OXFORD, Miss. – Seeking to expand and improve outdoor rehearsal conditions, the University of Mississippi is committing $3.5 million to build a bigger, better practice field for its award-winning Pride of the South marching band. Chancellor Glenn Boyce made the announcement late Wednesday (April 27) afternoon at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
UM Band Getting Bigger, Better Practice Field
Chancellor Glenn Boyce announces $3.5 million commitment from the university, donors
April 28, 2022 by
Chemistry Professor, Diversity Official Honored for Student Service
EJ Edney, Eden Tanner earn Frist Award for passion to serving students
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored with a campuswide award for student service. Norris “EJ” Edney, assistant vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been selected as this year’s Frist StudentRead the story …
Engineer’s Research Charting New Waters in Fluid Studies
Wen Wu receives EPSCoR grant to study applications of novel drag-reducing approach
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharks have a built-in drag-reducing system in the scales that line their bodies. A University of Mississippi mechanical engineer is trying to use that same approach to make airplanes go faster and use less fuel, help pipelines pump more oil with less effort and even help doctors treat chronic lung ailments. WenRead the story …
Glitterary Festival Examines Boundaries of Literature and Gender
Organizers hope to spark community conversation surrounding race, class and intersectionality
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities can listen and learn about queer ideas and representation in literature by attending the Glitterary Festival, a queer literary festival with a broad definition of what is literature and what is queer. The festival, set for Friday (April 29) in the Gertrude C.Read the story …
Mark Loftin to Deliver Last Lecture Friday
Retiring School of Applied Sciences associate dean to share reflections in Bryant Hall
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jasper Mark Loftin, associate dean of the School of Applied Sciences and professor of exercise science at the University of Mississippi, will present the Mortar Board’s Last Lecture on Friday (April 29), during the last class session of the last day of classes for the academic year. The lecture, at 4 p.m.Read the story …
Young Entrepreneurs’ New App Wows Gillespie Judges
Rumie grabs first place in 18th annual business plan competition
April 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An easy-to-use mobile device app that allows college students to buy and sell items took first place at the 18th annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition at the University of Mississippi. RUMIE, founded by UM students Tanner McCraney and Patrick Phillips, of Jackson; Sam Pennock, from Madison; and Carson Zylicz, of Houston, Texas,Read the story …
Civil Engineering Team Restores Oxford’s Ladybug Bridge
UM ASCE students, Oxford School District collaborate to enhance beloved, local landmark
April 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Almost 20 years ago, an Oxford High School student participated in an Introduction to Engineering class and envisioned the creation of a ladybug-covered bridge. After building a model of the bridge, the student shared it with University of Mississippi civil engineering faculty, students and local professionals, who helped the concept become aRead the story …
Center for Practical Ethics Restarts Policy Talks Series
Thursday event to examine role of big data and tech and how they affect rural health care and policy
April 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A one-day conference on big data and tech in the delivery of rural health care is scheduled for Thursday (April 21) at the University of Mississippi. The idea to examine ethical issues surrounding big data and tech started with conversations between ethicists in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and researchers inRead the story …
Parting is Still Such Sweet Sorrow
Theatre and Film offers an unfamiliar take on familiar star-crossed lovers 'Romeo and Juliet'
April 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you get a sense of déjà vu watching the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film‘s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” it’s not just because you’ve read or seen the popular play before – it’s because in this retelling of the beloved Shakespeare play, the characters are experiencing déjà vuRead the story …
Bradford Cobb to Deliver 2022 Commencement Address
Music industry executive and Ole Miss alumnus to address graduates May 7 in the Grove
April 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Bradford Cobb (BA 96), a celebrated music industry executive and Ole Miss alumnus, will deliver the University of Mississippi‘s 2022 Commencement address on May 7. Morning convocation, where Cobb will speak, is scheduled for 8 a.m. in the Grove. Cobb is a partner at Direct Management Group, a Los Angeles-based music management company.Read the story …