OXFORD, Miss. – The AGB Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education has selected Steven Holley, vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Mississippi, to participate in its 2024 class of future higher education leaders. Holley is among 27 participants from institutions around the country to participate in the institute’s fifthRead the story …
Vice Chancellor Selected for AGB Higher Ed Institute
Steven Holley among 27 chosen nationally
June 9, 2023 by
Oxford Student Makes Voter Registration Honor Roll
Alex Mobley among 175 recognized nationally for efforts and success
June 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has named University of Mississippi sophomore Alex Mobley to its 2023 Student Voting Honor Roll for his efforts to register new voters. The Chinese and mathematics major from Oxford is among 175 college students from across the country selected to the Honor Roll, which recognizes studentsRead the story …
University to Host Girls State for the First Time
High school juniors head to Ole Miss for weeklong leadership training for young men and women
May 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is set to host both Girls and Boys State for the first time ever. The American Legion-sponsored events will bring hundreds of high school juniors to campus in May and June for a week of activities designed “to develop tomorrow’s informed, responsible citizens.” While Boys State, slated forRead the story …
World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, Festival Returns
Annual event's 48th season set for May 26-28 at Oxford, UM venues
May 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anyone who enjoys ragtime, jazz, blues, honky-tonk, boogie or novelty songs is in for a good time as the 48th annual World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival returns Memorial Day weekend in Oxford and at the University of Mississippi. Scheduled for May 26-28, the festival’s sixth season in Oxford followsRead the story …
Faculty Members Honored With Top Research, Teaching Awards
English professor first humanities faculty member chosen for top research award
May 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi recognized three professors who have demonstrated exceptional teaching, research, creativity and service on Friday (May 12) during the 2023 spring faculty meeting in Fulton Chapel. The university honored Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English and creative writing, with the Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award, the university’s highest honorRead the story …
News You Can Use: Dispelling Myths About Natural Remedies
UM pharmacy professor addresses some of the most common misconceptions
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dietary supplements come with a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. Still, a University of Mississippi pharmacy expert advises users to know exactly what they can and cannot do. Hayley Prescott, instructional assistant professor of pharmacy, said that she advocates for being the most informedRead the story …
University Honors Staff Members Earning Degrees
Annual Red and Blue Celebration recognizes 29 employees for overcoming challenges
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Earning a degree while working full time is an accomplishment worthy of celebration. Twenty-six University of Mississippi staff members who succeeded at this task were recognized Wednesday (May 10) at the annual Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. During the ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, ProvostRead the story …
Campus Memorial Service Scheduled Thursday
University to pay tribute to students, faculty, staff and emeriti who died in 2022-23
May 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will honor members of the Ole Miss family who died during 2022-23 at an annual campuswide Memorial Ceremony, set for 4 p.m. Thursday (May 4) in Paris Yates Chapel. “When we lose a member of our university community, we feel deep sorrow individually and collectively,” Chancellor Glenn BoyceRead the story …
Two UM Employees Honored for Service to Students
Blake Adams and Ashleen Williams named recipients of annual Frist Awards
April 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated a commitment to “going the extra mile” to encourage and assist students have been honored for their outstanding service. This year’s Frist Student Service Award honorees are Ashleen Williams, assistant professor and senior Barksdale fellow in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, and BlakeRead the story …
UM Choirs to Perform ‘… and Justice for All’
May 3 event features original composition, message of world peace
April 26, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Choirs will present a concert of original music encouraging world peace May 3. The combined choirs will perform Kyle Pederson’s “… and Justice for All” at 7:30 p.m. in Nutt Auditorium. Admission is free. The concert is one of the university’s final events celebrating its 60th anniversary ofRead the story …