OXFORD, Miss. – Setting the bar for other Southeastern Conference institutions, all three accountancy programs at the University of Mississippi are ranked in the Top 10 nationally by the Public Accounting Report in its latest edition. In its August 2013 issue, the independent newsletter of the accounting profession ranks the Patterson School of Accountancy‘s undergraduate,Read the story …
UM Accountancy Programs Move Up in Latest Rankings
All-time best rankings place undergraduate at fourth, master’s at fifth and doctoral at eighth
August 30, 2013 by
Engineers Without Borders Continuing to Serve in West Africa
Team recently helped build classroom for school in Togo
August 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA have had an unforgettable summer. A seven-member team spent two weeks helping build classrooms at the Hedome Village school in west African nation of Togo. “Design work and detailed planning was done over the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters byRead the story …
Ole Miss Welcomes One of Largest Freshman Classes in its History
Watch the highlights of Welcome Week 2013
August 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From residence hall move-in and the first day of classes to ice cream socials and the first win of the 2013 Ole Miss Rebel football season, the first week of classes for the Ole Miss Class of 2017 has been a memorable one. Welcome Home!
Alumni Couple Pledges $50,000 Toward Faser Hall Renovations
Gift will help provide new skills laboratory for students
August 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy alumni Wendy McKinney (BSPh 88) and John McKinney (BSPh 88) have pledged $50,000 to the school’s Faser Capital Campaign. The $8 million campaign was launched earlier this year to attract funds to help renovate portions of Faser Hall, one of the pharmacy school’s main buildings, toRead the story …
Museum and YAC Offer Fall Mini Masters Art Program
Classes begin in September for toddlers and parents
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University Museum and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council are offering the popular “Mini Masters” art program this fall in Oxford. These fun, drop-in workshops are for children ages 2 to 5, as well as a parent or guardian. Siblings are also welcome to attend. Classes begin Sept. 10 at the Powerhouse andRead the story …
Ford Center Announces 10th Anniversary Season
2013-14 schedule includes Broadway hits, classical ballet and entertainment for all ages
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi is celebrating its 10th year of production with a season lineup sure to delight and entertain. Tickets go on sale to the general public Aug. 28 for the 2013-2014 season, which opens Sept. 28 with Wisconsin Public Radio’sRead the story …
Recent UM Graduate Elected to Summit Town Council
Daryl Porter Jr. hopes to build political career after winning first race
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recent University of Mississippi graduate Daryl Porter Jr. has taken a step closer to his political goals by becoming the youngest elected councilman for his hometown of Summit. As a student, the political science major was always involved, participating in College Democrats, One Mississippi and Sigma Pi fraternity at UM. And afterRead the story …
UM McLean Institute Takes Lead Role in Delta Initiative
Delta Regional Authority launches institute to train leaders across eight-state region
August 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement has been named the administrative lead for the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute, a comprehensive leadership program that focuses on issues affecting the Delta region. The mission of the leadership institute, known as DLI, is to recognize, train andRead the story …
Law School’s Pro Bono Initiative Sets Free Legal Clinic
Event to help low-income Lafayette County residents with family law matters
August 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi program that provides free legal assistance to low-income people is teaming with the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer Project for a clinic to help qualifying Lafayette county residents with family law matters. The clinic, set for 1-4 p.m. Sept. 5 at the UM School of Law, will help participants prepareRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Selected for National Committee
Committee serves to provide legislative and policy input
August 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A former attorney enrolled in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s professional program and the Graduate School’s pharmacy administration program has been selected to serve in an advisory capacity to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. James Parrett is among 10 pharmacy students from across the U.S. chosen to serve onRead the story …