OXFORD, Miss. – Putting together 1,000-piece Lego displays is a regular occurrence at the home of Christie Rogers. Her dining room table is home to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, an entire cityscape with three-story buildings, a police station, Avengers characters and Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine. “The feeling of accomplishment you get when you’ve struggled, tried every possibleRead the story …
New UM Academic Adviser Enjoys Building Structures and Futures
BGS program counselor helps students construct an academic pathway to successful careers
August 25, 2016 by
Ford Center’s Fall Lineup Filled with Variety
August 1, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts has a season schedule that does not disappoint, featuring something for everyone, including children’s shows, a critically acclaimed comedian and musical performances. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this fall: – “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth Tour” by Lewis Black,Read the story …
UM High School Expands Staff and Offerings
Online program adds full-time staff to meet increasing enrollments
July 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 250 high school students from around the world are finding the right fit in their educational journey through the University of Mississippi High School, which continues to meet the growing need for options that help students complete individual high school courses as well as complete degrees online. After graduating 14Read the story …
UM Foundation Welcomes New Development Officer
Former private school president brings deep fundraising experience
July 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Illinois native Barbara Daush might be working in Arkansas today if the Razorbacks had won their 1961 opening game against Ole Miss. Instead, the University of Mississippi Foundation’s new regional development officer is proud to be a Rebel. “My sister, who is nine years older than I, wanted to go south toRead the story …
UM Museum to Host Olympic-Themed Family Activity Day
Event offers a free day of art and fun for all ages
July 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum hosts its first Family Activity Day of the summer on Saturday (July 23) with a fun-filled morning of art, learning and activities surrounding an Olympic Games theme. Parents are invited to bring their children to the event, set for 10 a.m. to noon, which celebrates the 2016 SummerRead the story …
Alumna Hopes to Assist Students with Disabilities
Graham makes gift to support services, increase awareness, honor family
July 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tana Graham believes the more successful students are in their college studies, the more successful they can be in their professional careers. That’s one thought behind her new gift to support the Office of Student Disability Services at the University of Mississippi. The Oxford resident also hopes the gift helps erase theRead the story …
Visit the UM Museum This Week for First Friday Free Sketch
June 29, 2016 by
Visitors to the University of Mississippi Museum have an opportunity to create and take home their own masterpiece souvenir this summer during First Friday Free Sketch Day. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, (July 1) and Aug. 5, aspiring artists of all skill levels and ages can drop in to sketch an image ofRead the story …
Stadium Expansion to Feature Bell Tower
Lloyd family supports construction with additional gift
June 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi football fans are accustomed to the sounds of the Grove on game day – the chatter of classmates reuniting, the laughter of children playing catch, the rousing horns and drums of the Pride of the South, the cheers as Rebels parade along the Walk of Champions – but inRead the story …
UM Administrators Say Thank You to Donors
More than 480 alumni and friends receive calls of gratitude
June 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter surprised a number of alumni and friends recently, when he called to personally thank them for their financial support. Vitter participated in UM’s fourth annual “Thank You Power Hour” along with academic deans, faculty and staff members who volunteered to spend an hour calling moreRead the story …
Will Stroud Joins Forward Together
Young alumnus supports campaign for athletics excellence
May 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Aircraft manufacturer Cirrus published a tagline to describe its SR22-model personal prop plane: “Make your life possible.” At only 29 years old, Will Stroud has done just that. The University of Mississippi alumnus, a former restaurant owner and CEO of a Dallas-based investment firm, is a self-made millionaire who recently contributed $125,000Read the story …