OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law won its second national moot court championship this year, this time in family law. The win was secured March 1 by second-year students Trey Lyons and Eric Duke at the Gabrielli National Moot Court Competition at Albany Law School in New York. The student pairRead the story …
UM Family Law Moot Court Team Wins National Title
Win marks school's second championship this year
March 14, 2014 by
Barksdales to Receive Women’s Council Legacy Award
Award honors couple's outstanding philanthropy, scholarship, leadership and mentorship
March 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donna and Jim Barksdale of Jackson have been chosen to receive the fourth Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, or OMWC. The couple will be honored during events April 11 at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes the contributions of individualsRead the story …
UM Doctoral Student Develops Common Core Project for Oxford Teachers
Class project by UM education students provides resources for Oxford teachers
March 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two large trunks packed with binders and hand-crafted games may seem like an unlikely donation, but at least two teachers at Oxford Elementary School couldn’t be happier about the delivery. University of Mississippi doctoral student Jessica Simpson, of Oxford, and UM School of Education faculty members Denise Soares and Susan McClelland recentlyRead the story …
Peking Acrobats to Defy Gravity at the Ford Center
The contorting, eccentric troupe will be flipping and flying their way to campus March 15
March 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of their 2014 North American tour, the Peking Acrobats will display their phenomenal acts of strength in an amazing live performance March 15 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show range from $28 to $33.50. They are onRead the story …
Rebel Ice Hockey Team Earns Berth to National Tournament
Young team advances for the second consecutive year, plans to build on last year’s experience
February 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second consecutive year, the Ole Miss Hockey Program has qualified for the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Division 3 National Tournament. The Rebels defeated the University of Florida and the University of Alabama at the Regional Tournament in Irmo, S.C., to qualify for the national tournament in Coral Springs, Fla.Read the story …
Ole Miss’ Faleru Named C Spire Gillom Trophy Finalist
Award Given to Top Female Collegiate Women’s Basketball Player in Mississippi
February 27, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Ole Miss junior forward Tia Faleru has been named one of three finalists for the 2014 C Spire Wireless Gillom Trophy it was announced Monday (Feb. 24) by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Faleru is joined by Martha Alwal from Mississippi State and Jamierra Faulkner from Southern Miss. TheRead the story …
Rulers of Engagement Meet at UM
Representatives from seven SEC universities gather for inaugural Multicultural Network roundtable
February 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharing the achievements and challenges of promoting diversity at their respective institutions, representatives of seven SEC universities met at the University of Mississippi Monday (Feb. 17) for the inaugural meeting of the SEC Multicultural Network Roundtable. Thirteen people representing UM, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Texas A&M University, and the universitiesRead the story …
Respect the M Campaign Launched
Efforts designed to promote cultural sensitivity, inclusiveness
February 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Helping increase cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness at the University of Mississippi, the Multicultural Affairs division of the Office of the Dean of Students is promoting the Respect the M campaign. “The Respect the M campaign originated during the 2013 freshman summer orientation as partial fulfillment of recommendations made by the Extended SensitivityRead the story …
Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien Addresses Campus Feb. 24
Observance includes films, panel discussions and keynote address by sociology professor Barbara Combs
February 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien is a featured speaker as the University of Mississippi observes Black History Month in February. The award-winning journalist, documentarian and producer delivers a public address at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsors include the Black History MonthRead the story …
Major UM Student Union Renovation and Expansion Begins this Summer
Four-year project to transform facility into 'the true heart of the campus'
February 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will begin a four-year, $50 million renovation and expansion of its Student Union this summer, which will include a larger dining area, new student government offices, a ballroom, conference space and other amenities. A full university committee spent years studying ways to upgrade the building, visiting student unionsRead the story …