OXFORD, Miss. – In conjunction with its exhibition “House and Home,” the University of Mississippi Museum presents the documentary film “Citizen Architect, Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio.” This film features the late architect Samuel Mockbee and his radical educational design-and-build program known as the Rural Studio. It explores Mockbee’s efforts toRead the story …
UM Museum to Screen ‘Citizen Architect’
Film documents architects of the Rural Studio, correlates with 'House and Home' exhibit
February 20, 2014 by
Revered Attorney and Professor Charles Walker Honored
Former students endow scholarship fund in mentor's name
February 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A stickler for grammar, a lover of clever songwriting and a “natural explainer,” Charles Walker has had a vast impact on the University of Mississippi, Oxford and Lafayette County. Walker is known by many as one of two things: a favorite professor or the attorney and mediator to whom clients and realRead the story …
Statement from the University of Mississippi
February 17, 2014 by
At the request of Chancellor Dan Jones, the university’s Alumni Association has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in an early morning incident on The University of Mississippi campus. The University Police Department (UPD) is looking for two men who were seen early Sunday morning near theRead the story …
Nominations Open for Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
Deadline approaching for recommendations for community service honors
February 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which honors individuals for their hard work, dedication to others and overall selfless ambition. The award will be given in partnership with UM Volunteer Services/Office of the Dean ofRead the story …
Former CIA Analyst Who Helped Find bin Laden to Deliver Free, Public Address Feb. 20
February 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss — The CIA analyst who helped discover the existence of the terrorist group al-Qaida and whose two decades of service helped engineer the elimination of the world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, will visit the University of Mississippi’s Center for Intelligence and Security Studies next week. Cynthia “Cindy” Storer’s visit will includeRead the story …
Nominations Open for 2014 Campuswide Outstanding Teacher
Elsie M. Hood Award winner to be announced at annual Honors Day convocation
February 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Superior classroom teaching is recognized each year at the University of Mississippi with the selection of one faculty member to receive the campuswide Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations by March 1 for this year’s honoree. Assistant, associate and full professors areRead the story …
Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien Addresses Campus Feb. 24
Observance includes films, panel discussions and keynote address by sociology professor Barbara Combs
February 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien is a featured speaker as the University of Mississippi observes Black History Month in February. The award-winning journalist, documentarian and producer delivers a public address at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsors include the Black History MonthRead the story …
Major UM Student Union Renovation and Expansion Begins this Summer
Four-year project to transform facility into 'the true heart of the campus'
February 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will begin a four-year, $50 million renovation and expansion of its Student Union this summer, which will include a larger dining area, new student government offices, a ballroom, conference space and other amenities. A full university committee spent years studying ways to upgrade the building, visiting student unionsRead the story …
Ford Center Program Puts UM Students Center Stage
Collaboration provides rare mentoring, professional development for dance and theatre students
February 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the world of modern dance, it is not often that students work directly with professional dancers to create choreography. But several University of Mississippi students are doing just that, through a program organized by the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Through a competitive grant application, the Ford CenterRead the story …
Student Organizations Team Up to Fight Hunger
Donation of utensils augments food bank's services to campus community
February 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Associated Student Body is donating hundreds of dollars’ worth of disposable plates, napkins and eating utensils to the Ole Miss Food Bank to support efforts to alleviate hunger among students in the community. Last fall, ASB invited people from all parts of campus to take part in tailgating at Everybody’sRead the story …