OXFORD, Miss. – Groups of University of Mississippi students are working with Lafayette County and Oxford volunteers to improve community organizations and inspire junior high males to further their education. Members of the university’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of Volunteer Services, McLean Institute and other campus organizations are teaming withRead the story …
Students Join Community for MLK Day of Service
Events to include mentoring middle school students, community projects
January 4, 2014 by
UM Doctoral Student Remembered as a Determined Spirit
Kevser Ermin Memorial Lecture will honor passionate, dedicated student and instructor
January 3, 2014 by
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 …
Start the New Year with ArtZone 2014
ArtZone classes at UM Museum provide education, artistic development for young children
December 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The New Year summons Oxford-area students to the University of Mississippi Museum‘s ArtZone program. Designed for children in grades K-6, the 12-week program runs from Jan. 28 to April 24 and offers participants an opportunity to explore their own creativity. “ArtZone is a unique after-school program in that it combines engaging artRead the story …
UM Museum to Create Interactive Learning Space
Grant provides funding for expansion of education programs
December 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent grant from the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow is helping the University of Mississippi Museum continue to build its educational programming. The museum plans to use the LOFT grant for $3,993 to create an interactive educational area within its existing classroom space. The goal will be to facilitate discovery andRead the story …
Ford Center Continues Annual Shakespeare Symposium
New schedule and performance will enhance the lecture program and strengthen campus participation
December 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With generous support from the Ford Foundation, the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will continue the annual Shakespeare Symposium, a crowd-favorite from the discontinued Oxford Shakespeare Festival. The symposium will be expanded to include a performance and will be rescheduled from the summer to the fall or spring semesterRead the story …
Generosity, Faith and Service
Capertons support UM with Ole Miss Women's Council scholarship
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Winston “Cape” and Barbara Caperton of Warrenton, Va., attended a recent Ole Miss football game as guests of Chancellor Dan Jones, in gratitude for their longtime support and for the establishment of the Barbara Caperton Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholarship Endowment. A native of Noxapater, Cape Caperton is a University of MississippiRead the story …
Anonymous Gift Provides Competitive Edge for Recruiting Brass Players
New scholarship will help deserving students participate in band and earn their UM degree
December 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An anonymous gift of $100,000 has been presented to the University of Mississippi Pride of the South Marching Band in honor of Chris Presley, the band’s drum major in 2010-2012. A Batesville native, Presley graduated in 2012. Besides his leadership and service through music, Presley was an Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholar, aRead the story …
Oxford Icon Leaves Major Support to Strengthen UM Library Resources
Hart assisted in editing the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
December 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Widely known for its rich literary tradition, Oxford attracts a wealth of people who love to read, study and discuss literature. Bibliophile Sue Hart was a force of nature in this environment, spending almost 20 years as a research librarian and publications editor at the University of Mississippi’s Center for the StudyRead the story …
Holidays Typically Bring Uptick in UM Counseling Center Visits
Range of counseling services available in person or through 24-hour crisis hot line over the season
December 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are often thought of as a joyous time, but the staff at the University of Mississippi Counseling Center know that the end of the year also brings more visits from people in need of their services. The end of the semester, including exam time, accountsRead the story …
Santa’s Workshop Arrives at UM Museum
Family activity day provides opportunities to make holiday crafts, decorate a gingerbread house
December 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi Museum will host Santa’s Workshop as its final family activity of 2013. This is one of the most fun and popular events held at the museum each year. The workshop is set for 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 7. It is free for museum members and $5 per family forRead the story …