OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community is invited to remember students, faculty, staff, and emeriti of the university who have died during the past year at the annual University Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 2. First instituted by Chancellor Robert Khayat in 2008, the annual event is open to the publicRead the story …
University Memorial Ceremony Set for Thursday, May 2
Event to honor the memory of students, faculty, staff, and emeriti will be held in Paris-Yates Chapel at 4:30 p.m.
April 26, 2013 by
Ole Miss Moneythink Chapter Awarded Morgan Stanley Grant
Chapter hosts Moneythink competition April 25 for high school students
April 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Money has its privileges, at least for the University of Mississippi chapter of Moneythink. The 2-year-old program started in 2011 by Mary Margaret Johnson, a senior public policy major, and Jon Stephens, a senior economics major, when the group was awarded a $10,000 grant from Morgan Stanley, an investment and wealth managementRead the story …
Pearson, Roberson Honored at Annual T.P. Vinson Banquet
Memorial banquet honors UM student and alumnus for service, leadership
April 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford Middle School assistant principal Bradley Roberson and University of Mississippi senior Courtney Pearson were honored for their commitment to education and service Saturday (April 13) during the annual T.P. Vinson Memorial Scholarship Banquet. Roberson, who received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from UM in 2000, received the T.P. Vinson MemorialRead the story …
Exercise Science Major Receives Newton Knight Scholarship
Award helps Alcorn County student pursue career dream in physical therapy
April 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student from Alcorn County is well on her way to fulfilling dreams of becoming a physical therapist, thanks in part to the generosity of an anonymous out-of-state donor. Jordan Porterfield, a sophomore from Rienzi, was awarded a one-year scholarship honoring Newton Knight last fall. The $2,000 award wasRead the story …
2013-2014 Associated Student Body Officers Inaugurated on Steps of Historic Lyceum
March 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 2013-2014 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were inaugurated this week in a ceremony on the steps of the historic Lyceum. The newly elected student leaders are James Alston Jr. of Hattiesburg, president; Morgan Lyn Gregory of Franklin, Tenn., vice president; Allie Kaitlyn Winters of Corinth,Read the story …
‘Run to Rescue’ on Thursday, April 8
Event organizers hope to raise awareness about human trafficking, slavery
March 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Thursday, April 8, a group of Ole Miss students will host Run to Rescue, a 5K run/walk event, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Grove in order to raise awareness about modern-day slavery. All proceeds collected at the event support the International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that aims toRead the story …
Honor Society Receives Grant for Local Service Organization
National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter one of only five recipients of award nationwide
March 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi are committed to serving the needs of the local community. It’s that same commitment that led the Ole Miss chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars to select an Oxford-based service organization that would benefit most from a $1,000 grant. First-year UM pharmacy student andRead the story …
Delta Center Provides Heritage Tour for UM, Mississippi State Students
March 14, 2013 by
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University provided an introduction to the Delta’s cultural heritage for a combined group of students from Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi during their Alternative Spring Break. The students spend a week in the Delta, combining service projects with visits toRead the story …
UM Students Win First Place in Crisis Communications
Public relations team brings home top award from the Southeastern Journalism Student On-Site Competition
March 13, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of three University of Mississippi public relations students from the Meek School of Journalism and New Media won first place in an on-site competition Feb. 22 at the Southeastern Journalism Conference. During the competition at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., seniors Frances Allison of Birmingham, Ala., Jane Lloyd Brown ofRead the story …
Nominations Open for 19th Annual Frist Awards Recognizing Service to Students
March 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – College students often face difficult circumstances without family or friends nearby to step in and help. At the University of Mississippi, faculty and staff are encouraged to go the extra mile in service to students. In turn, Ole Miss students get an opportunity each year to reward those faculty and staff whoRead the story …