OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi Volunteers in Service to America Project is recruiting members for a yearlong term of service beginning Feb. 5, 2018. The VISTA Project, which is led by the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi, sponsors 13 organizations and has a capacity to host 25Read the story …
Music Students, Faculty Stand Out at Regional Competition
UM well-represented in final rounds of the National Associate of Teachers of Singing event
December 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students fared well in the recent 2017 National Association of Teachers of Singing Southern Regional Competition in Hattiesburg, which draws voice teachers and students from universities, high schools and private studios in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Senior music major Lacey Hindman was a finalist and placed third in herRead the story …
UM Launches New Bachelor of Economics Degree
University is the sole state institution to offer program
November 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two years in the making, a new Bachelor of Science in Economics degree program is being offered at the University of Mississippi. The only one of its kind in Mississippi, the program was approved recently by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Expected to enroll a minimum ofRead the story …
Daniel Roberts Reflects Upon His Days with UM Black Student Union
Organization provided support, fellowship and opportunities for many African-American students
November 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While others may have questioned Daniel Roberts’ decision to enroll at the University of Mississippi, the Moss Point native felt no apprehension about being on campus. And any doubts about whether he belonged soon disappeared, thanks to his involvement in the Black Student Union. “Black Student Union was a safe space forRead the story …
UM Launches Flagship Constellations to Tackle ‘Grand Challenges’
Multidisciplinary teams seek significant and innovative solutions
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi unveiled its Flagship Constellations initiative, which includes multidisciplinary teams with the goal of creating solutions in the areas of big data, brain wellness, community wellbeing and disaster resilience, on Friday (Nov. 17). Each team consists of faculty, staff and students through a collaborative effort to explore and solveRead the story …
UM Professor Lectures on African Music at University of Georgia
George Dor invited as fall speaker for the Institute for African Studies
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – George W.K. Dor, professor of music at the University of Mississippi, recently delivered the fall lecture for the University of Georgia’s Institute for African Studies. Dor was invited as guest lecturer by Akinloye Ojo, the institute’s director. The institute highlights a different discipline each year for the lecture series, and this year’s focusRead the story …
UM Music Majors Fare Well in Statewide Competition
Christopher Scott won his category at the Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi music majors competed at the annual Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition recently at Millsaps College in Jackson, with one student taking top honors in his category. Christopher Scott, a senior music major, won the Young Artist Solo Woodwind Performance category. This win advances him to compete in theRead the story …
UM Museum Unveils 2017 Keepsake Ornament
This year's design features popular 19th century scientific instrument
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its 17th annual keepsake ornament, a design featuring the Barlow’s Planetarium, part of the collection of antique scientific instruments on display at the museum. The planetarium, also known as an orrery, has a storied history with Ole Miss. Designer Thomas H. Barlow of Lexington, Kentucky, whoRead the story …
Music Faculty Members Release Album
Trio explores compositions of François Rossé for new recording
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi music faculty members have released a new album of material by French composer François Rossé. Adam Estes, assistant professor of music, is the lead performer on saxophone, accompanied on piano by Stacy Rodgers, professor of music, and Amanda Johnston, associate professor of music. “François Rossé: Métissage” is on the MSRRead the story …