OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss fans can get ready to kick off the upcoming football season and help the University of Mississippi win $10,000 in scholarship money, all by participating in the second annual College Colors Day spirit competition. The college or university getting the most votes in this year’s Facebook-based competition wins the nationalRead the story …
Rebel Fans Encouraged to Support UM in Spirit Competition
More than 160 colleges and universities vying for College Colors Day Spirit Cup, $10,000 prize
August 13, 2013 by
Summer Study in France Proves Productive, Fun for Belden Resident
August 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mellie McGehee of Belden, a junior at the University of Mississippi, returned to campus this fall after spending the month of July in Angers, France, where she was enrolled at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest or Catholic University of the West. On the way to Angers, she spent a few days inRead the story …
Brittney Reese Defends World Long Jump Title
August 12, 2013 by
MOSCOW – On Saturday, Brittney Reese survived through the opening round of the 2013 World Championships women’s long jump as the final qualifier. On Sunday, the former Ole Miss star did what she does best. She soared to another world title, capturing her third straight world outdoor crown and sixth overall in international competition. ReeseRead the story …
Avoid Tickets and Purchase Your Parking Permit Today
Parking tickets will be issued to all students, faculty, staff without hangtags beginning Monday, Aug. 26
August 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To ensure delivery of a parking permit prior to the first week of classes, students, faculty and staff should visit www.olemiss.edu/parking prior to Friday, Aug. 9 and order their 2013-2014 permit. Watch the new video here. Current decals expire Aug. 15. If you order a hangtag after Aug. 9, make sure toRead the story …
Three Business School Faculty Awarded Endowed Positions
Van Ness is Moore Scholar of Finance, Dibrell and Bush named Gresham and Roberts lecturers, respectively
August 7, 2013 by
Three University of Mississippi faculty members in the School of Business Administration have been awarded newly endowed positions within the school. Robert Van Ness is the Bruce Moore Scholar of Finance, Clay Dibrell is the Gresham Entrepreneurship Lecturer and Tori Bush is the Donna Ruth Roberts Lecturer. “It is an honor for a faculty member toRead the story …
Museum Offers Enriching After School Art Program
… Classes run from Sept. 3 to Nov. 21
August 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The end of summer signals the beginning of the Fall 2013 ArtZone at the UM Museum. Running from September 3 to November 21, ArtZone will revolve around the exhibits from the museum’s permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. “ArtZone is a truly unique program here in Oxford as each week children are inspiredRead the story …
Student Affairs Gets a Makeover
Vice chancellor involved staff in restructuring process to improve operations, better serve students
August 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Division of Student Affairs will look a little different when the fall semester starts. Effective July 1, the offices were consolidated into four major areas under the student affairs umbrella: University Police Department and “communities of practice” built around the Office of the Dean of Students, wellness andRead the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Trains Record Class
More than 50 percent of new recruits to teach math or science
August 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On July 19, 32 newly licensed teachers completed six weeks of intense classroom training as new members of the Mississippi Teacher Corps, creating the largest class ever produced by the 24-year-old program. For the first time, more than 50 percent of the new recruits are mathematics or science teachers. In August, eachRead the story …
UPD Officers Place Fifth in LawFit Challenge
Patrolmen excelled in team, individual areas at national competition in Desoto County
August 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four University of Mississippi Police Department officers won fifth place at the recent National LawFit Challenge in Olive Branch. Representing UPD were Lt. Matt Samuels, Officer Michael Hughes, Officer Marvin Vaughn and Officer Joshua Shipp. The event featured 114 officers competing as individuals, two-man teams and four-man teams. UPD’s four-man team placedRead the story …
Community Trust Bank’s Hero of the Week Program Continues at Ole Miss
August 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ordinary people do extraordinary things every day in their community and Community Trust Bank believes those stories should be heard. That’s why it is teaming up with Ole Miss for a second-straight year to recognize a local hero at each home football game this season. The Community Trust Bank Hero of theRead the story …