OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum staff invites families to join them for the second family activity day of the semester on Saturday (Oct. 17). The museum classrooms and lobby will be filled with fun activities during the free drop-in event that runs from 10 a.m. to noon. This event features the themeRead the story …
Go ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ on Family Activity Day
University Museum to host free drop-in event Oct. 17
October 14, 2015 by
PRIZM Ensemble Coming to Ford Center
Oct. 13 show to also feature music department faculty members
October 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Memphis-based PRIZM Ensemble and members of the University of Mississippi Department of Music will perform together Tuesday (Oct. 13) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students, available at the Ole MissRead the story …
Nairobi Chamber Chorus to Perform at Ford Center
Free Oct. 12 show part of Southeastern U.S. tour for group
October 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Nairobi Chamber Chorus will perform a free concert featuring traditional Kenyan folk songs Monday (Oct. 12) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. No tickets are required for the 7:30 p.m. show. Founded in October 2005 by director Ken Wakia, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus performsRead the story …
Opera Rising Stars Concert Series Coming to Ford Center
Performance features some of opera's favorite arias, duets and classic performances
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will continue its Artist Series Monday (Sept. 28) with a performance by the Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series. The concert series tour allows opera fans around the country to see these extraordinary young performers beginning their careers. The event is to includeRead the story …
Family Activity Day Returns Saturday with Outdoor Fun
University Museum offers art, nature activities with Lets Move! at Bailey's Woods
September 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum and Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi are partnering for a day of art and nature during this weekend’s Family Activity Day. The Let’s Move! Family Activity Day, set for Saturday (Sept. 19), features fun activities exploring art and nature along the Bailey’s Woods trail. The drop-in event runsRead the story …
UM Museum to Unveil Abstract Sculpture Collection
Ben Butler’s modern woodworking, cast sculpting style brings new perspective to viewers
September 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum is unveiling its next exhibit, “Intervals and Disturbances,” this week. The collection, which features the work of abstract sculptor Ben Butler, opened Tuesday (Sept. 8) and will be on display until Dec. 18. An opening reception is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 10). The reception coincidesRead the story …
Alumni and Friends Provide Record $133 Million to Support University
Private support sustains UM and propels academics, research, athletics across campuses
August 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Private donors and foundations committed a record $133 million to support programs, facilities and students at the University of Mississippi during the fiscal year that ended June 30, allowing the university to maintain its momentum despite a continuing difficult financial climate for higher education. The strong private support, all directed to specificRead the story …
Keeping the Flame
Oklahoma City alumni help UM accounting school continue to excel
July 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Ed and Barbara Krei, the University of Mississippi is the place where it all came together – friendship, networking, young love and, most importantly, lasting and valuable educations. Longtime UM supporters, the couple established the Edward Krei Lectureship in Accountancy in 2009. This year, they have generously elevated their endowment toRead the story …
‘CSI’ Gets Real at UM Forensics Camp
Students get hands-on experience with technology to help solve simulated crimes
July 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The crime scene was cordoned off. A methamphetamine lab operator there had been killed in an apparent botched robbery attempt. Samples were taken to be analyzed, which helped investigators identify a suspect. The situation played out like the plot in a TV crime drama. But the blood wasn’t real – it was only barbecueRead the story …
Mossing Left Lasting Mark at UM
Endowment celebrates and continues efforts of Susan Mossing
July 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Michael Mossing, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has committed a generous gift to the UM Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to honor and memorialize his late wife, UM administrator, counselor and educator Susan Mossing. The Susan Lynn Mossing Memorial Endowment will provide supportRead the story …