OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been awarded the Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention, which recognizes the university’s commitment to safety, wellness and inclusion through a variety of digital prevention programs. The award was given by Everfi, a company that helps UM offer training modules for students. It is a testament toRead the story …
University Lauded for Prevention Education Efforts
Seal recognizes UM as leader in areas of substance abuse, violence and discrimination deterrence
February 26, 2021 by
Arthur Doctor Receives IHL Diversity Educator of the Year Award
UM director of fraternity and sorority life grateful for opportunities to build equity across campus
February 19, 2021 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Arthur Doctor was given a monumental task when he arrived at the University of Mississippi in 2018: Increase equity in some of the university’s most established spaces, fraternities and sororities. And, he did it as the first person of color in his position. His work hasn’t gone unnoticed as the Institutions ofRead the story …
Isom Center Celebrates 40 Years of Women’s Studies
UM academic, social support center continues leading with yearlong reflection
February 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year marks 40 years of women’s advocacy, research and education for the Sarah Isom Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi. The official story of women at Ole Miss goes all the way back to the 1880s with the admission of the first 11 female students inRead the story …
Student Survey to Improve Health and Well-Being at Ole Miss
Anonymous questionnaire provides opportunity to contribute to Mental Health Strategic Plan
February 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have an opportunity to contribute to the university’s future mental health strategic plan by responding to an anonymous survey this month. Roughly half the Ole Miss student population will receive an anonymous survey, the Healthy Minds Study, this week. The results of the study will provide data thatRead the story …
Researchers Cited in National Racial Progress Study
Community-driven research project ranks Mississippi in Top 5 for progress toward closing gaps
February 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty members and researchers were among a group of seven scholars across the country who contributed findings to a national study detailing the states that have achieved the most racial progress over time, among other findings. Anne Cafer and John Green contributed their research and expertise to aRead the story …
Student Veterans Celebrate New One-Stop Shop for Resources
Office of Veteran and Military Services cuts ribbon on renovated space in George Street House
January 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student veterans and military-connected students have better access to the specialized services they require than ever before with the opening of the new Veteran and Military Services office in the George Street House. Student veterans, such as Angela Roberts, a Marine veteran and biology major from Dallas, have aRead the story …
University Announces Five-Year Diversity Plan at Summit
Keynote Gregory Vincent lauds commitment, challenges community to follow through
January 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi officials shared the institutional commitment to strengthening a diverse and equitable learning and working environment Friday (Jan. 22) with the official launch of the university’s new Pathways to Equity strategic plan. The plan was presented as a part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement‘s second Diversity Summit,Read the story …
Students Invited to Late-Night Breakfast Friday
ASB and SAA debut Flagship Fridays, late-night programming to keep students engaged
January 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Associated Student Body and Student Activities Association are partnering with Aramark to offer students breakfast Friday night (Jan. 22) for the first in a series of monthly late-night campus events at the University of Mississippi. “Flagship Fridays are open to all students to serve as a space for people who areRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumnus Celebrates 31 Years of Military Service in the Grove
Col. Paul 'Voodoo' Nelson hopes to pass on legacy of service in return home
January 13, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On a sunny October afternoon, retiring Air Force flight surgeon Col. Dr. Paul Nelson (BA 89) and wife Betsy Moore Nelson (BS 89) welcomed friends and family to the University of Mississippi to mark a three-decade arc that has taken them around the world and right back where they began. Standing inRead the story …
MLK Celebration to Feature Colorado College President
UM alumnus Mike Edmonds to discuss importance of building community in times of chaos during virtual event
January 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement is revisiting Martin Luther King’s 1967 book, “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” as part of the Community-Wide MLK Celebration 2021. This year’s celebration, which will take place virtually at 6 p.m. Friday (Jan. 15), is headlined by MikeRead the story …