OXFORD, Miss. – Get your best dance moves ready: RebelTHON 2022 is set for Saturday (Feb. 26). The University of Mississippi‘s 10th annual student-driven dance marathon to raise funds for the Children’s of Mississippi Hospital, at the UM Medical Center, takes place from noon to midnight in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union.Read the story …
RebelTHON to Hit Dance Floor this Weekend
10th annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network hospital offers fun events for all
February 24, 2022 by
Daniell Mattern Named Inaugural Stefani-Miller Chair
Chemistry professor recognized for excellence in teaching students, STEM research
February 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Daniell Mattern, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has been named to a new endowed chair established to bolster teaching and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. With a gift of $1.5 million, Dr. Rhett Atkinson and his wife, Elaine, established the Doctors Andrew Stefani andRead the story …
Overcoming Obstacles, Onward and Upward
Civil engineering alumnus Michael Hobbs defies odds to emerge successful
February 22, 2022 by
Michael Hobbs (BSCE 19) is a shining example of tenacity and triumph. Faced with seemingly insurmountable problems such as financial obstacles as an undergraduate, the University of Mississippi alumnus overcame all the odds to finish college and build a successful career. The Clarksdale native decided to attend Ole Miss because the engineering program was wellRead the story …
A Labor of Love for HGTV Star and Alumnus Ben Napier
Napier crafts desk from Rowan Oak wood and donates it to UM English department
February 16, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alumni give back to their alma maters in many ways, including contributing their time, money and expertise. That includes HGTV star and University of Mississippi alumnus Ben Napier, who has found unique ways to give back to the university through his skills and craftsmanship. Ben and his wife and co-star, Erin Napier,Read the story …
Learn to Manage Blood Pressure and Heart Health
February 15, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In honor of Heart Health Month, University of Mississippi employees are invited to participate in training to learn to prevent and control hypertension and heart disease. The training, at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 23), is slated for the Garland Annex, Room 102. Anita Kipping, a registered nurse at Employee Health Service, willRead the story …
Eight Speakers Slated for 2022 TEDxUniversityofMississippi Event
Presenters will address theme of 'New Avenues' during in-person forum at Ford Center
February 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight exciting speakers will explore ‘New Avenues’ in the arts and sciences for the seventh annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi, set for Feb. 22 at the University of Mississippi. The in-person event begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are free but must be reserved through theRead the story …
Secret Lives of Middle-Aged Stars Topic for Hybrid Oxford Science Cafe
Delta State professor to discuss life cycles, magnetism during Feb. 15 in-person/virtual event
February 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life cycles and magnetism of stars is the topic for a hybrid Oxford Science Cafe scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 15) and organized by University of Mississippi physics and astronomy faculty researchers. The program will be held in-person at Heartbreak (formerly Uptown) Coffee, 265 North Lamar Ave., Suite G, and hosted onRead the story …
Canine Crime Fighter Coming to Ford Center in ‘Dog Man: The Musical’
Hilarious hijinks promise family-friendly entertainment for Feb. 12 matinee
February 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Can a dog-headed policeman break into song and dance, chew on a couch and catch the world’s most evil cloned cat, all before lunch? These and other questions will be answered when “Dog Man: The Musical” takes center stage Saturday (Feb. 12) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing ArtsRead the story …
Celebrated Primatologist Set for Honors College Spring Convocation
Feb. 7 event also includes poster session and Barksdale Award winners
February 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned primatologist and explorer Mireya Mayor is the keynote speaker for the spring convocation of the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, set for Monday (Feb. 7). The annual event, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.Read the story …
UM Student Wins National Collegiate Honors Council Portz Scholarship
Brigitte Lewis' research could stimulate awareness of erased histories
January 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A graduate of the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the National Collegiate Honors Council. Brigitte A. Lewis, who graduated summa cum laude in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in African American studies and English, and minors in in creative writing andRead the story …