The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the section between University Avenue and AllRead the story …
Chancellor Discusses New Science Building
The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the section between University Avenue and All American Drive.
October 30, 2014 by
Harold Burson: The Century’s Most Influential PR Figure
October 22, 2014 by
PR Weekly recently described Harold Burson as “the century’s most influential PR figure.” The Ole Miss alum recently sat down to talk about his beginnings in the PR field, how the Internet and social media have changed the industry, and advice for budding PR practitioners. Video by Mary Stanton Knight.
Highlights from Racial Reconciliation Week
October 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation recently held Racial Reconciliation Week on campus. Highlights of the week included the dedications of the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement and of Chucky Mullins Drive as well as the open house and celebration of the 15th year anniversaryRead the story …
Office of Admissions Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
August 25, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Admissions stepped up to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge given to them by the Admissions staff at Boise State University, which is UM’s first football opponent this year. The game will be played in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 28th at the Georgia Dome. UM’s staff has challenged theRead the story …
Video: Mississippi Teacher Corps Marks 25th Year
August 8, 2014 by
One of the most competitive teaching programs in the country marks its 25th year. The Mississippi Teacher Corps program strives to provide dedicated, talented teachers for critical-needs school districts in Mississippi. The program allows for entry into the teaching profession for outstanding liberal arts graduates who have never before taught in the classroom.
Ole Miss and Famous People
July 17, 2014 by
It’s not as unusual as one thinks to see Ole Miss mentioned in celebrity news, however, that doesn’t mean the mentions aren’t interesting. From seeing an Associated Press photo of an Ole Miss bag with President Obama’s label attached to it to country singer Keith Urban wearing an Ole Miss hat at a recent concert,Read the story …
John Seigenthaler: A Remembrance
July 15, 2014 by
John Seigenthaler was not a very tall man. At least I don’t remember him that way after I set up my camera, did a mic check and readied to ask him a few questions about his visit to the University of Mississippi. In my mind, people like Seigenthaler are giants and thus should tower overRead the story …
UM Basketball Facility Named After Well-Known Alum
July 9, 2014 by
Ole Miss has a rich history of honoring alums by adding their names to the various buildings around campus. Recently, the indoor practice facility was renamed the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. And soon the name of another famous Ole Miss alum will be added to basketball practice facility. The Tuohy Basketball Center,Read the story …
Leadership: Beyond You
June 27, 2014 by
Leadership. The word generally brings up an image of the head of an organization, perhaps a company, a community group, maybe even your boss. Leaders are those in charge. The ones making the decisions. Yes, this is true, however, each of us can be leaders even if we don’t immediately consider that label as applyingRead the story …
Beyond Walls
Lessons of Racial Reconciliation in South Africa
April 30, 2014 by
I live in Mississippi, so when it comes to Civil Rights and racial issues, as Faulkner famously wrote, “the past is not dead, it’s not even past.” I also work at the state’s flagship university, which houses one of the leading institutes on race, the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. If you are unfamiliarRead the story …