OXFORD, Miss. – Debaters representing the University of Mississippi recently were finalists at a national championship tournament hosted by the University of Alaska at Anchorage. Members of the Warren Debate Union earned a Top 4 finalist finish at the league’s inaugural in-person competition. Last fall, a group of British Parliamentary debate coaches from across theRead the story …
UM Team Places in Top 4 at National Debate Championship
Warren Debate Union among finalists at event hosted by University of Alaska at Anchorage
April 28, 2022 by
UM Band Getting Bigger, Better Practice Field
Chancellor Glenn Boyce announces $3.5 million commitment from the university, donors
April 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seeking to expand and improve outdoor rehearsal conditions, the University of Mississippi is committing $3.5 million to build a bigger, better practice field for its award-winning Pride of the South marching band. Chancellor Glenn Boyce made the announcement late Wednesday (April 27) afternoon at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …
Engineer’s Research Charting New Waters in Fluid Studies
Wen Wu receives EPSCoR grant to study applications of novel drag-reducing approach
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharks have a built-in drag-reducing system in the scales that line their bodies. A University of Mississippi mechanical engineer is trying to use that same approach to make airplanes go faster and use less fuel, help pipelines pump more oil with less effort and even help doctors treat chronic lung ailments. WenRead the story …
Mark Loftin to Deliver Last Lecture Friday
Retiring School of Applied Sciences associate dean to share reflections in Bryant Hall
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jasper Mark Loftin, associate dean of the School of Applied Sciences and professor of exercise science at the University of Mississippi, will present the Mortar Board’s Last Lecture on Friday (April 29), during the last class session of the last day of classes for the academic year. The lecture, at 4 p.m.Read the story …
UM Memorial Service Scheduled for April 28
University to pay tribute to students, faculty and staff lost in 2021-22
April 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will honor members of the Ole Miss family it lost over the past year during an annual campuswide Memorial Ceremony set for Thursday (April 28). The university’s traditional ceremony for those lost in 2021-22 is set for 4 p.m. at Paris-Yates Chapel. “At the University of Mississippi, weRead the story …
African Cultural Night Set for Friday
Student-led event will feature dance, music, fashion, food and performance
April 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The African Caribbean Student Association at the University of Mississippi hosts its annual African Cultural Night on campus Friday (April 22). The free event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Ole Miss Student Union, Auditorium 124, features music, dance, fashion and a special performance. African cuisine will be served on theRead the story …
Civil Engineering Team Restores Oxford’s Ladybug Bridge
UM ASCE students, Oxford School District collaborate to enhance beloved, local landmark
April 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Almost 20 years ago, an Oxford High School student participated in an Introduction to Engineering class and envisioned the creation of a ladybug-covered bridge. After building a model of the bridge, the student shared it with University of Mississippi civil engineering faculty, students and local professionals, who helped the concept become aRead the story …
Center for Practical Ethics Restarts Policy Talks Series
Thursday event to examine role of big data and tech and how they affect rural health care and policy
April 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A one-day conference on big data and tech in the delivery of rural health care is scheduled for Thursday (April 21) at the University of Mississippi. The idea to examine ethical issues surrounding big data and tech started with conversations between ethicists in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and researchers inRead the story …
Delta Conservation Topic for Hybrid Oxford Science Cafe
Biologist Jason Hoeksema to discuss balancing wetland preservation with agricultural needs
April 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Conservation in the Mississippi Delta is the topic for a hybrid Oxford Science Cafe featuring a University of Mississippi biology professor who is studying ways to square the need for agricultural land with the benefits of maintaining wetland habitats. The program will be held in person Tuesday (April 19) at Heartbreak Coffee,Read the story …
University Presents Celebration of Service Awards
Annual program recognizes achievements in research, learning, service and scholarship
April 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will recognize outstanding accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship Tuesday (April 12) during its annual Celebration of Service Awards. The program begins at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Commons Ballroom. Honors to be presented include the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award,Read the story …