OXFORD, Miss – As students move back to campus this week at the University of Mississippi, more than 850 of them are getting keys to the state’s newest residence halls. The “Ridges” – Ridge North, Ridge South and Ridge West – open less than 15 months after construction began in June 2011. The three buildings,Read the story …
New Residence Halls Provide Amenities and Novel Learning Environment for UM Students
August 16, 2012 by
UM Graduate Student Teaches Physics Concepts at Tougaloo Summer Camp
August 7, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the highlights of Arif Mohd’s summer was spending a week teaching complex physics concepts – from quantum mechanics to astrometry – to high school students as part of the Physics Summer Program at Tougaloo College in Jackson. “My choice of topics was geared towards giving the students as much exposureRead the story …
Country Music Star Dierks Bentley to Headline Grove Concert During Welcome Week
July 26, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss.– Award-winning singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley will perform Aug. 22 in the Grove at the University of Mississippi as part of Welcome Week. Admission is free and open to the public. Start time for the concert, which also includes opening act The Cadillac Black, will be announced at a later date. The event is sponsoredRead the story …
Fall Semester Parking Changes First of Many
July 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A growing number of vehicles on campus this fall means the University of Mississippi’s newly formed Department of Parking and Transportation Services is offering multiple options for students and employees who park on campus, including a new express shuttle service operating from two Park and Ride lots. Isaac Astill, director of theRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Packs History Lessons with Enthusiasm
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During her eight years of teaching, Lafayette High School teacher Sally Quong, has discovered that leading her students through a history lesson sometimes means engaging the drama first and the dates second. “I try to teach history like it’s a soap opera,” said Quong, who also is finishing a master’s degree inRead the story …
Student’s First Trip Outside the South Takes Her to Korea for Six-Month Study
July 2, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jean Steinwinder left her home in Wesson June 20 headed for South Korea to study the language and immerse herself in the local culture. On this her first trip outside the South, she plans to spend six months in the Asian country preparing to teach English there following her May graduation fromRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Inducts Two into Student Hall of Fame
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss – Doctor of Pharmacy students Katie Sims of Athens, Ala., and Scott Hicks of New Albany were inducted into the Hall of Fame for the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy during recent commencement ceremonies. They were selected by their classmates for their significant scholastic and professional contributions to the school. Sims isRead the story …
Third-Generation Teacher Named Education Student of the Month
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Allie Spencer, a recent elementary education graduate of the University of Mississippi, teaching is a family tradition. “I come from a long line of teachers,” said Spencer, a New Albany native. “My mother’s a teacher, my grandmother was a teacher – I’ve always wanted to work with children.” As the UMRead the story …
Online Guide Features Tips for Off-Campus Living
May 17, 2012 by
“The Ultimate Field Guide: Oxford, Mississippi and Beyond” is now available online for students who live off of campus. From important contact information to signing a lease, the guide features everything that students need to know while living off campus. To view the full text, please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/studentaffairs/ and click on Ultimate Field Guide.
Three African-Americans Earn Doctorates in Chemistry, Set UM Record for Single Year
May 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a year after launching an aggressive initiative to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the University of Mississippi has recorded an impressive national achievement. Friday evening (May 11), the university graduated three African-American students with doctorates in chemistry, an exceptional number for any university.Read the story …