OXFORD, Miss. – Sometimes, life’s most important lessons come in unexpected ways, requiring us to abandon what we think we know and dive headlong into uncertainty just to uncover the simplest of truths. “She Kills Monsters,” the first production of the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film‘s 2018-19 season, requires surrendering to aRead the story …
‘She Kills Monsters’ Opens UM Theatre’s New Season
Combat choreographer stages scenes for play's fantasy world fights
September 25, 2018 by
From 14 to 64, UM Freshman Class Spans the Ages
Gifted teen, veteran highlight wide range of educational opportunities
September 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One grew up in the age of “flower power” and the Vietnam War, while the other was born after the launch of Apple iTunes, but both are part of the University of Mississippi’s 2018 freshman class. A 64-year-old grandfather and military veteran who takes all his classes online from his home inRead the story …
UTSA English Professor to Deliver 58th Annual Longest Lecture
Talk will interpret scholar's research on language and cultural identity
September 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 58th annual Christopher Longest Lecture at the University of Mississippi will tackle topics of language and identity through a presentation by Sonja L. Lanehart, English professor and Brackenridge Endowed Chair in Literature and the Humanities at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The lecture, at 6:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 24)Read the story …
Sarahfest Returns for Fourth Year
Festival promotes equality through arts, education events
September 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the fourth year, Sarahfest, the annual arts and music festival organized by the University of Mississippi’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, will host a series of events showcasing live music, film and art installations to celebrate and embrace diversity in the community, state and region. The festival began Sept.Read the story …
UM Sets Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Observances
Film series, panel discussions and book readings among events scheduled
September 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A five-film series, five panel discussions and a book reading are among the events scheduled as the University of Mississippi observes Hispanic Heritage Month. The four-week celebration began with a film Friday (Sept. 13) and ends Oct. 18 with another film. A kickoff event was held Monday (Sept. 17) in the TriplettRead the story …
Nominations Sought for 2019 Common Reading Experience
Community encouraged to recommend books for upcoming freshman class
September 17, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is asking community members to help select the book that will be read by the Class of 2023 for the Common Reading Experience. Anyone in the Oxford-Ole Miss community – students, faculty, staff, alumni or residents – can submit nominations. The Common Reading Experience project started in 2011 as aRead the story …
Taylor Named Director of UM Health Professions Advising Office
Administrator helps students achieve career goals
September 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sovent Taylor has been named director of the University of Mississippi Health Professions Advising Office. The Health Professions Advising Office, located on the third floor of the Martindale Student Services Center, aims to provide information to students pursuing careers as health professionals. In his new role as director, Taylor said he willRead the story …
Moon of Saturn Topic for First Science Cafe of Fall Semester
Visiting professor Jennifer Meyer to discuss tides, oceans and the possibility of life on Enceladus
September 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The surprising discovery of liquid water on one of Saturn’s moons is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 18) at its newRead the story …
Celebrating the Arts Sets Big Goal for Ford Center
Campaign launches to build endowment for performing arts
September 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Adding $1.5 million in endowment for the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi is the goal of the Celebrating the Arts campaign, which will increase the total endowment to $3 million. Mississippi native and UM alumnus Gerald McRaney serves as the celebrity spokesperson. “It’s importantRead the story …
Seven UM Freshmen Named 2018 Stamps Scholars
Students exemplify best of scholarship, community service and leadership
September 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven members of the 2018 freshman class at the University of Mississippi have the distinction of being Stamps Foundation Scholarship recipients. The Stamps Scholarships at Ole Miss are the most comprehensive, full scholarship packages for in-state and out-of-state students. This year’s cohort is: Shahbaz W. Gul and Qihang “Jeffrey” Wang, of Oxford;Read the story …