OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi forensics team members won top honors recently at the fourth annual China Open at Xi’an International Studies University. The China Open is the International Debate Education Association’s premier competition in China, aimed at contributing to thriving debate communities and encouraging interactions among debaters. Taking first place were IsaacRead the story …
UM Students Win Top Honors at China Open
In first venture onto international stage, university debaters best 109 other competing institutions
June 7, 2013 by
Four Ole Miss Sports Earn Prestigious APR Award
June 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four Ole Miss teams have been recognized among the elite academic programs in the country in their sport with the NCAA’s announcement of the public recognition awards on Wednesday. The Ole Miss women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s volleyball and women’s tennis teams received the prestigious honor for their latest Academic ProgressRead the story …
Fulbright Award Winner to Use Enthusiasm for Teaching in Latin America
Ryan Ezelle heads to the Dominican Republic in August
June 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Ezelle’s interest in teaching others has resulted in him receiving a 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Ezelle, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Union, said he wanted to further his studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Latin America, beyond the typical semester, so the Fulbright is the perfect opportunity. AnRead the story …
Madison Native Named Freshman Leader of the Year
Rod Bridges honored for outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at Ole Miss
June 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This spring, University of Mississippi Freshman Roderick “Rod” Bridges III was named Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society’s Freshman Leader of the Year for his outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at the university. Bridges, a graduate of Madison Central High School, was president of the National Honor Society and his senior class.Read the story …
UM Co-Hosting Minority Business Fair June 18
Event scheduled in Jackson Avenue Center; early online registration encouraged
June 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Supporting statewide efforts to increase diversity among higher education vendors, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University are co-hosting a June 18 vendors’ fair for minority businesses to provide more access to the bidding process. “Minority Business Expo: Making The University Connection” begins at 1 p.m. in the multipurpose room ofRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Competes in Miss Mississippi Pageant
Contestant raises money for children's hospitals
June 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Adrian Turner of Tupelo is set to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant July 10-13. Turner, who is in her fourth professional year of pharmacy school, will be competing as Miss North Central Mississippi. “I hope to show that with determination, drive and passion, anything can be accomplished,”Read the story …
Rick Gregory Named New Executive Director of UM-DeSoto
New hire brings 23 years of administrative, faculty experience
June 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rick R. Gregory, former president and dean of the International College of Lijiang College of Guangxi Normal University in Guilin, China, is the new executive director of the University of Mississippi at DeSoto in Southaven. Gregory’s appointment has been approved by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, andRead the story …
Susan Madl Honored as Staff Member of the Month
Procurement assistant has been employed at UM since 2002; retiring June 30
June 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Susan Madl, procurement assistant in the Department of Procurement Services, is the Staff Member of the Month for May. “This is a total shock,” said Madl, who is retiring June 30 after 11 years of employment at UM. “I simply enjoy my job and strive to do my best.” In addition to enjoyingRead the story …
Mississippi Arts Commission Launches New Mississippi Blues Trail Curriculum
University alumna helps develop materials to give students, visitors 'an authentic experience'
June 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi fourth-graders will get a chance to learn more about the state’s history through the words and images of bluesmen and women as part of a new curriculum launched by the Mississippi Arts Commission. The 18-lesson Mississippi Blues Trail Curriculum, including an interactive, multimedia resource page, is available free at http://www.msbluestrail.org/curriculum. TheRead the story …
Museum Summer Camps Offer Unique Opportunities
... The one-week camps run Mondays through Fridays during June and July
May 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Museum summer camps at Ole Miss offer children opportunities to explore nature and art on the trail, learn about science, travel back in time to the ancient world, create art inspired by the collections and view rarely seen artifacts from the Museum vault. “The Museum’s summer camp program provides a unique opportunityRead the story …