Ford Center Program Puts UM Students Center Stage

Collaboration provides rare mentoring, professional development for dance and theatre students

OXFORD, Miss. – In the world of modern dance, it is not often that students work directly with professional dancers to create choreography. But several University of Mississippi students are doing just that, through a program organized by the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Through a competitive grant application, the Ford CenterRead the story …

Warm blanket, new heart for Port Gibson woman

JACKSON, Miss. – When cardiac patient Sharon Mackey goes home, she’ll take with her at least two mementos from her stay at UMMC, she said: “a warm blanket and a warm heart.” The bright red blanket, one of a number distributed to cardiac patients to recognize today’s National Wear Red Day, was presented by Dr.Read the story …

Mission Accomplished!

UM Engineers Without Borders team finishes school construction project in Togo

OXFORD, Miss. – January denotes the beginning of the year, but for a team of University of Mississippi students and faculty, the month marked the end of a service project that was years in the making. Between August 2012 and January 2014, the UM Engineers Without Borders student chapter successfully designed and built a schoolRead the story …

Robots and Their Creators Head to Ole Miss for Weekend Battle

Record group of high school teams set for statewide robotics tournament

OXFORD, Miss. – After emerging victorious at qualifying matches throughout Mississippi, 21 teams of high school robot designers travel to the University of Mississippi this weekend for the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament hosted by the UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education. The event begins with inspections and opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 8) atRead the story …

Nutrition Clinic Offers Healthy Help for Cooking, Weight Management

Two programs provide opportunities for improving health and learning more about good choices

OXFORD, Miss. – Remember that New Year’s resolution you made to eat better and lose weight? The University of Mississippi Nutrition Clinic has classes to help you stay on track. During February, Mary Roseman, a registered and licensed dietitian and UM associate professor of nutrition and hospitality, and Gillon Wells, graduate assistant, will conduct aRead the story …

U.S. Navy Concert Band to Perform at the Ford Center

Free concert by premier wind ensemble offers entertainment for the entire community

OXFORD, Miss. – As one of six ensembles in the United States Navy Band, the U.S. Navy Concert Band performs throughout the world and across the United States. The acclaimed band will grace the stage of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts with a free concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. ThoughRead the story …

Scholtz Wins Huge Davis Cup Match for South Africa

Victory Evened Tie With Monaco

PRETORIA, South Africa – His dad is a celebrity in South Africa after a decorated career in Rugby, but on this day in his native country, Ole Miss men’s tennis junior Nik Scholtz became the talk of the country, when he won a huge five-setter against world No. 276 Benjamin Balleret in the Davis CupRead the story …

New Dining Options Open on Campus

New restaurant, athletics dining hall and two new on-demand locations expand options at Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. – As students return to the University of Mississippi for the spring semester, new dining and convenience options are here to greet them. Students, faculty and staff can grab something on the go from two new Provisions on Demand, or POD, sites or order meals from two new restaurants. Two new PODs, similarRead the story …

UM Doctoral Student Remembered as a Determined Spirit

Kevser Ermin Memorial Lecture will honor passionate, dedicated student and instructor

OXFORD, Miss. – Kevser Ermin, a doctoral student remembered for her tragic 2011 death while cycling one clear October morning between Oxford and Sardis Lake, left a lasting legacy at the University of Mississippi beyond simply a parable about transportation safety and sharing the road. Thanks to husband Yavuz Ozeren’s recent gift to the UMRead the story …

2013: A Year in Pictures

OXFORD, Miss. – See the year in review courtesy of University Communications photographers Robert Jordan, Kevin Bain and Nathan Latil.