OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Slavery Research Group is sponsoring a lecture by alumnus Robert Reece on Friday (Oct. 13) in Barnard Observatory. Reece plans to discuss his research on current school inequality and how these patterns are linked to the past. The lecture, at 3:30 p.m. in the Tupelo Room, is freeRead the story …
Slavery Research Group Hosts Lecture on Educational Inequality
Alumnus Robert Reece will discuss research on racialized social outcomes
October 12, 2017 by
Counselor Education Clinic Offers Services to Community
Facility provides learning environment for students and specialized resource for patients
October 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Counselor Education Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment provides resources to the entire Lafayette County and Oxford community, including assistance for all ages and for a broad range of issues. Founded in 2015, the clinic, known as COPE, is staffed with two doctoral students and 14 graduate-level counselors-in-training.Read the story …
Fourth Annual Rebel Trail Challenge Set for November
Runners of all ages invited to face obstacles on 5-mile course
October 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation invites contestants of all ages to compete in the annual Rebel Trail Challenge next month at the South Campus Rail Trail. This is the fourth year that Ole Miss Campus Recreation is hosting the challenge event, set for 2 p.m. Nov. 5. The raceRead the story …
Deadline to Register for Study Abroad Wintersession is Wednesday
Students encouraged to consider options for educational experiences this winter
October 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The deadline to apply for University of Mississippi Wintersession study abroad programs is Wednesday (Oct. 11). The Study Abroad Office is offering four programs during the upcoming Wintersession, ranging from international business to a close-up look at British theater. “Faculty at UM teach a group of students overseas for winter, spring breakRead the story …
Southern Photography Exhibits on Display at UM in October
Selections from the Do Good Fund collection explore the region and its culture
October 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and Department of Art and Art History are collaborating to host a variety of photography exhibitions and events on campus during October. “NOW: Contemporary Southern Photography” is on display in Gallery 130, in Meek Hall. The photo selections are from the DoRead the story …
University Museum Receives $5,000 LOFT Grant for Education
Funds will help create mobile gallery and new educational spaces
September 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow has awarded $5,000 to the University of Mississippi Museum’s education department. The grant was awarded as part of LOFT’s annual night of giving more than $27,000 to local community nonprofit organizations. The museum was selected from six competitive education category applicants. The grant will be usedRead the story …
Journalism School Acquires Online Training Center
UM will maintain NewsLab and add new material by faculty and students
September 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi soon will take over operation of the online journalism training center NewsLab. The website will be transferred officially to the journalism school on Oct. 2. The site was launched in 1998 with a grant from the Park Foundation. NewsLabRead the story …
Gilman Scholarship Program Encourages Study Abroad
Application period open through Oct. 3
September 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program is accepting applications for the spring and summer 2018 study abroad and internship programs through Oct. 3. The University of Mississippi Study Abroad Office offers multiple study abroad programs year-round, and the national Gilman Scholarship is a competitive grant program that enables students of limitedRead the story …
Overby Center Fall Lineup Focuses on State’s History
Opening program Tuesday looks at journalists covering university's 1962 integration
September 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics begins its 11th year at the University of Mississippi with emphasis on the state’s 200th birthday and a program about the role of journalists during the crisis surrounding the integration of the school 55 years ago. The opening program, at 4 p.m. Tuesday (Sept.Read the story …
Several Construction Projects Progressing on Campus
Work includes new facilities for students, faculty and staff to learn and work
September 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, and campus planners are working to create the best possible space for students to learn, discover and live. Several construction projects are underway on campus that, when completed, will provide state-of-the-art facilities for students, faculty and staff. These projects include: OleRead the story …