OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s MBA program has been ranked 76th nationally by Bloomberg Businessweek. The schools that made the ranking are considered by Businessweek to offer the strongest education and best preparation for business careers. “We are very happy with the MBA ranking,” said Ken Cyree, dean of the School of BusinessRead the story …
Ole Miss MBA Program Ranked by Businessweek
New mark is highest national ranking ever for program
November 19, 2014 by
UM Focuses International Recruitment Efforts on India and China
With a goal of doubling international enrollment, officials recruit students in Hyderabad and Nanjing
November 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi officials have set a goal of doubling international student enrollment in five years, and officials from the UM Office of Global Engagement recently ventured into India and China to recruit freshman students from high-performing secondary schools. Greet Provoost, director of the Office of International Programs, traveled with Jean Robinson,Read the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Announces 2014-15 Officers
November 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association announced its officers for 2014-15 on Saturday, Oct. 18 as part of Homecoming festivities on campus. Trentice Imbler of Tupelo was named president, a one-year term that changes each Homecoming. Imbler is a veteran agent with State Farm Insurance with more than 30 years of experience inRead the story …
Jazz Ambassadors to Perform Friday at Ford Center
Concert features music to complement 'The Girls of Atomic City'
November 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The official touring band of the United States Army will perform a free concert Friday (Nov. 14) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts as part of Military Appreciation Month. The Jazz Ambassadors offer a little something for everyone. The band’s repertoire includes swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards,Read the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Helps Transform a School Culture
North Panola High School raises graduation rate by more than 21 percent
November 6, 2014 by
SARDIS, Miss. – At North Panola High School in Sardis, teachers lead class with an air of confidence, a majority of seniors plan to graduate this year and, with six wins already, the Cougars are having one of the best football seasons in the small town’s recent history. Adding to this positive energy is the MississippiRead the story …
Military Appreciation Month Set For November
Campus events include football game, military review ceremony and Egg Bowl Run
November 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will celebrate those who have served our country with a monthlong celebration throughout November. Cadets from four military branches will participate flag football games Nov. 8 before the Ole Miss football game against Presbyterian College. Cadets and veterans will be honored at halftime during the game, and aRead the story …
Open the Envelope Today and Live United Way
November 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All University of Mississippi employees should begin receiving a mailing from the campus United Way campaign committee today (Nov. 5). Everyone is encouraged to open the envelope and accept the challenge to donate a portion of your salary to help the worthy cause. The sooner each of us makes a pledge, the quicker weRead the story …
UM Hosts Freedom Series Nov. 15-18
Week's events include concerts, museum tour and film screening
November 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer, the University of Mississippi has a slate of events coming up Nov. 15-18 in its Freedom Series. Scheduled events include the UM Gospel Choir‘s 40th anniversary concert Nov. 15 and an Oxford Civic Chorus concert Nov. 17. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the GertrudeRead the story …
NASA Speakers, Rocket Make Big Impression at UM
Space Launch System replica, key officials wow local audiences
November 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Perhaps the only thing as impressive as having three NASA officials speak Friday (Oct. 31) at the University of Mississippi was the 30-foot inflatable replica of the Space Launch System they brought with them. During a daylong “show-and-tell” presentation themed “NASA/SLS Day at Ole Miss,” Todd May, who manages the agency’s SpaceRead the story …
Jay Watson to Deliver Annual Humanities Lecture
Teacher of the year to discuss Faulkner's observations on speed of modern life Nov. 3
October 29, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jay Watson, the Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, has been named the university’s Humanities Teacher of the Year and will deliver an annual lecture Nov. 3 at Bondurant Auditorium. Watson’s lecture, titled “William Faulkner on Speed: What the Humanities Can Teach Us about the Velocity and Tempo ofRead the story …