With your help, Ole Miss students could soon have access to a brand new video and recording studio. Students have expressed the need for more technology in the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library; specifically, a place to create and edit video, as multimedia has become a constant in coursework. The library will launch aRead the story …
Oxford Conference for the Book Highlights Margaret Walker
Sessions are free, open to the public
March 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A National Book Award winner, popular television show writers and a centennial birthday commemoration are all planned for the 2015 Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 25-27. Presented by the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and Square Books, the 22nd annual conference is dedicated to MississippiRead the story …
Students Carry on Torch
Scholarships pay tribute to former Speaker of the House, attorney Tim Ford
March 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is mourning the loss of dedicated alumnus Tim Ford – who was a longtime speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, successful attorney and strong proponent of education – and students are being encouraged to expand his rich legacy of public service. The Tim Ford Public Service ScholarshipRead the story …
Fantasia Performance Postponed
Concert to be rescheduled at a later date
March 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Due to the severity of the road conditions and in the interest of the safety of all those traveling, tonight’s FANTASiA concert sponsored by the University of Mississippi Black Alumni Association at the Gertrude C. Ford Center has been postponed. A new date for the concert will be scheduled as soon asRead the story …
Pharmacy School Teams with Summer College for High School Students
Rising high school seniors with interest in science encouraged to apply
March 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has partnered with the Summer College for High School Students to offer college courses to rising seniors. SCHS is a residential program on the university’s Oxford campus that awards academic credit for classes taught by UM faculty. While earning college credit, participants also get aRead the story …
Fantastic Fantasia Coming to Ford Center
'American Idol' and Grammy winner expected to wow her UM fans with March 5 show
February 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi electrical engineering student Michael Simeon continues to rise on the popular “American Idol” competition show, former winner Fantasia Barrino is preparing to perform on the Ole Miss campus. The Grammy-winning singer and third season winner of “American Idol” performs March 5 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center forRead the story …
Music of the South Concert Series Continues with Rory Block
Monday performance at the Ford Center blends traditional and new blues with folk stylings
February 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Blues artist Rory Block performs Monday (Feb. 23) at the Studio Theatre of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts as the Music of the South Concert Series continues at the University of Mississippi. The 7:30 p.m. show is also sponsored by the UM Center for the Study of SouthernRead the story …
Like Father, Like Son
Johnson family continues generous support of Ole Miss athletics
February 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Like many faithful University of Mississippi alumni, Jackson native Michael Johnson grew up an avid fan of the Rebels – a legacy instilled in him by his father, Larry L. Johnson. Now, through their family foundation, the two have left a more tangible legacy to Ole Miss, having committed $250,000 to theRead the story …
Bela Fleck and the Knights Perform Thursday at Ford Center
Show blends elements of classical, country, bluegrass, jazz and world music
February 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stretch your understanding of the banjo and what it can do Thursday evening (Feb. 5), when Bela Fleck and the Knights come to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts for an evening of music that defies easy categorization. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets areRead the story …
Billy Crews Hired as Education Development Officer
Former Daily Journal executive joins UM in fundraising role
January 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Longtime newspaper executive and public education proponent Billy Crews has joined the University of Mississippi as the new development officer for its School of Education. Crews’ position is a new one, in which he will head fundraising efforts from within the school in collaboration with the UM Foundation. “I believe the School of EducationRead the story …