OXFORD, Miss – With many Mississippi schools struggling to attract effective teachers, Timothy Abram of Horn Lake has decided to take an alternate route into the teaching profession after graduation from the University of Mississippi. A senior majoring in public policy leadership, Abram plans to enter the Teach For America program when he completes hisRead the story …
Timothy Abram Hopes to Help Solve State’s Problems
UM student leader addresses teacher shortage, joins Teach For America
December 19, 2013 by
Generosity, Faith and Service
Capertons support UM with Ole Miss Women's Council scholarship
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Winston “Cape” and Barbara Caperton of Warrenton, Va., attended a recent Ole Miss football game as guests of Chancellor Dan Jones, in gratitude for their longtime support and for the establishment of the Barbara Caperton Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholarship Endowment. A native of Noxapater, Cape Caperton is a University of MississippiRead the story …
Holidays Typically Bring Uptick in UM Counseling Center Visits
Range of counseling services available in person or through 24-hour crisis hot line over the season
December 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are often thought of as a joyous time, but the staff at the University of Mississippi Counseling Center know that the end of the year also brings more visits from people in need of their services. The end of the semester, including exam time, accountsRead the story …
UM Sororities to Host Holiday Cookie Walk
Organizations look to celebrate the holidays with the Oxford community
December 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi sororities will host a Holiday Cookie Walk on Tuesday (Dec. 3) for the campus, Oxford and Lafayette County communities. Starting at 5:30 p.m., local families can take their children to visit recently decorated chapter houses on Rebel Drive and Sorority Row. Each house will have a table on itsRead the story …
Grand Ole Christmas, Ole Miss Tree Lighting Set Festive Holiday Mood
Tree lighting, ice skating, card making and story reading provide holiday cheer for community
December 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be transformed for the holidays. The lighting of the campus Christmas tree and a Grand Ole Christmas will take place Wednesday (Dec. 4) with activities in and around the Student Union. All events are free and open to the public. “The Student Activities Association takes prideRead the story …
UM Safe Ride Program in Place for the Weekend
System for student transportation to and from Square will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
November 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will have a “safe ride for students” system in place this weekend, with three buses running nightly from several locations to the Oxford Square. The new bus system will run 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The ride is open only to students, and student IDs mustRead the story …
UM ROTC to Add New Tradition to Egg Bowl Rivalry
Cadets to kick off inaugural Egg Bowl Run with 45-mile trek to Calhoun City
November 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – As the sun rises Monday (Nov. 25) over the city of Oxford, University of Mississippi ROTC cadets will begin a trek to Calhoun City with this year’s Egg Bowl game ball. It will be the first leg of the inaugural Egg Bowl Run. UM cadets will run the football 45 miles, fromRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Advance to National Competition
ASHP national clinical skills competition set for Dec. 7-8
November 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi pharmacy students have been selected to compete in a national clinical skills competition at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists‘ Midyear Clinical Meeting, coming up Dec. 7-8 in Orlando, Fla. “Words cannot describe how excited we are,” said Jennifer Hockings, an Olive Branch native and student in herRead the story …
Miss University Pageant Set for Wednesday
Contest to feature 11 UM students at the Ford Center
November 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eleven University of Mississippi students are set to vie for the title of Miss University 2014 next week at the annual Miss University pageant. Set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 20) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts, the pageant is hosted by the Student Activities Association and the OleRead the story …
Annual Adopt-A-Basket Program Helps Feed Oxford, Lafayette Community
Donations of specific basket items to be collected Nov. 19-20 for delivery before the Thanksgiving
November 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In its ninth year, the Adopt-A-Basket program is collecting items and soliciting volunteers to help feed families during the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, the University of Mississippi Associated Student Body, the Big Event and the Office of Volunteer Services are joining forces to organize the program. “Since its inception, the program has helpedRead the story …