OXFORD, Miss. – Students from the University of Mississippi MBA class are preparing to experience the thrill of being in the middle of the high-energy New York Stock Exchange. Peter Costa, a governor and senior floor official of the NYSE, invited the MBA students to come to New York to tour the exchange floor, experienceRead the story …
Ole Miss MBA Students Travel to New York City
Group to tour New York Stock Exchange, network with business executives
February 18, 2013 by
Ole Miss Food Bank Seeking Donations
Organization accepting cash, check and canned goods
February 18, 2013 by
It was the elephant in your college dorm room. You were hungry and payday was days away. You were forced to ask the question no one wants to ask, “Will you loan me some money?” While it’s a struggle we all have faced at one time, universities around the country have students with varying degreesRead the story …
UM Museum and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Host Fun Masters Classes for Toddlers
Kick-off date for museum classes, Feb. 26
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum partners with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and local artist Andi Bedsworth to host Mini Masters, a toddler art program for the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. These fun, drop-in workshops, for children ages 2 to 5 and a parent or guardian, are scheduled on alternating dates at the Powerhouse andRead the story …
Lee Tyner Named Chancellor’s Chief of Staff
University's 'utility player' looks forward to new opportunities to help reach institutional goals
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, who has served as university attorney at the University of Mississippi since 2003, has been named the new chief of staff for Chancellor Dan Jones. When he assumes the position July 1, Tyner will replace Andy Mullins, who retires June 30 after 19 years on the Ole Miss administrative staff.Read the story …
Pharmacy Student Receives Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Mallory Washington wants to use her skills to help children
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mallory Washington of Water Valley is pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi with hopes of practicing in a health care setting, such as a children’s hospital. “Helping children is my passion,” said Washington, who has worked with children through church-related activities. “After I earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree,Read the story …
Baseball, Basketball Fans Asked to Donate to Hattiesburg Relief Efforts
Rebel Relief truck to be on hand at athletic events throughout the weekend
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is coming to aid of the victims of last weekend’s storms in Hattiesburg. Students, faculty, staff and fans attending this weekend’s baseball and basketball games are asked to bring donations for tornado victims as part of the Rebel Relief program. Over the next several days and at multipleRead the story …
Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist, Flecktones Percussionist Set UM Clinic
Renowned musicians to perform and discuss their music Wednesday in free, public event
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned jazz and rock musicians, who have a combined eight Grammy Awards, are coming to the University of Mississippi for a free music clinic next week. Saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Roy Wooten will perform and discuss their music from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Scotland this summer
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
Bain Named Director of Printing and Creative Services
Former associate director brings years of experience, savvy to position
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new year has brought new beginnings within the University of Mississippi Office of Communications, as Hilarie Pryor Bain has been named director of the Division of Printing and Creative Services. A graduate of the University of Houston and former associate director of Printing and Creative Services, Bain has more than 15Read the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …