OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s 2020 Common Reading Experience selection tells the compelling story of the discovery that Flint, Michigan, had dangerous levels of lead in its tap water and follows the intense battle to expose the truth. “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha was chosen as the communal text forRead the story …
‘Candid, Thrilling and Insightful’: UM Common Reading Experience Named
'What the Eyes Don't See,' exploring drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, on tap for fall 2020
May 19, 2020 by
Meet Le’Tosha James, April’s Staff Member of the Month
April 27, 2020 by
Le’Tosha James, an administrative assistant in the Department of Naval Science, has been named Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for April. To help us get to know her better, she answered some questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? James: 6½ years. IOM: What is your hometown? James: Oxford.Read the story …
Meet Gearldine G. Campbell, March’s Staff Member of the Month
April 27, 2020 by
Gearldine G. Campbell, a senior supply clerk in the Office of Procurement Services, has been named Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for March. To help us get to know her better, she answered some questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? Campbell: More than 20 years. IOM: What is yourRead the story …
Health Services Director’s Work Lauded
Alex Langhart honored for series of changes to foster better health at UM
April 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even though his focus recently has been on the University of Mississippi‘s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alex Langhart has been making meaningful changes designed to improve all aspects of health care on campus and beyond over the last year. For his work, the university’s health services director has been honored withRead the story …
Seeking a Friend for the Pandemic
UM English professor pens essay on his new pal, Zimmy, 'The Quarantine Dog'
April 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chris Offutt hails from the mountains of eastern Kentucky, which he describes as a pragmatic world where all animals have a purpose and the motto there is “humans in the house, animals out.” But many deeply held customs and ways of living have been set aside during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Offutt,Read the story …
17 Inspirational Messages from Ole Miss with Love
April 3, 2020 by
Charles de Gaulle, quotable French statesman and army officer, once said, “Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, makes it his own.” Social media, always abuzz with inspirational quotes like the one from de Gaulle on any given day, hasRead the story …
University Counseling Center Offers Online Sessions for Clients
UCC transitions to telemental health services in wake of pandemic
April 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The need for mental health services only grows during times of global crisis and mandatory quarantines, so the University of Mississippi Counseling Center has transitioned to online video sessions to continue helping clients in the safest possible way. Earlier this month, UM announced that all courses would be delivered online or via other remoteRead the story …
‘If She Can See It, She Can Be It’
UM biologist's statue to be used in exhibit encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers
March 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tamar Goulet, a biology professor at the University of Mississippi, is having her body 3D-printed as a statue for a massive display of more than 125 successful women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in hopes of encouraging girls to consider STEM careers. Last year, Goulet became one of 125 female ambassadorsRead the story …
Students Get Free Access to Barnes & Noble E-textbooks
More than 55,000 titles available to ease transition to online learning in wake of pandemic
March 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have no-cost access to more than 55,000 e-textbooks thanks to Barnes & Nobles’ efforts to help college campuses ease their transition into online learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Barnes & Noble has locations on 1,400 campuses, including UM. The move to provide free access helps campuses transition to online andRead the story …
UM Releases Coronavirus Guidance for Faculty, Staff and Students
March 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has responded to the rapidly evolving situation with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with amended schedules and guidance for faculty, staff and students to maximize social distancing in an effort to slow the transmission of the disease. All classes on the Oxford campus, and the regional campuses areRead the story …