OXFORD, Miss. – The International Academy of Astronautics has named University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon to its permanent committee on space solar power. As countries look to develop clean, efficient forms of power, the IAA formed the Permanent Committee on Space Solar Power to advise on ways of harnessing and delivering sunlight-powered energyRead the story …
Professor to Co-Chair International Astronautics Committee
Michelle Hanlon to serve on space solar power subcommittee
December 12, 2023 by
UM Graduate Chosen as 2023 Marshall Scholar
Jilkiah Bryant hopes to bring knowledge earned back to Mississippi
December 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The British government has named University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university’s history. Bryant, a 2023 graduate with a degree in public health and health sciences, plans to spend the next two years studying community healthRead the story …
Museum’s Holiday Keepsake Honors University’s 175th Anniversary
Annual memento features university's beloved champion tree
December 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its annual holiday keepsake, a commemorative edition to honor the university’s 175th anniversary. The memento features the university’s beloved state state champion northern catalpa tree, which is said to be as old as the university itself, said Melanie Antonelli, the museum’s curator and collections manager.Read the story …
University Honors Ole Miss 8 With Scholarships, Mentoring Program
53 years after expulsion, Ole Miss 8 commit to helping students achieve their dreams
November 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight Mississippi residents are the inaugural recipients of the University of Mississippi’s Ole Miss 8 Scholarship, an award commemorating the eight students expelled from campus after a peaceful protest in 1970. University police arrested 89 students in front of Fulton Chapel during a protest on the evening of Feb. 25, 1970. TheRead the story …
Rivals Ole Miss, MSU Rally for a Cause This Year in Egg Bowl Run
Cadets taking canned food donations ahead of weekend's 100-mile trek
November 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cadets from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University will relay nearly 100 miles across the state on Sunday (Nov. 19) for the annual Egg Bowl Run. Before hitting the field for the game on Thanksgiving, Ole Miss and the Bulldogs will compete to see who can collect the most cannedRead the story …
Center Marks 10 Years of Helping Students Find Success at Ole Miss
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience celebrates decade of helping students find home
November 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience is celebrating 10 years of helping students navigate the college experience and find success at Ole Miss. The center, which was created in 2013, has five units and 40 professionals dedicated to helping students find their niche on campus, said KyleRead the story …
Two UM Students, One Graduate Named Rhodes and Marshall Finalists
Three selected to final round of interviews for prestigious scholarships
November 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students and one recent graduate have been named as finalists for the prestigious Rhodes scholarships. One of them is also a finalist for the Marshall Scholarship. Jilkiah Bryant, who graduated in 2023 with a degree in public health and health sciences; Madeleine Dotson, a senior majoring in economics,Read the story …
UM Rated No.1 ‘Best for Vets’ University in the SEC, Top 5 Nationally
Ole Miss reaches record high in Military Times' university rankings
November 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, the Military Times has listed the University of Mississippi No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference and No. 5 nationally in its annual Best for Vets ranking. Military Times surveyed 325 colleges and universities across the nation for their resources, opportunities and success rates for veterans. Ole Miss hasRead the story …
Callings: Connecting Through Comedy
Ole Miss alumnus Mack Hubbell pursues career in New York City
November 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Backstage at “The Tonight Show,” Mack Hubbell (BS 19) reviews host Jimmy Fallon’s monologue with care, ensuring the jokes are sharp and accurate. The show’s success hinges on many elements, perhaps none as important as the comedic opening segment filled with timely jokes about the day’s news. As the monologue writers’ assistant,Read the story …
Callings: A Lifelong Passion and a Lasting Legacy
Charles Overby changes face of journalism in Mississippi
November 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tucked away on the second floor of Farley Hall is an office that not many people know about. The building’s facade may carry his name, but the man who sits behind the desk doesn’t look for notoriety or recognition, despite the fact that his legacy changed the landscape of journalism across Mississippi.Read the story …