OXFORD, Miss. – A distinguished student organization at the University of Mississippi has selected James Meredith as the namesake for its 2022-23 class of members. On Oct. 1, 1962, Meredith became the first African American to enroll at the university. Each spring, the outgoing class of the Columns Society is responsible for naming the newRead the story …
James Meredith Honored by Student Organization
Columns Society class named for civil rights icon who integrated university 60 years ago
October 13, 2022 by
Distinguished Alumni to Share Insights at Honors Convocation
Members of Barksdale family also returning for Honors College's 25th anniversary
October 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A trio of successful Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College alumni are returning to the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 13) for the fall Honors Convocation. The theme for the convocation is “The Transformational Power of Honors Education at the University of Mississippi.” Former NASA engineer Markeeva Morgan, Nisolo founder-CEO Patrick Woodyard,Read the story …
Barbour, Lott to Speak for ‘Moving Mississippi Forward’
Former government officials to discuss strategies for facing state's challenges
October 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former Gov. Haley Barbour and retired U.S. Sen. Trent Lott are coming to the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 13) to discuss how future leaders can come together to continue moving Mississippi and the United States forward. Scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, “MovingRead the story …
Timothy Yenter Named Associate Dean of Honors College
New administrator to assist seniors in creating capstone projects
October 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Through his new role as associate dean for capstone projects in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi, Timothy Yenter wants to “set students free to achieve things beyond what they can imagine.” Capstone projects are scholarly, pre-professional or creative works that students complete in their junior andRead the story …
Engineering Professor Evaluates Traffic Signal Effectiveness
Amir Mehrara Molan awarded $99,000 grant to study benefits, drawbacks of three-phase lights
October 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi civil engineer is expanding his research on what could be the next generation of U.S. intersection design. At the heart of Amir Mehrara Molan’s study is the three-phase traffic signal. A traffic phase is defined as the green, change and clearance intervals in a cycle assigned to specifiedRead the story …
Education Majors Captivate Local Students with Storytelling
Students read to fourth-graders for Week of Service, 60th anniversary of integration celebration
September 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fourth-grade students at Lafayette Upper Elementary School listened attentively Tuesday (Sept. 27) as Jessica Crocker read a picture book about a janitor who became a college graduate. The University of Mississippi senior read from “Pass It On!” (Two Sylvias Press, 2017) by Gloria J. McEwen Burgess as part of a Week ofRead the story …
Two UM Staff Make Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals List
Anna Lauren Heavener and Shawnboda Mead honored for community work, leadership and service
September 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Eagle and Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce have named two University of Mississippi staff members among 20 LOU young professionals under age 40 being recognized for their volunteerism, leadership and service in the community. Anna Lauren Heavener, success coach in the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, and ShawnbodaRead the story …
UM Ranks Top in State for Getting a Job After Graduation
Honor marks sixth consecutive year of recognition; Ole Miss among only two SEC schools listed
September 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than nine in 10 recent University of Mississippi graduates have found and kept a job after graduation. That is why Zippia.com named UM the best college in Mississippi for getting a job for the sixth consecutive year. The ranking considers the most recent College Scorecard data released by the U.S. DepartmentRead the story …
Education Students Plan Week of Service Sept. 26-30
Seniors to read 'Pass It On' to Lafayette elementary school students
September 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior education majors at the University of Mississippi will read a book to area elementary school students as part of their Week of Service in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. The UM School of Education is partnering with the Lafayette County school district Sept. 26-30. Seniors majoring inRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Turns 10
Thriving UM-MSU collaboration continues to produce dedicated future educators for state's schools
September 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine years ago, the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program was created to address the severe teacher shortage in Mississippi public schools. Approaching its 10th anniversary, METP has become an honors college-style program within the University of Mississippi School of Education, producing a steady stream of high-performing teachers committed to serving K-12 studentsRead the story …