OXFORD, Miss. – Outstanding students from all academic disciplines and the campuswide top teacher are to be recognized Thursday (April 10) at the University of Mississippi’s 71st annual Honors Day Convocation. The convocation begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Seventy students are to be presented with MarcusRead the story …
Honors Convocation to Include Taylor Medals, Outstanding Teacher Award
Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa inductions also scheduled
April 7, 2014 by
UM Students Chosen to Perform with the Best in the Business
Dance and theatre students get opportunity to collaborate with David Dorfman Dance Company
April 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of 11 University of Mississippi students is set to perform an original 15-minute dance piece as part of David Dorfman Dance Company’s show “Prophets of Funk” at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts. The collaboration is part of Ford Center’s programs in conjunction with the South’s Arts’ DanceRead the story …
Hollywood Meets Broadway on the Ford Center Stage
Mary Donnelly Haskell and friends perform an evening of popular songs from movies, musicals for the entire family
April 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Mary Donnelly Haskell and friends, Marilu Henner, Guy Hovis, Mary Lane Haskell and the Mississippi Delta’s Buford Family, come to the University of Mississippi Saturday (April 12) for an evening of beloved songs from Hollywood and Broadway. “Sounds of Stage and Screen” will be performed at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
Associated Student Body Inaugurates New Leaders
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With the outgoing members passing the torch, the 2014-2015 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were installed Tuesday in a ceremony at the Lyceum. The new student leaders are Davis Rogers, of Jackson, president; Emerson George, of Tallahassee, Fla., vice president; Heather Neilson, of Oxford, secretary; MadisonRead the story …
Women’s Council Legacy Award Salutes Barksdales
April 11 events honor couple for providing opportunities for young people
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Visionary education champions Donna and Jim Barksdale, of Jackson, have been selected for the 2014 Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and through these contributions have brought about definitive, positive change in theRead the story …
UM Pack-A-Thon Prepares More than 153,000 Meals to Fight Child Hunger
Annual event, held in conjunction with Feed the Hunger, drew more than 500 volunteers, raised $42,000
April 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi community packed some 153,840 meals the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 during Pack-A-Thon, a community service program organized by Feed the Hunger organization. The meals will be sent to Kenya to feed malnourished children. Nearly 560 faculty, staff, students and members of the Oxford community – including a team of currentRead the story …
Spring Concert Change
Nelly to headline Grove concert on Friday, April 4
April 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Student Activities Association welcomes Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly to the Grove on Friday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Nelly’s latest album “M.O.” was released in 2013. His chart-topping hits have included “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” and “#1.” His recent hits include “Hey Porsche” andRead the story …
Dedication of Burns Hall Set for Friday
Event pays tribute to Texas couple's generosity, involvement in UM academic, athletics programs
April 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new University of Mississippi residence hall will be named for Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, Friday afternoon (April 4) to honor the couple’s generosity and service to Ole Miss. The 3:30 p.m. public dedication ceremony will also celebrate the couple’s recent $2 million gift, which elevates their lifetime givingRead the story …
Visiting Speaker Doug Tallamy to Discuss Importance of Native Plants
Plant expert to lecture, host roundtable discussion on April 14
April 1, 2014 by
Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” will speak on the importance of native plants in healthy ecosystems during a public lecture at 4 p.m. April 14 in the Overby Center Auditorium. Tallamy has found in his own research, and in the research of others, that nativeRead the story …
Third Annual Music of the South Symposium Focuses on Songwriters
Amy Andrews, Tyler Keith and the Water Liars to perform April 2
April 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Songwriters often express their emotions through combining lyrics and music, and their efforts are the focus of the third annual Music of the South Symposium. Set for April 2-3 at the University of Mississippi, the symposium will gather scholars and students to share research on the culture, meaning and practices surrounding songwritingRead the story …