ROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced today that they have signed an agreement to broaden and deepen their collaboration in clinical trials, other medical research and education. The agreement is a formal commitment to enhance the relationship that has been steadily building for the past 20 years.Read the story …
Chronicle Names UM Among Fastest-Growing Colleges
Ole Miss ranked 13th nationally, private giving earns top recognition
September 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the University of Mississippi among the nation’s fastest-growing colleges in its Almanac of Higher Education 2014. Additionally, UM was reported as the “top fundraiser” and having the largest endowment among universities in Mississippi. UM was ranked 13th nationally in recognition of its 43.1 percent enrollmentRead the story …
Chucky Mullins Remembered at Drive Dedication
Courage, character of deceased Rebel No. 38 recalled
September 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five years ago, Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins was a rising University of Mississippi football star whose time on the team ended abruptly following a paralyzing injury on the field. Mullins, who wore jersey No. 38, was warmly remembered Friday (Sept. 26) as Coliseum Drive was renamed in his memory. Chucky Mullins Drive,Read the story …
Ten UM Freshman Awarded Prestigious Honors College Scholarships
McDonnell Barksdale and Doris Raymond awards are among the university's most exclusive
September 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten standout incoming freshmen accepted into the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been awarded two of the university’s most prestigious scholarships. Of the 10, six were awarded the Doris Raymond Scholarships, and the remaining four received the McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship, which both provide $8,000 per yearRead the story …
Dedication of New UM Multicultural Center
Ole Miss cuts ribbon to officially open Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
September 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi dedicated its new Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement today (Sept. 24) during a standing-room only event. The event brought together students, faculty and staff, as well as other supporters. During the ceremony, Chancellor Dan Jones reflected on his own personal experiences as a medical volunteer inRead the story …
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson at Ford Center Sept. 23
Renowned musician's repertoire includes classical and contemporary music
September 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – American pianist Garrick Ohlsson is coming to the University of Mississippi Sept. 23 for a concert of classical and contemporary music. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35.50 for seating in the orchestra and parterre sections and $28 for theRead the story …
Fall Football Touchdown! Kicks Off at UM Museum
Semester's first family day features fun activities for all
September 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Football season is in full swing, and the University of Mississippi Museum is getting into the spirit with a new exhibit featuring one-of-a-kind football helmets, entitled “Bloomingdale’s Fashion Touchdown,” and a fun day of family activities inspired by it. The helmets were created by world-famous fashion designers for an auction to benefitRead the story …
Ole Miss Announces 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week Activities
Second Annual Events Will Take Place Sept. 22-27
September 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation have announced a slate of activities for the 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Monday through Saturday (Sept. 22-27). Racial Reconciliation Week began in 2013 with a week of events dedicated to promoting racial equity and encouragingRead the story …
Everybody’s Tent Invites All Ole Miss Students to Tailgate
Tent will be open four hours before kickoff for four home football games
September 11, 2014 by
Everybody’s Tent, hosted by the Ole Miss Associated Student Body, will be set up at four Ole Miss football home games this fall. OXFORD, Miss. – Everybody’s Tent, hosted by the University of Mississippi Associated Student Body, is just that: a place where any Ole Miss student is a welcomed tent member. Everybody’s Tent will beRead the story …
UM Enrollment Tops 23,000 Students for Fall Semester
State's flagship university sees improvement in freshman ACT scores, GPAs
September 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Enrollment at the University of Mississippi surged this fall for the 20th consecutive year, making history with more than 23,000 students across all its campuses for the first time. Preliminary enrollment figures show a total unduplicated headcount of 23,096, largest in the state. That’s up 805 students from last fall, or 3.6Read the story …