OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2021-22 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. The inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects ofRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named 2021-22 Hall of Fame Inductees
Ole Miss students honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 8, 2022 by
UM-Sponsored Bilingual Health Fair Benefits Pontotoc Community
Area residents obtain valuable screenings and health information
April 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pontotoc area residents received cardiovascular and diabetes screenings and other health information Saturday (April 2) as part of a bilingual health fair sponsored by the University of Mississippi and nonprofit health care provider MississippiCare. UM faculty, staff and students worked with health care and public service providers to meet the health careRead the story …
Alumnus Selected for Prestigious Teacher Fellows Program
Christopher Fox among 31 nationwide in 2022 Knowles Teacher Initiative cohort
April 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Christopher Fox, a recent University of Mississippi alumnus embarking upon a teaching career at Oxford High School, has been selected for inclusion in a prestigious teacher fellows program. Fox, who earned his bachelor’s degree and doctoral in chemistry from UM, is among 31 teachers nationwide chosen by the Knowles Teacher Initiative forRead the story …
Women’s Empowerment Theme of UM Manufacturing Conference
Daylong event encourages women already in or considering STEM careers
April 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As Women’s History Month came to an end, female University of Mississippi students in STEM fields were strongly encouraged to empower themselves in the male-dominated manufacturing industry during a daylong conference. More than 150 participants met Thursday (March 31) at The Inn at Ole Miss for “Step Forward: Advancing Women in Manufacturing,”Read the story …
UM Hosting Bilingual Health Fair Saturday in Pontotoc
Free 3-hour event providing screenings, vaccinations and information to public
March 31, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Residents of Pontotoc and neighboring counties are invited to a free, bilingual health fair, hosted by several University of Mississippi departments, on Saturday (April 2). The event begins at 9 a.m. at First Choice Bank Gateway Pavilion, 139 West Reynolds St. in Pontotoc. Participants can obtain services including lipid panels, hemoglobin A1CRead the story …
Student-driven UM Big Event Supports Community Projects
Nearly 1,500 volunteers set to complete service projects across Oxford and Lafayette County
March 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sponsors of the University of Mississippi‘s annual Big Event, set for Saturday (April 2), are expanding in-person activities. The Big Event is an annual day of service in which student volunteers work on community service projects throughout the Ole Miss campus and Oxford-Lafayette County community. Volunteers will focus their efforts this yearRead the story …
Essential Education Kits Providing Support for Student Teachers
Donations fund school supplies, gas cards for future educators
March 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The student teaching experience for University of Mississippi education majors has become a little easier, thanks to a new support program and its generous benefactors. Every education major getting ready to begin their student teaching gets an Essential Education Kit, which was created to provide student teachers with school supplies and gasRead the story …
CME Hosting ‘Women in Manufacturing’ Conference
Daylong event March 31 at Inn at Ole Miss focused on encouraging women in STEM careers
March 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi is teaming with the Manufacturing Institute for a one-day conference to showcase possibilities for women to pursue STEM careers in manufacturing industries. “Step Forward: Advancing Women in Manufacturing” is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday (March 31) at The InnRead the story …
University Hosting Campuswide ‘Open House’ for Mississippi Day
Celebration to showcase best of UM programs, services and achievements
March 24, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi officials are inviting everyone to campus for a celebration of the state of Mississippi and the university’s contributions to its culture, education, health care and economy on April 9. Mississippi Day brings together all the university’s schools on the Oxford campus, with more than 70 departments offering an arrayRead the story …
Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Team with UM Choirs for Concert
Ford Center production features Beethoven's Ninth, 'Ode to Joy'
March 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An elegant evening of classical music awaits Friday (March 25) at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The UM Choirs, under the direction of Donald Trott and Elizabeth Hearn, will join with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Memphis Symphony Chorus to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9Read the story …