OXFORD, Miss. – He doesn’t remember it, but Rob Barber’s heart stopped beating for almost a full minute after he collapsed recently while exercising at the University of Mississippi‘s South Campus Recreation Center. Though the event is for now only a blank spot in his memory, he knows if not for the quick actions of ShannonRead the story …
Two Staff Members Lauded as Lifesavers
Campus recreation employees use training, quick thinking to revive Oxford man from cardiac arrest
March 8, 2021 by
Their Judicial Dreams Affirmed
Three alumni appointed as U.S. District Court judges share career lessons, talk UM's role in success
February 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though they’ve all taken very different routes to get there, three University of Mississippi alumni find themselves as new U.S. district court judges with the awesome responsibility of upholding the nation’s laws. Judge Cory T. Wilson, of Flora, is serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, based in New Orleans. Judge Kristi H.Read the story …
RebelWell Offers BurnAlong Wellness Classes at Home
UM faculty and staff have access to thousands of wellness classes through free membership
January 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss – University of Mississippi faculty and staff are eligible for a complimentary membership in BurnAlong, an interactive community that helps users safely manage their health and wellness while staying connected to co-workers, colleagues, friends and family. The university’s RebelWell and Division of Outreach and Continuing Education are taking care of the cost ofRead the story …
A Little ‘L.A.’ at the South Oxford Center
UM Department of Theatre and Film has new $1.5 million film complex on South Lamar Boulevard
December 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There’s an impressive new soundstage, 20 film editing stations, sets that are built and then left in place, and ample space for costumes and makeup. There’s even a green room to read over lines, practice jokes and await that first spotlight. This isn’t a list of amenities in a studio somewhere inRead the story …
‘If You Can Get a Sue, Get a Sue’: Keiser Retires from UM
Assistant to the chancellor looks back at storied Ole Miss career
December 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sue Keiser has always impressed those around her with an ability to get just about anything done. So much so, that one of her former colleagues called the trait being a “Sue.” Keiser, who retires this month as the University of Mississippi‘s assistant to the chancellor, came to work at Ole MissRead the story …
Looking for Alien Life at UM
Conference on philosophical issues and implications of extraterrestrials runs online Dec. 14-17
December 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss – Seth Shostak is so confident alien life will be discovered in the next 20 years that the astronomer will buy everyone a cup of coffee if he’s wrong, and NASA shares his confidence. Shostak is senior astronomer at SETI Institute, a nonprofit center dedicated to finding alien life. SETI stands for “SearchRead the story …
Ryan Whittington Named to Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40
UM marketing and brand strategy director honored among the state's top young leaders
November 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Whittington, the University of Mississippi‘s marketing and brand strategy director, has been named to the Mississippi Business Journal‘s Top 50 Under 40 for 2020, which recognizes outstanding young business leaders across the state. The annual awards for outstanding young professionals in the state were announced recently, featuring a diverse list ofRead the story …
Grove Grocery is Students Helping Students
UM food pantry changes name, continues providing food and personal items to those in need
November 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s food pantry is now known as Grove Grocery and though the name is different, its student-led fight against hunger and the stigma around food insecurity continues. Grove Grocery provides meals and some hygiene items to students and employees from its location in Kinard Hall, Room 213. Workers wearRead the story …
Student Services Center Renamed to Honor Donald Cole
IHL approves renaming building to honor 50 years of advocacy for education and inclusiveness
October 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will rename a major campus building in honor of Donald R. Cole, a former student activist who returned to Ole Miss as a caring mentor and administrator for decades. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board voted unanimously Thursday (Oct. 15) to rename the Martindale Student Services CenterRead the story …
University Seeks 2021 Common Reading Experience Nominations
Nominations sought for campuswide reading and discussion book throughout next academic year
October 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is giving faculty, staff, students and the community an opportunity to select its 2021 Common Reading Experience. Nominations for the 2021 book to be the focus of communitywide reading will be collected through Dec. 4. The Common Reading Steering Committee, which will read all the finalists, will begin choosingRead the story …