OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will continue to host American Legion Boys State through 2021, bringing high school juniors to campus for a weeklong event designed “to develop tomorrow’s informed, responsible citizens.” The university will host American Legion Boys State through 2021. Hundreds of students will stay on campus May 26-June 1 this year to learn howRead the story …
University to Host American Legion Boys State Through 2021
Hundreds of high school juniors come to campus in May to learn about the workings of government
February 5, 2019 by
Student Union Renovation and Expansion Project Near Completion
Construction expected to be finished by end of spring semester
February 4, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The renovation and expansion of the Ole Miss Student Union at the University of Mississippi is nearly complete, with plans projecting the “true living room to campus” to be finished by the end of the spring semester. The original 98,000 square feet of the campus student life center, which opened in 1977, wasRead the story …
Gift Honors Ole Miss Football Great, Restaurateur
Doug Cunningham's wife sets up scholarship in tribute to his life
February 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late college and pro football player Doug Cunningham enjoyed a life defined by great affection for his family and friends, the University of Mississippi and his two restaurants. But there was something else – the great value he placed on education – and that has inspired a scholarship in his name.Read the story …
Collaboration Aims to Improve Middle School Writing
College writing center directors visit Hernando students, teachers
February 1, 2019 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Writing center directors at Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven recently collaborated with eighth-grade educators at Hernando Middle School to explore how writing centers can make an impact on students at any grade level. During the last week of November, the directors gave mini-lessons on writingRead the story …
Get Immersed in French Culture and Cuisine with UM Communiversity
Special Valentine's date-night cooking class coming up Feb. 9
January 31, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you are looking for a fun night out with the opportunity to use fresh ingredients and new spices to cook with the flair of Julia Child, mark your calendars for a variety of new cooking courses offered by the University of Mississippi Communiversity program this month. Judy Bogan, an acclaimed chefRead the story …
University of Mississippi Museum Hosts Acclaimed Watercolor Exhibit
'Visual Abundance: Realism in Watercolor' showcases paintings of Laurin McCracken
January 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned watercolorist and Mississippi native Laurin McCracken will have his award-winning work on display at the University of Mississippi Museum beginning Jan. 22. The exhibit, “Visual Abundance: Realism in Watercolor,” will showcase many of McCracken’s realistic watercolor paintings that are largely influenced by the Dutch and Flemish still life painters of the 16th and 17thRead the story …
Pharmacy School Gets a Boost from Former Arkansas Legislator
Malones' major gift to help pharmacy students attain degree
January 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship endowment at the University of Mississippi is poised to support students from impoverished areas who dream of becoming pharmacists. With a $100,000 gift to the UM School of Pharmacy, Arkansas state Sen. Percy Malone and his wife, Donna, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, created the AllCare Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment. Recipients willRead the story …
Endowments Expand Mike Overstreet’s Legacy at UM
Major gift strengthens eight areas of Ole Miss important to family
December 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Helen Graeber Overstreet knew how her late husband, Mike Overstreet, felt about the University of Mississippi. When she was ready to expand his legacy, she turned to their alma mater to establish six endowments that will impact the university for generations to come. “I knew where his heart was, and I knewRead the story …
Friends Establish Scholarship to Honor Women’s Council President
Surprise gift pays tribute to Mary Susan Gallien-Clinton, will benefit students for generations
December 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Christmas came early for Mary Susan Gallien-Clinton, chair of the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. Friends of the Naples, Florida, resident surprised her with a scholarship endowment in her name. The donors asked to remain anonymous. “While the revered scholarship may bear my name, this generous family has afforded tremendous opportunitiesRead the story …