OXFORD, Miss. – A crowd of nearly 100 students, faculty and staff participated in a ceremony hosted Friday (April 4) by the University of Mississippi to honor Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, for their legacy of support with the naming of a premier campus residence hall and the new football team meeting roomRead the story …
University Honors Burns Family with Building Dedication
State-of-the-art residence hall, team meeting room named in honor of accountancy alumnus
April 14, 2014 by
Ole Miss News Blog Q&A: Ole Miss Alumnus, Football Great Jim Weatherly
All-SEC quarterback, writer of 'Midnight Train to Georgia' talks about Vaught, his career and flag football with famous actors
April 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Calling Ole Miss football great Jim Weatherly an interesting man would be an epic understatement. Weatherly, a native of Pontotoc, played for legendary Ole Miss Coach Johnny Vaught as an All-Southeastern Conference quarterback and honorable mention All-American on the 1964 team. He was also a member of the only unbeaten and untiedRead the story …
UM Makes Kiplinger’s ‘Best Value’ Lists
University recognized for offering 'a quality education without the Ivy League price tag'
April 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to value in higher education, the University of Mississippi is officially among the nation’s best. So say the editors of the 2014 Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, who have placed UM on both its “25 Best College Values Under $30,000 a Year” and “Top 100 Values in Public Colleges” lists.Read the story …
UM Students Chosen to Perform with the Best in the Business
Dance and theatre students get opportunity to collaborate with David Dorfman Dance Company
April 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of 11 University of Mississippi students is set to perform an original 15-minute dance piece as part of David Dorfman Dance Company’s show “Prophets of Funk” at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts. The collaboration is part of Ford Center’s programs in conjunction with the South’s Arts’ DanceRead the story …
Associated Student Body Inaugurates New Leaders
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With the outgoing members passing the torch, the 2014-2015 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were installed Tuesday in a ceremony at the Lyceum. The new student leaders are Davis Rogers, of Jackson, president; Emerson George, of Tallahassee, Fla., vice president; Heather Neilson, of Oxford, secretary; MadisonRead the story …
UM Pack-A-Thon Prepares More than 153,000 Meals to Fight Child Hunger
Annual event, held in conjunction with Feed the Hunger, drew more than 500 volunteers, raised $42,000
April 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi community packed some 153,840 meals the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 during Pack-A-Thon, a community service program organized by Feed the Hunger organization. The meals will be sent to Kenya to feed malnourished children. Nearly 560 faculty, staff, students and members of the Oxford community – including a team of currentRead the story …
Spring Concert Change
Nelly to headline Grove concert on Friday, April 4
April 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Student Activities Association welcomes Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly to the Grove on Friday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Nelly’s latest album “M.O.” was released in 2013. His chart-topping hits have included “Country Grammar,” “Hot in Herre,” and “#1.” His recent hits include “Hey Porsche” andRead the story …
UM Programs Drive Record Freshman Retention Rates
Michelle Obama called for better student support programs, many of which already exist at UM
March 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While many U.S. universities are losing 20 percent to 30 percent of their freshmen each year, the University of Mississippi is gaining attention for a revamped program that is helping 85.6 percent of its freshmen stay in college. The high rate of college dropouts has prompted the Obama administration and experts across the countryRead the story …
UM Accepts Health and Wellness Grant from BCBS of Mississippi Foundation
New RebelWell program will use $250,000 to expand community's health, nutrition and exercise options
March 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a grant of nearly $250,000, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is helping to expand fitness and nutrition programs at the University of Mississippi. The foundation announced the grant for RebelWell, a new program name penned for the expanded offerings, Monday (March 24) on the Ole Miss campus.Read the story …
Ole Miss Law Makes History with Third National Title
Win makes third championship this year, a first in school history
March 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law made history this weekend by grabbing its third moot court national championship this year, the first time the law school has achieved such a milestone. Second-year students David Fletcher of Jackson and Brett Grantham of Corinth, along with third-year Will Widman of Birmingham, Ala., wonRead the story …