OXFORD, Miss. – Nothing excites kids like robots, except maybe getting to build and operate one. That’s exactly what lucky fourth-graders at Regents School of Oxford enjoyed recently when specialists from the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology visited their classroom. NIUST is a collaboration between the University of Mississippi and the University ofRead the story …
NIUST Makes Deep-Sea Challenges Fun in the Classroom
UM-based research center shares robot technology with fourth-grade classes
March 11, 2014 by
UM Journalism School Offers Narrative-Focused Master’s Degree
Students will take multimedia storytelling, documentary classes
March 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media has developed a specialized professional master’s degree to train journalists in the art of narrative storytelling. The new program is aimed at helping media professionals improve their narrative storytelling across multiple media platforms. The new degree comes at a time whenRead the story …
Phase II of Campus Parking Changes Begins Saturday, March 8
Work on new garage, basketball arena continues, lots near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium affected
March 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week marks the start of the second phase of the ongoing construction of an 825-spot, five-story parking garage and preparations for the new basketball arena – two major campus improvement projects under way near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. When completed, the area affected by the construction will have nearly 400 more parking spacesRead the story …
Mike Harris New Helm of Parking and Transportation
Director moving forward with strategic plans for future success
March 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has welcomed Mike Harris as its new director of parking and transportation. The Starkville native joined the university Feb. 24. His duties include working with UM administrators and other stakeholders to define a strategic, long-term plan. “The University of Mississippi is a progressive and fast-growing environment,” Harris said.Read the story …
Peking Acrobats to Defy Gravity at the Ford Center
The contorting, eccentric troupe will be flipping and flying their way to campus March 15
March 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of their 2014 North American tour, the Peking Acrobats will display their phenomenal acts of strength in an amazing live performance March 15 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show range from $28 to $33.50. They are onRead the story …
‘The Girls of Atomic City’ Selected for 2014 Common Reading Experience
Book recounts history of young women recruited to work on secret World War II project
March 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A book recounting the experiences of young women lured to work on a secret project during World War II has been chosen as the 2014 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. “The Girls of Atomic City,” written by Denise Kiernan, was chosen by a majority vote of the Common ReadingRead the story …
Up Close and Personal: Soledad O’Brien Talks About Racism
'Black in America' anchor shares her insights before UM address
March 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering the closing keynote address for Black History Month observances Monday (Feb. 24) at the University of Mississippi, former NBC and CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien reflected on the national problem of racism. Before presenting her “Black in America” tour in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the award-winning journalistRead the story …
March Science Cafe Focuses On Sound
UM physicist to discuss properties and applications of ultrasound
March 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The research of sound is the focus of a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. March 25 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave. in Oxford. CecilleRead the story …
Rebel Ice Hockey Team Earns Berth to National Tournament
Young team advances for the second consecutive year, plans to build on last year’s experience
February 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second consecutive year, the Ole Miss Hockey Program has qualified for the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Division 3 National Tournament. The Rebels defeated the University of Florida and the University of Alabama at the Regional Tournament in Irmo, S.C., to qualify for the national tournament in Coral Springs, Fla.Read the story …
Ole Miss’ Faleru Named C Spire Gillom Trophy Finalist
Award Given to Top Female Collegiate Women’s Basketball Player in Mississippi
February 27, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Ole Miss junior forward Tia Faleru has been named one of three finalists for the 2014 C Spire Wireless Gillom Trophy it was announced Monday (Feb. 24) by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Faleru is joined by Martha Alwal from Mississippi State and Jamierra Faulkner from Southern Miss. TheRead the story …