OXFORD, Miss. – The Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style are just two of the dances you might see when University of Mississippi students take over the Jackson Avenue Center next month for a 12-hour dance marathon benefitting LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. RebelTHON runs from 7 p.m. April 5 to 7 a.m. April 6 with the themeRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Organizing Inaugural Dance Marathon for April 5-6
RebelTHON to benefit LeBonheur Children's Hospital
March 6, 2013 by
Nominations Open for 19th Annual Frist Awards Recognizing Service to Students
March 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – College students often face difficult circumstances without family or friends nearby to step in and help. At the University of Mississippi, faculty and staff are encouraged to go the extra mile in service to students. In turn, Ole Miss students get an opportunity each year to reward those faculty and staff whoRead the story …
Ole Miss MBA Students Travel to New York City
Group to tour New York Stock Exchange, network with business executives
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students from the University of Mississippi MBA class are preparing to experience the thrill of being in the middle of the high-energy New York Stock Exchange. Peter Costa, a governor and senior floor official of the NYSE, invited the MBA students to come to New York to tour the exchange floor, experienceRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Receives Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Mallory Washington wants to use her skills to help children
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mallory Washington of Water Valley is pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi with hopes of practicing in a health care setting, such as a children’s hospital. “Helping children is my passion,” said Washington, who has worked with children through church-related activities. “After I earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree,Read the story …
Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist, Flecktones Percussionist Set UM Clinic
Renowned musicians to perform and discuss their music Wednesday in free, public event
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned jazz and rock musicians, who have a combined eight Grammy Awards, are coming to the University of Mississippi for a free music clinic next week. Saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Roy Wooten will perform and discuss their music from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Scotland this summer
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
UM Pharmacy and Nursing Schools Develop Patient Simulation Program
Work being highlighted at international conference
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have developed a collaborative health care simulation program that is unique among university liberal arts campuses. “Patient simulation is increasingly used in health care education today, and we have a great opportunity for nursing and pharmacy students to work and learn together onRead the story …
Oxford, UM Students to Trek North America in 35 Feet
Traveling map brings social studies learning opportunity for local students
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every state in the union will visit the University of Mississippi during the first week of March in the form of a 35-by 26-foot traveling map of North America. Area elementary school students, Ole Miss students and the general public can experience the map firsthand March 4-7 at the university’s Jackson AvenueRead the story …
Pharmacy Ambassadors Committed to Success of Future Students
Inaugural group helps pharmacy school recruit, mentor students
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Andrew Smelser has a passion for helping students succeed. “It’s a really great experience to see students enjoy Ole Miss and really thrive in our program, especially those that you help to recruit,” said Smelser, a native of Owens Cross Roads, Ala. who is enrolled in the third year of the UniversityRead the story …
Former UM Linebacker Jonathan Cornell Tackles Meridian Classroom
Through the Mississippi Teacher Corps, an athlete becomes a teacher
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD—Former University of Mississippi middle linebacker Jonathan Cornell has gone from breaking through offensive linemen to teaching Meridian High School students about African American literature and public speaking during his first year in the Mississippi Teacher Corps. The February UM education student of the month, Cornell grew up as the youngest of six children inRead the story …