OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration and its Banking and Finance Advisory Board are gearing up for the 20th annual Banking and Finance Symposium, set for Nov. 12 at the Oxford Conference Center. This year’s symposium kicks off at 8 a.m. with the first “Women in Finance” breakfast. The speakerRead the story …
Business School Gearing Up for 20th Annual Banking Symposium
Organizers looking forward to one of the largest crowds ever
October 26, 2021 by
UM Museum Named Among State’s Best Museums for Art
Mississippi Magazine readers voted in first-ever 'Best of Travel Awards'
October 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has been named one of the state’s best for art by Mississippi Magazine, an honor that comes one year after the magazine named William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak, which the museum maintains, as the state’s best historic site. The recognition came out in Mississippi Magazine’s new, reader-driven “BestRead the story …
Groundbreaking Set for Friday on Duff Center
Construction underway on historic project at Ole Miss
October 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, donors Jim and Thomas Duff, and others will ceremonially break ground Friday (Oct. 29) on the largest single construction project in the history of the Oxford campus, leading the way for more students to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. The Jim andRead the story …
UM Community Remembers Jere Hoar as Tough, But Caring, Professor
Journalist, author who taught from 1956 to '92 remembered for always pushing students to do their best
October 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jere Hoar, who taught journalism at the University of Mississippi for more than 30 years, was legendary for being a tough but caring mentor who enthusiastically pushed his students toward greatness because he believed in them. Hoar died Oct. 2 in Pontotoc, at 91. A private family graveside service was held withRead the story …
Inaugural Scholarship Awarded to UM Summer College Participant
Oxford High senior Carlos Sanchez earns scholarship from The Citizens Bank
October 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A senior at Oxford High School, Carlos Sanchez works hard to excel in his classes and student leadership roles while also serving as drum major for the Oxford Charger Band. Sanchez had an opportunity to get a jump-start on college this summer by attending the University of Mississippi Summer College for HighRead the story …
‘Spooky Physics’ Returns in Person to Haunt UM Campus
Department of Physics and Astronomy offers fun and frights for all ages
October 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After having to go virtual last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy will present its annual “Spooky Physics Night” in-person on Oct. 29. The free program starts at 6 p.m. at Lewis Hall. The family-friendly show includes demonstrations of energy, electricity, magnetism, soundRead the story …
Learning the Art of Civil Discourse
Students apply ethical theory for decision-making and policy
October 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Mississippi is offering two events in the next few weeks exploring the ethical issues of timely topics. Just Conversations is a fun event run by students from the Ethical Policy Debates class to explore ethical issues and think about potential solutions throughRead the story …
A Veterans Day Concert Salute
UM Chorus and Orchestra and Oxford Civic Chorus join forces to celebrate
October 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The musical forces of the University of Mississippi Chorus and the LOU Symphony Orchestra will join with the Oxford Civic Chorus for a musical salute to all veterans of the United States military Nov. 9 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free andRead the story …
Musical Duo Brings Experience and Energy to Campus
Ole Miss students to rehearse and perform with Jenny Conlee and Kelly Hogan
October 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music and Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies are welcoming professional musicians Jenny Conlee and Kelly Hogan to campus for a weeklong residency that includes master classes, an acoustic performance by the duo and a concert featuring UM students. Conlee, a member of theRead the story …
Partnering for Safer Mississippi Drinking Water
University researchers working with MSU Extension Service on water testing program
October 20, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi researchers is working with the Mississippi State University Extension Service to conduct free lead-in-water testing in schools and child care facilities. The UM Lead in Drinking Water Team is assisting the extension service’s SipSafe program, a statewide effort funded through an Environmental Protection Agency grant to reduceRead the story …