Business Plan Competition Adds New Category, Attracts Innovators

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Business Plan Competition is bringing sexy back.

Former Governor, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Deliver Commencement Address

OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of the Navy Raymond E. Mabus Jr. returns to his alma mater May 8 to deliver the University of Mississippi’s 157th commencement address.

High School, Middle School Students Sling Their Way to Victory in Trebuchet Competition

OXFORD, Miss. – Normally tennis balls volley back and forth on the court, but Thursday afternoon, they were being catapulted in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at the University of Mississippi. Starkville High School students (l-r) Mike Brand, Austin Wileman and John Buffington won first place in height and second place in distance, accuracy, cost and efficiency inRead the story …

UM Chapter of Engineers Without Borders Extends Services to Global, Local Community

OXFORD, Miss. – When a small group of University of Mississippi engineering students decided that they wanted to serve the needs of the global community last September, they had no idea so many would be willing to join them in their endeavors. Members of the Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders show off theRead the story …

Students Encouraged to Participate in Engineering, Manufacturing Camps

OXFORD, Miss. – High school students who enjoy solving problems and learning how things work are encouraged to apply for summer engineering and manufacturing camps at the University of Mississippi.

Case of Terrorist Attacks Focus Of Intelligence Center Students

  OXFORD, Miss. – A fictional planned series of terrorist attacks against the United States was foiled in part by a group of University of Mississippi students working through a recent intelligence case study.

Jeans for Justice Day, Clothesline Project Highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is observing 2010 Sexual Assault Awareness Month with several activities designed to raise public understanding about the problem of sexual violence and to educate participants on how to prevent sexual assault and rape.

Caring for Aging Relatives Topic of Annual C.A.R.E. Fair and Workshop

  OXFORD, Miss. – The number of Americans age 65 or older is expected to double over the next 20 years to more than 72 million, prompting more individuals to seek information about and help with caring for aging relatives and friends.

Senior Honors Student with Triple Major Named UM’s 12th Goldwater Scholar

OXFORD, Miss. – Honors student Anna Kathryn Hailey has been named the University of Mississippi’s 12th Barry M. Goldwater Scholar.

Service Opportunities, Transformed Lives Highlight Chancellor’s Inauguration Events

OXFORD, Miss. – The altruism of University of Mississippi faculty, staff, students and alumni is being recognized and encouraged, thanks to events and programs planned around Chancellor Daniel W. Jones’s April 9 inauguration.   A service fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday (April 6) on the Student Union Plaza. Booths showcasingRead the story …