomores receive the Rose Bui Memorial Scholarship forRead the story …
UM Community Remembers Sociology Professor Willa Johnson
Memorial service set for Nov. 28 at Paris-Yates Chapel
November 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Willa Johnson was undeniably a hero in her own right, championing diversity at the University of Mississippi all while gaining national acclaim for her scholarship and expertise. The professor of sociology, who died Nov. 7, taught for 23 years. She was the first Black woman to rise from adjunct instructor to fullRead the story …
Ole Miss, MSU Cadets Leg 100 Miles for Egg Bowl Run
ROTC students relayed from Starkville to Oxford to deliver game ball
November 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – ROTC cadets from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University relayed the Egg Bowl game ball nearly 100 miles across the northern Mississippi gridiron Monday (Nov. 21) for the 10th annual Egg Bowl Run. The Bulldogs met the Magnolia Battalion at Calhoun City Square, where they passed the ball off beforeRead the story …
Making an Impact Today and Tomorrow
First MacEachern Scholarship recipients express gratitude for donors' assistance in reaching goals
November 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After receiving pharmacy degrees from the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee, the late Jane MacEachern devoted much of her 39-year professional career to designing and implementing oncology drug trials – research that made a significant impact in the lives of cancer patients. Now, a scholarship established in her memoryRead the story …
Art Historian Awarded Chair of Excellence
Professor widens circle of research and teaching with coming year at University of Memphis
November 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kris Belden-Adams, associate professor of art history at the University of Mississippi, will spend the next academic year teaching and advancing her research into the history and theory of photography as the Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg Chair of Excellence in Art History at the University of Memphis. “I am honored and excited toRead the story …