OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the definitive list for the top doctoral research universities in the United States. UM is among a distinguished group of 115 institutions including Harvard, MITRead the story …
New Fund Honors Pam Hamilton’s Lasting Impact
Endowment pays tribute to late journalist, supports lecture series and scholarship
February 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gifts to a new University of Mississippi fund will honor the life of alumna Pamela E. Hamilton while also establishing a lecture series and scholarship in her name. A successful journalist with a passion for using words and media to change the world around her, Hamilton died Aug. 10, 2015, due toRead the story …
UM Gospel Choir Sings with Praise
Donor creates endowment to support 'premier student organization'
February 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Gospel Choir members shouted “Hallelulah!” at the Monday kickoff event of Black History Month upon learning that an anonymous donor has given $27,000 to establish the first endowment to support their contributions to campus life and provide leadership activities. Brandi Hephner LaBanc, UM vice chancellor for student affairs, madeRead the story …
Southern Studies Spring Brown Bag Lectures Announced
Sessions scheduled for select Wednesdays at noon
January 31, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Brown Bag Luncheon Series sponsored by the University of Mississippi Center for the Study of Southern Culture continues this spring with several diverse topics. All lectures are at noon Wednesdays in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory and are free and open to the public. On Feb. 3, Eric Weber, UMRead the story …
UM Graduate Named To Forbes ’30 Under 30′ List
Patrick Woodyard honored for social entrepreneurship of shoe manufacturer Nisolo
January 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Patrick Woodyard, a 2010 University of Mississippi graduate, is co-founder of a shoe company that provides fair wages and classes in English and financial literacy to its workers in Peru and Kenya. Those socially responsible business efforts have landed him a spot on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2016. Woodyard, 29,Read the story …
Free Workshop to Help Students Complete Federal Financial Aid Forms
FASTrack program partners with financial aid office for session
January 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi FASTrack Program is partnering with the Office of Financial Aid for a workshop to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA. The FAFSA workshop will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 3) in Conner Hall, Room 12. The FAFSA must beRead the story …
STEM Faculty Focus on Improving Instruction
UM workshop participants aim to enhance teaching in new and nontraditional spaces
January 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Aiming to reach new heights in their own instructional skills, some 70 University of Mississippi faculty members became students again Tuesday (Jan. 19). The UM science, technology, engineering and mathematics professors were participants in a two-day professional development workshop at the university’s Jackson Avenue Center. Authors Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent ofRead the story …
HGTV Pilot Episode of ‘Home Town’ Hosted by Two Ole Miss Alumni
Shop owners Erin and Ben Napier encourage small-town living
January 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two artistic University of Mississippi alumni will host the pilot episode of “Home Town,” airing Sunday (Jan. 24) on HGTV. Erin and Ben Napier, residents of Laurel, have made their living by creating historical-inspired designs for furniture, home goods and wedding stationery. They’ve used their talents to help revitalize downtown Laurel, and HGTV tookRead the story …
Campus NAACP Chapter Wins 2016 Chairman’s Award
UM organization to receive prestigious honor Feb. 5 in live telecast
January 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joining a luminous cadre of past recipients, the University of Mississippi chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been awarded the national organization’s 2016 Chairman’s Award. The prestigious honor recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service of individuals and organizations whose groundbreaking work increases public understanding andRead the story …
UM Ranked Among Top Schools for Military and Veteran Education
University honored for third straight year in 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities
January 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the third straight year, the University of Mississippi is officially one of the nation’s top schools, according to Military Advanced Education & Transition’s 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities. MAE&T awarded the designation of a Top School after measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The guide was released inRead the story …