OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has joined a consortium of institutions across the country dedicated to hazing prevention. Ole Miss is among the sixth cohort of colleges and universities in the Hazing Prevention Consortium. The three-year initiative pairs StopHazing‘s research and prevention experts with campus associates across the nation. “I am pleased thatRead the story …
University Joins Hazing Prevention Consortium
Three-year initiative to gather data, implement prevention strategies on campus
October 19, 2023 by
Intelligence Community Brings ‘City of Spies’ to Ole Miss
Professionals share experience, advice with Center for Intelligence and Security Studies students
October 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Center for Intelligence and Security Studies partnered with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to host a large group of intelligence community representatives Tuesday (Oct. 10) as a part of the “City of Spies Meets City of Oxford” symposium. Representatives from more than a dozen intelligenceRead the story …
Common Reading Experience Accepting Nominations for 2024 Book
Submit suggestions for next year's selection by Nov. 10
October 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every new student in the 2024-25 class of the University of Mississippi will have the same first homework assignment: Complete the Common Reading Experience. Since 2011, students, staff and faculty have suggested the book that will be delivered to incoming freshmen and transfer students ahead of their first year at Ole Miss.Read the story …
University to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
UM invites alumni, supporters to day of celebration on Nov. 6
October 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe 175 years of service to the state and nation with a celebration at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in front of the historic Lyceum. When Mississippi’s flagship university opened its doors on Nov. 6, 1848, with four faculty members and 80 students, it was poised to beRead the story …
Rowan Oak Welcomes Guests for ‘Before Faulkner’ Public Archaeology Day
Students aid in digging up antebellum history of Faulkner's historic homestead
October 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Sociology and Anthropology is partnering with Rowan Oak and the Oxford community to better understand the history of the property before it became William Faulkner’s home. Students are excavating the property surrounding the Mississippi landmark site this fall, searching for evidence of the people who livedRead the story …
News You Can Use: What Everyone Should Know About Adenovirus
University health professionals weigh in on adenovirus awareness, prevention
October 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As upper respiratory illness season moves into full swing, two University of Mississippi health professionals have some advice on dealing with a lesser-known but common malady: adenovirus. Adenoviruses are a common cause of upper respiratory illness that can manifest in many flu-like symptoms – such as coughing, fever, sore throat and acuteRead the story …
Local, National Talent to Sing the Blues at Annual Festival
Panel at UM Blues Archive to highlight history, importance of music to the South
October 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 12th annual Oxford Blues Festival will kick off three days of blues music with a free-to-the-public event at the University of Mississippi Blues Archive. The festival returns to the main stage on Oct. 12-14 with performances from Little Willie Farmer, Mizz Lowe and Cadillac Funk among the 14 scheduled artists andRead the story …
Professor to Study Mobile-Online Sports Betting for State Committee
Ron Rychlak meets with representatives to discuss challenges, benefits of legalizing online betting
October 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has appointed University of Mississippi law professor Ronald Rychlak to the state’s first mobile-online sports betting task force. House Bill 606, which passed by overwhelming vote in March, decreed that 13 experts across the state would be convened for the task force. The committee will study the intricaciesRead the story …
UM Community Finds Connection at Annual Longest Table
Event brings students, faculty, staff, community members together for dinner and discussions
October 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 members of the University of Mississippi community gathered for dinner and conversation Sunday (Oct. 1) afternoon in the Circle at the annual Longest Table. At the foot of the historic Lyceum, students, professors, staff and administrators sat down for a meal and engaged in conversation. The goal is toRead the story …
Yearlong Initiative to Promote, Study Wellness on Campus
Effort to help students, faculty, staff understand importance of social, mental and physical well-being
October 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is launching a new project to raise awareness of wellness services and assess the campus environment surrounding physical, mental and social health. The yearlong Chancellor’s GROVE Well-Being Initiative aims to help students, faculty and staff understand the importance of wellness and the challenges faced by individuals going throughRead the story …