OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi doctoral student has earned the opportunity to represent the university in the Southeastern Conference Three Minute Thesis competition next spring. Harish Chander, a doctoral student in the health and kinesiology program, was awarded the grand prize based upon the presentation of his thesis research about the “Impact onRead the story …
Archives for 2013
Graduate Students Sum Up Research in Three Minutes
Students compete in inaugural 3MT Competition for a chance to attend the SEC finals
December 2, 2013 by
Grand Ole Christmas, Ole Miss Tree Lighting Set Festive Holiday Mood
Tree lighting, ice skating, card making and story reading provide holiday cheer for community
December 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be transformed for the holidays. The lighting of the campus Christmas tree and a Grand Ole Christmas will take place Wednesday (Dec. 4) with activities in and around the Student Union. All events are free and open to the public. “The Student Activities Association takes prideRead the story …
Annual Gingerbread Village Brings Holiday Cheer
Santa schedules a visit, chorus to perform during festivities at the Ford Center
November 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will host 12 days of holiday fun Dec. 9-20, with the annual Gingerbread House Village and special events. The village will open for display from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, with a ribbon cutting and creator’s reception following at 6 p.m. TheRead the story …
What We’re Thankful For
November 28, 2013 by
Faculty and staff across campus share what they’re thankful for this holiday season.
Annual Square Toast for Scholarships Creates a Winter Wonderland
Fundraising event set for Dec. 5 on the Oxford Square
November 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty and students in the University of Mississippi’s Department of Nutrition and Hospitality have been working hard this semester to put together the 2013 Square Toast for Scholarships, a one-night event of wine, food and silent auction with a purpose. This year’s event, the sixth annual fundraiser, is set for 5-9 p.m.Read the story …
Immaculate Deflection Film to Air Nov. 27 on MPB
Game remembered as one of the wildest finishes in storied history of Ole Miss-MSU series
November 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Only a few college football games are discussed months or years after the crowd leaves the stadium. Even fewer get their own name, such as “Wide Right” (Florida State-Miami, 1991), “Punt Bama Punt” (Alabama-Auburn, 1972) or “The Play” (California-Stanford, 1982). Mississippi has its own version of a gridiron contest so memorable thatRead the story …
Ford Center to Display Photos of Entertainment Icons
Jack Mitchell collection spans more than three decades of singers, dancers, actors and other artists
November 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Jack Mitchell Photo Collection, which serves as a of who’s who among artists, actors, performers and others of the 1960s forward, opens Friday (Nov. 15) in the lobby of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibition runs through March 7, 2014. The exhibit is on loan fromRead the story …
ME Alumnus Making Career Strides at Baker Hughes
Field engineer Nick Turner balances field, laboratory experiences while taking on new responsibilities
November 21, 2013 by
After Nicholas Turner earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mississippi in 2010, the Austin, Texas, native began working for Baker Hughes, an oilfield service company. As a field engineer III in the company’s Southeast Area Technical Group, he provides technical support to all employees from Louisiana and Arkansas all theRead the story …
International Student Finds UM Experience, Studies Enjoyable
Electrical engineering major Demba Komma adjusting well to new life at Ole Miss
November 21, 2013 by
Students from many locations arrive at the University of Mississippi ready to begin a new educational experience. However, some students are further from home than others. Demba Komma of the West African Republic of The Gambia is one of those students. Komma, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, learned about the universityRead the story …
UM Safe Ride Program in Place for the Weekend
System for student transportation to and from Square will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
November 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will have a “safe ride for students” system in place this weekend, with three buses running nightly from several locations to the Oxford Square. The new bus system will run 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The ride is open only to students, and student IDs mustRead the story …