OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored with a campuswide award for student service. Norris “EJ” Edney, assistant vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been selected as this year’s Frist StudentRead the story …
Chemistry Professor, Diversity Official Honored for Student Service
EJ Edney, Eden Tanner earn Frist Award for passion to serving students
April 27, 2022 by
Engineer’s Research Charting New Waters in Fluid Studies
Wen Wu receives EPSCoR grant to study applications of novel drag-reducing approach
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharks have a built-in drag-reducing system in the scales that line their bodies. A University of Mississippi mechanical engineer is trying to use that same approach to make airplanes go faster and use less fuel, help pipelines pump more oil with less effort and even help doctors treat chronic lung ailments. WenRead the story …
Glitterary Festival Examines Boundaries of Literature and Gender
Organizers hope to spark community conversation surrounding race, class and intersectionality
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities can listen and learn about queer ideas and representation in literature by attending the Glitterary Festival, a queer literary festival with a broad definition of what is literature and what is queer. The festival, set for Friday (April 29) in the Gertrude C.Read the story …
Mark Loftin to Deliver Last Lecture Friday
Retiring School of Applied Sciences associate dean to share reflections in Bryant Hall
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jasper Mark Loftin, associate dean of the School of Applied Sciences and professor of exercise science at the University of Mississippi, will present the Mortar Board’s Last Lecture on Friday (April 29), during the last class session of the last day of classes for the academic year. The lecture, at 4 p.m.Read the story …
Rivers Rutherford Shares Stories Behind His Bestselling Songs
Musician, UM alumnus featured April 29 at The Lyric in Oxford
April 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford will share stories and songs during a special evening event Friday (April 29) at The Lyric in Oxford. The stories behind some of Rutherford’s most popular songs will be told by the acclaimed musician at the 7 p.m. event hosted by the Ole MissRead the story …
Establishing a Path to Recovery
Riser Family Wellness Fund benefits Magee Center with focus on eating disorders
April 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An unlikely friendship, formed more than 30 years ago, has resulted in a recent major gift being doubled to help University of Mississippi students struggling with eating disorders. When Paul Riser, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was in law school at Ole Miss, he met Ed Meek, then a UM administrator. In theRead the story …
University Receives Acceleration Fund Support for Community Projects
Funding will bolster M Partner efforts in Ecru and Pontotoc
April 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is among nine colleges and universities nationally that have been awarded funding in the third round of the Acceleration Fund, which supports climate action activities by educational institutions. The awards were announced Thursday (April 21) by Second Nature, a nonprofit committed to accelerating climate action in, and through,Read the story …
UM Summer Programs Offer Fun and Learning for K-12 Campers
Scholarship opportunities available for students of all academic levels
April 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Office of Pre-College Programs will offer a host of opportunities for kids to learn and have fun this summer through a variety of camp options. Programs centered on subjects including robotics, creative writing, video games and culinary arts make up an exciting new lineup for 2022. The goalRead the story …
Young Entrepreneurs’ New App Wows Gillespie Judges
Rumie grabs first place in 18th annual business plan competition
April 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An easy-to-use mobile device app that allows college students to buy and sell items took first place at the 18th annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition at the University of Mississippi. RUMIE, founded by UM students Tanner McCraney and Patrick Phillips, of Jackson; Sam Pennock, from Madison; and Carson Zylicz, of Houston, Texas,Read the story …
UM Memorial Service Scheduled for April 28
University to pay tribute to students, faculty and staff lost in 2021-22
April 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will honor members of the Ole Miss family it lost over the past year during an annual campuswide Memorial Ceremony set for Thursday (April 28). The university’s traditional ceremony for those lost in 2021-22 is set for 4 p.m. at Paris-Yates Chapel. “At the University of Mississippi, weRead the story …