OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has launched a program to offer free COVID-19 tests to asymptomatic members of the university community. The Sentinel Testing Program is designed to provide university officials with a better understanding of the virus’s presence in asymptomatic carriers and how it spreads on campus. Each week, a random samplingRead the story …
University Launches Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Program
Campus community offered free tests to help understand virus presence, spread
September 16, 2020 by
Campus Climate Survey Results to Be Shared with UM Community
Results will help shape diversity, equity and inclusion planning for university
September 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders will share results of the Campus Climate Survey to the campus community during a virtual presentation later this month. Conducted last year, the survey asked students, faculty and staff about their campus experiences as they pertain to perceptions of inclusion and support. The results will aid efforts toRead the story …
Students, Faculty and Staff Volunteer to Keep Campus Safe
C19 Ambassadors serve as greeters, monitors in high-traffic campus spaces
September 8, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff returning to campus no doubt have noticed smiling – although masked – faces greeting them as they enter many buildings and common gathering spaces. These greeters are C19 Ambassadors, volunteers from the university family who are stationed around campus to ensure that common spaces areRead the story …
Community Engagement Partners with Nonprofits to Meet COVID-19 Needs
As events are postponed and funding stalls, UM staff works with groups to plan for uncertain future
August 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Office of Community Engagement in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement conducted a survey this summer of community nonprofit organizations, asking leaders how COVID-19 was affecting their operations within the Lafayette, Oxford and university community. From the nearly 50% response rate, it was clear to the office’sRead the story …
University Presents First Diversity Innovator Awards
Inaugural class recognized for commitment to equity in the community, classroom and research
August 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inaugural class of University of Mississippi Diversity Innovator Award recipients are professors who have found ways to not only serve their communities, but also strive to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion principles into their teaching and research, as well as the lives of their students. The recipients are Jodi Skipper, associateRead the story …
Alumna Receives National Student Veteran Leadership Award
Lauren Graham chosen for her dedication to bridging civilian, military campus culture
August 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lauren Graham, a recent University of Mississippi graduate, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top student veterans as a result of her persistence in overcoming challenges and excelling as a student, volunteer and leader in her community. Graham recently received the G.I. Jobs Magazine 2020 Student Veteran Leadership Award andRead the story …
Third Stronger Together Dialogue Series Focuses on Community Action
Student, faculty, staff organizers work to address racial injustice in UM community
July 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, along with partner organizations, is hosting the third in its Stronger Together trilogy of tent-pole conversations around the topic of racial injustice on campus, in the community and across the nation. The conversation, which will be hosted virtually starting at 6 p.m.Read the story …
Student Leaders Organize Black Leadership Summit
ASB, BSU, Men of Excellence leaders to share experiences with next generation
July 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Leaders from various University of Mississippi student groups are organizing a Black Leadership Summit this weekend in an effort to provide the campus’ next generation of black leaders with skills, access and encouragement needed to carry on the strong legacy built by previous generations. The summit, organized by ASB President Joshua Mannery,Read the story …
Alumni Association to Host Conversation on Racial Injustice
Black Alumni Advisory Council chair, Mississippi Today editor to participate in moderated discussion
July 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Black Alumni Advisory Council, part of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, is hosting a conversation Tuesday (July 21) aimed at promoting healing, allyship and action in response to nationwide racial injustice. The program, which is part of a broader Stronger Together series, will feature Ivory Williams-Shelby, chair of theRead the story …
UM, National Guard Launch Tuition Program For Service Members
New partnership aims to reduce financial burden for serving students
June 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Mississippi National Guard are partnering to ensure National Guard service members will have their tuition needs met so they can focus on their service and education. “From being recognized as one of America’s Top Military-Friendly universities to our Purple Heart Campus designation, our commitment to comprehensively servingRead the story …