OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum presents “House and Home,“ a tour of houses through past and present, to explore the history and progression of the American home. On loan from the National Endowment for the Humanities, “House and Home” was originally created and exhibited in the National Building Museum. The UM exhibition runs throughRead the story …
‘House and Home’ Exhibit Opens at University Museum
Collection of artifacts and photographs offers a tour of the American home through past and present
January 27, 2014 by
UM Efforts Recognized in TVA Community Sustainability Program
Announcement scheduled for Jan. 28 at Insight Park
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s combined sustainability efforts are being recognized as Oxford-Lafayette County is designated a Tennessee Valley Authority Valley Sustainable Gold Community. “The Office of Sustainability was thrilled to make the solid connection between sustainability and economic development and demonstrate that the two are mutually beneficial,” said Anne McCauley, assistant directorRead the story …
New Dining Options Open on Campus
New restaurant, athletics dining hall and two new on-demand locations expand options at Ole Miss
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As students return to the University of Mississippi for the spring semester, new dining and convenience options are here to greet them. Students, faculty and staff can grab something on the go from two new Provisions on Demand, or POD, sites or order meals from two new restaurants. Two new PODs, similarRead the story …
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Hone Presentation Skills
Annual event challenges students to prepare, think and state their case before judges
January 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s world, college graduates entering the workforce with well-developed speaking skills have a huge advantage. University of Mississippi students recently got an opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and vie for a championship during the 11th annual Speaker’s Edge Competition. The program culminated in a two-day competition, where students presentRead the story …
New Book Details Work of Lifesaving Labradors
Collection of stories edited by UM English professor Ben McClelland focuses on diabetic alert dogs
January 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a new book edited by University of Mississippi English professor Ben McClelland, readers get a glimpse at how the canines of Wildrose Kennel are helping save lives. “Lifesaving Labradors: Stories from Families with Diabetic Alert Dogs,” is a collection of stories that show how these canine service companions are helping people withRead the story …
New Semester Brings Campus Parking Changes
Ongoing construction of 829-spot parking garage, new basketball arena to affect parking near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
January 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Those returning to the University of Mississippi campus this week will find some major differences in the parking situation because of ongoing construction of an 829-spot, five-story parking garage and preparations for the new basketball arena– two major campus improvement projects being built near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Construction began in December on aRead the story …
Modern Lighthouse Invention is January Science Cafe Topic
Monthly event resumes at Lusa Pastry Cafe
January 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inventor of the modern lighthouse is the focus for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave. in Oxford. TheresaRead the story …
UM Statement on American Studies Association Boycott of Israel
January 8, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi is not an institutional member of the American Studies Association (ASA) and should not have been listed in ASA publications as an institutional member. We have notified the organization accordingly, asking that the university’s name be removed. It appears that an individual membership was recorded incorrectly as an institutional membership. HadRead the story …
A Chronic Case of the Blues
Alumni turn campus business into a music industry icon
January 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the early 1960s, some of the hottest groups booked for parties at the Pi Kappa Alpha house at Ole Miss were black rhythm and blues bands. They were brought in by the fraternity’s social chairman, Tommy Couch Sr., and Gerald “Wolf” Stephenson, then partners in Campus Attractions, a band-booking business. TheRead the story …
Darling Honored for Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Education professor recognized for statewide impact on early learning standards
January 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi early childhood education expert Lynn Darling is the recipient of the Marion B. Hamilton Award given annually by the Southern Early Childhood Association, or SECA, for outstanding leadership in pre-K education. Darling, who is coordinator of early childhood initiatives at the UM School of Education, Mississippi’s largest producer ofRead the story …