OXFORD, Miss. – The hospitality management program at the University of Mississippi prepared Nicole Johnson so well for her professional career that she even has a Super Bowl ring to show for it. The suite services coordinator for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson recently returned to campus as a featured speaker in the DepartmentRead the story …
Alumna Discusses Role with Kansas City Chiefs
Hospitality management program's spring industry speaker series continues on Zoom
April 15, 2021 by
Wobbling the Foundations of the Universe
UM researchers part of experiment that finds strong evidence of undiscovered particles, forces
April 14, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi researchers are playing a key role in a groundbreaking search for undiscovered forms of matter and energy that could unlock an exciting new era of physics. On April 7, researchers working at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois announced that their exploration of a tiny subatomic particle calledRead the story …
NFL Legend Patrick Willis to Deliver 2020 Commencement Address
One of the most decorated players in Ole Miss football history to speak May 8 to Class of 2020
April 12, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – NFL legend Patrick Willis, who overcame tremendous adversity to become a scholar-athlete and one of the most decorated football players in Ole Miss history, will give the University of Mississippi‘s 2020 Commencement address on May 8. Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020, which were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic last year,Read the story …
School of Journalism and New Media Team Studies Climate Change
Professors, students dive deeper into topic through in-depth, statewide project
April 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nationally and globally, much of the conversation about climate change has been territorial and political. In Mississippi, state leaders have spoken of it rarely, if ever. However, the state’s science, industrial, agricultural and energy sectors have been working to address change and devise strategies. A desire to explore the issue more in-depthRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named 2021 UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Students honored for service, achievement and leadership
April 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2020-21 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM. The inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects ofRead the story …
Elsie Hood Award Winner Lauded for Empathy and ‘Transformative Impact’
Patrick Alexander is university's teacher of the year
April 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Patrick Alexander, associate professor of English and African American studies, is the recipient of the 2021 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award at the University of Mississippi. The honor – the highest bestowed on UM faculty who make a positive difference in the classroom – was announced Thursday evening (April 8) in TheRead the story …
Building on Success, Jumpstart Expands Its Reach
UM-based program focused on training students to teach preschoolers expanding to Jackson, Meridian
April 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jumpstart, a University of Mississippi-based organization that trains college students to teach preschool children from resource-challenged families, is broadening its efforts to ensure the state’s children are well-prepared for kindergarten. Jumpstart is expanding into Jackson and Meridian as Mississippi fourth-graders posted the nation’s best reading scores in 2019, and all grades wereRead the story …
Bruce Levingston’s New Album Inspires Hope Amid Darkness
UM artist-in-residence's acclaimed recordings surpass 3.5 million streams
April 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This past year of uncertainty and stress has caused many to seek answers and inspiration in the familiar. For internationally renowned pianist Bruce Levingston, these difficult times drew him closer than ever to his music. Amid the pandemic, Levingston, the Chancellor’s Artist-in-Residence of the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors CollegeRead the story …
Musical Theater and Film Blend to Take Audiences to Satirical Dystopia
Digital production showcases stage, screen talents of UM students
April 7, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film‘s innovative 2020-21 season continues with another opportunity for students to create and present theater in a way they have never done before. “Urinetown: The Musical” will be available to stream on-demand from 8 a.m. Friday (April 9) through 11:45 p.m. Sunday (April 11).Read the story …
UM Goes National with Teacher Education Support Program
World Class Teaching Program prepares educators for National Board certification
April 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is extending the university’s commitment to supporting teacher education to a national level. Based in the UM School of Education, the new World Class Teaching Program 602 assists and prepares school systems and teachers around the country for certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. LaunchedRead the story …