OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Department of Writing and Rhetoric and Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will sponsor a lecture on “Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age” March 21 in Fulton Chapel. The 6 p.m. lecture is open to the public. Alexander Heffner, host of “The Open Mind” on PBS, will discuss theRead the story …
Lecture Examines ‘Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age’
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS' 'The Open Mind,' to speak March 21 at UM
March 6, 2019 by
‘Art of Identification’ Showcases Beauty of Birds at UM Museum
Artist David Allen Sibley to visit campus for events in early April
February 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The diversity and beauty of North American bird life are on display at the University of Mississippi Museum, where a collection of watercolors by self-taught bird illustrator, ornithologist and author David Allen Sibley is open for viewing. “The Art of Identification” runs through Sept. 7 at the museum. An opening reception isRead the story …
Arianne Hartono Aces Academics and Athletics
After winning the NCAA singles tennis championship, the Ole Miss graduate is going pro
June 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student-athlete Arianne Hartono has faced such challenges as recuperating from a broken wrist her freshman year and missing as many as three out of five days of classes during the weeks when she had to travel to away matches. Considering such challenges, Hartono’s accomplishments are all the more impressiveRead the story …
Annual Big Event Expected to Draw Thousands of Student Volunteers
Effort delivers service to the community while building relationships
March 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The largest day of community service each year at the University of Mississippi, known as the Big Event, already has thousands of students registered to say “thank you” to residents of Oxford and Lafayette County. This year’s Big Event, set for Saturday (March 24), will begin at 8 a.m. at The PavilionRead the story …
RebelTHON Fundraiser Again Exceeds Expectations
UM dance marathon raises more than $265,000 for Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital
March 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The annual RebelTHON dance marathon at the University of Mississippi exceeded all expectations from years past by raising a record-breaking $265,912.30 to aid children in need of medical treatments. After last year’s fundraising goal of $150,000 was exceeded by nearly $20,000, the RebelTHON committee set a goal of $225,000 to benefit theRead the story …
Ole Miss Outdoors’ Dog Sledding Trip a Howling Good Time
Excursion to Ely, Minnesota, also includes visit to International Wolf Center
February 20, 2018 by
It’s my first time dog sledding, and I’m standing on a platform, bundled up like a polar explorer and holding onto a bar behind a sled while five Canadian Inuit dogs eagerly wait to hear “Ready, hike!” Most people think of “Mush” as the command for dog sledding. But “Ready, hike!” is better. “Ready” getsRead the story …
6 Reasons to Go to the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion
Comedy show, concert and awards gala among highlights of weekend event
January 9, 2018 by
If the expanded series of events is any indication, the 18th University of Mississippi Black Alumni Reunion, scheduled for March 1-4, will be the biggest and best one ever. “We hopefully added something for everyone,” said Torie Marion-White (BSCJ 07), assistant director of alumni affairs. “We have a great offering of activities and events andRead the story …
Debra J. Moore Bids Farewell to UM
Associate professor of social work, field education director retires
January 9, 2018 by
After having served the University of Mississippi faithfully for more than two decades, Debra J. Moore (MA 98, PhD 06) decided to retire at the end of 2017. Twenty-one years ago, she started at the university by teaching a couple of social work courses, and that successful experience led to full-time employment as an assistantRead the story …
Mae Bertha Carter’s Legacy
Seven of civil rights icon’s children earned UM degrees
January 9, 2018 by
Mae Bertha Carter’s high-profile battle to end school segregation in the Mississippi Delta in the 1960s led to her home being sprayed with bullets, but, ultimately, eight of her children graduated from the previously all-white Drew High School. Seven of her children went on to earn degrees from the University of Mississippi. The Carter family’sRead the story …