OXFORD, Miss. – The Freeman Foundation of Stowe, Vermont, has awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Mississippi for an initiative to support student internships in East and Southeast Asia. The program, UM Experiential Learning in East Asia, will allow 18 undergraduates to complete a summer internship of at least eight weeks in summerRead the story …
Grant Supports Student Internships in East Asia
Freeman Foundation provides $100,000 for experiential learning initiative
October 10, 2017 by
Truth-Telling Teeth is Topic for October Science Cafe
Anthropologist Carolyn Freiwald is second lecturer for fall semester
October 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of teeth in anthropological investigations and modern forensics is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Lusa Bakery Bistro andRead the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Outstanding Graduates at Homecoming
Recipients will be recognized on the field during Vanderbilt game
October 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association is awarding seven distinguished University of Mississippi alumni with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2017. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2017 are: Don Frugé (BBA 67, JD 70) of Oxford; Walton Gresham III (BBA 71) of Indianola; James E. Keeton (BA 61,Read the story …
UM Accountancy Programs Maintain Top 10 Standing
Undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs continue string of elite rankings
October 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All three degree programs at the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy are among the top 10 in the 2017 annual national rankings of accounting programs published by the journal Public Accounting Report. The undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs are No. 8. The master’s program leads the Southeastern Conference in theRead the story …
Davenport Gift to Support University’s ‘Seat of Knowledge’
UM alumnus designates J.D. Williams Library in estate plans
October 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi was once known as the campus where everybody speaks. Even today, despite smart phones and ear buds, Ole Miss retains its reputation as a place where professors know students by name and strangers are just friends who haven’t yet become acquainted. That personable atmosphere goes a long way.Read the story …
Social Work Presentation Kicks Off LGBTQ History Month
LSU expert presents history and culturally competent professional practice guidelines
October 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Social workers have a duty to help clients from diverse backgrounds, and the best practitioners understand their clients’ cultural histories and social context, a scholar on the issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people told students and faculty this week at the University of Mississippi. Elaine Maccio, associate professor of socialRead the story …
Living Music Resource Teams with Sarah Isom Center for Sarahfest
Collaboration brings in talented music performances for education celebration
October 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The third annual Sarahfest, billed as a multidisciplinary “artistic journey” hosted by the University of Mississippi’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and Living Music Resource, is underway with the theme “Liberty and Justice for All.” One of the highlights of this year’s Sarafest is a concert by Sharde Thomas andRead the story …
Science Day Returns to UM Field Station
Researchers to host LOU community on Saturday, Oct. 7
October 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Researchers from a variety of disciplines will share insights about their work and the environment of northeast Mississippi this weekend during Science Day at the University of Mississippi Field Station. The event, set for from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 7), is designed for visitors ages 5 and up. A $5Read the story …
CELI, Local Groups Help Little Free Library Program Grow
Partners add six new book exchanges in Lafayette County
October 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library has teamed up with the University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction and the LOU Reads Coalition to install six new Little Free Libraries in Lafayette County. The small book exchanges, which operate on a “take a book, return a book” basis, are at Lafayette County fire stationsRead the story …
UM Students Win Top Award from Southern Public Relations Federation
Lantern Award recognizes It Starts with (Me)ek campaign
October 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A campaign created by students in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi has won a top award from the Southern Public Relations Federation. The winning campaign, It Starts with (Me)ek, was created and implemented by a team of 31 students led by senior lecturer RobinRead the story …