OXFORD, Miss. – The annual Summer Sunset Series returns to the Grove stage at the University of Mississippi with a series of four Sunday evening concerts in June. Summer Sunset Series is a free community event made possible through a collaboration of Visit Oxford, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, the UM Center for the Study of SouthernRead the story …
Summer Sunset Series Returns to the Grove
Lineup features eclectic lineup of bands, anniversary edition of 'Thacker Mountain Radio Show'
June 2, 2022 by
Sigma Nu Charity Bowl Continuing to Change Lives
32nd annual UM fraternity event raised record $300,000 for paralysis victim, nonprofit organizations
June 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Devon Corbett was a normal teenager until a skiing accident left him paralyzed two years ago. This spring, he is the beneficiary of a record-setting charitable response from the 32nd Annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl at the University of Mississippi. The Charity Bowl pits members of Sigma Nu and Kappa Alpha fraternitiesRead the story …
Dolly Parton Wows Ole Miss, Oxford
C Spire, Women's Council each make gifts to literacy councils
May 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary performer and philanthropist Dolly Parton captured the hearts of two University of Mississippi audiences during her recent visit to accept the Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. “Storytime with Dolly” featured the special guest reading “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper and talking about literacyRead the story …
Supporting Future Generations of Engineers
Family expands late father's legacy at UM by enhancing scholarship
May 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year marks a decade since the University of Mississippi School of Engineering mourned the passing of Damon Wall, a beloved faculty member and administrator, as well as a mentor to hundreds of engineering students. Wall, however, is still assisting Ole Miss students and will help future engineering students for generations asRead the story …
Grisham Fellows Program Brings South Delta Students to Campus
Program aims to give rural high schoolers an in-person college experience
May 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of South Delta High School students got a taste of the college experience earlier this spring as part of the Grisham Fellows program during a weekend visit to the University of Mississippi. The 32 students from Rolling Fork spent time hearing from current UM students, faculty and administrators with whomRead the story …
Staff Appreciation Week Offers Variety of Events
Ole Miss employees to engage in week of activities, be honored for service May 31-June 3
May 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Staff Council will celebrate Ole Miss staff members May 31-June 3 with a variety of fun and engaging activities during Staff Appreciation Week. The weeklong celebration will include learning opportunities, fun and active events, and social gatherings. Faculty and staff members also are invited to access the TurnerRead the story …
Pharmacology Professor Explores Curiosity with NSF Grant
Greg Roman is studying fruit flies for clues to genetic and neural drivers of inquisitiveness
May 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty member Gregg Roman is exploring the genetic and neural mechanisms responsible for curiosity after securing a grant from the National Science Foundation. A professor of pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy, Roman serves as principal investigator for a project that uses species of Drosophila, or fruit flies, toRead the story …
Family Leadership Council Helps Strengthen Student Experience
Group's annual gifts exceed $1 million to support campus services, projects
May 24, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Support from the Ole Miss Family Leadership Council has exceeded $1 million, with new allocations made for University of Mississippi student services at the council’s spring meeting. For the past eight academic years, the Family Leadership Council has heard requests from the 15 departments within the university’s Division of Student Affairs forRead the story …
Six UM Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Competitive awards allow students to study and conduct research around the world
May 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a first for the University of Mississippi, six current or former students have been awarded prestigious Fulbright scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year, which will take them to new challenges and opportunities in countries around the world. Established in 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchangeRead the story …
International Physics Conference Opens Monday at UM
Sessions delve into strange world of elementary particles, help researchers plan new projects
May 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Quarks, leptons and dark matter are among the exotic-sounding topics up for discussion this week when dozens of the world’s top particle physicists gather at the University of Mississippi to discuss their research, exchange ideas and discuss future projects. The 20th Conference on Flavor Physics and CP Violation is set for Monday-FridayRead the story …