OXFORD, Miss. – At universities across the country, thousands of faculty members are working overtime to convert their classes to online courses in response to the COVID-10 pandemic. Shennette Garrett-Scott knows firsthand exactly what that process is like; the University of Mississippi history and African American studies professor has been teaching her classes online sinceRead the story …
History Professor’s Online Teaching Wins Award
Shennette Garrett-Scott uses interactive tools to bring history to life
March 23, 2020 by
Summer Camp Gift Certificates Available for Holiday Gift-Giving
Registration open for UM 2020 K-12 programs
December 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Are you looking for a special one-of-a-kind holiday gift for a child or teen in your life? The University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs is offering exciting educational experiences that can help students explore a wide range of interests. Just in time for the holidays, special Ole Miss summer camp giftRead the story …
Junior Using Experiences with Migraine to Help Others
Denney working to inform and assist others suffering from chronic disease
December 4, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Delora Denney, of Picayune, was 8 years old, a neurologist diagnosed her with chronic migraine disease. She has since been hospitalized six different times due to the debilitating symptoms triggered by the disease. “I can still recall sitting in the doctor’s office and being told that I have migraines,” Denney said.Read the story …
Students Prep for Careers through Summer Internships
UM Internship Experience Program introduces students to alumni in Atlanta, D.C. and New York
November 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This past summer, 15 University of Mississippi students gained valuable career experience through some unique learning opportunities as they tapped into the Ole Miss alumni network in major cities around the country. Because of these connections, some of these students headed off to pitch meetings with UM alumni in New York, networkingRead the story …
Area Colleges Team Up to Simplify Degree Completion
Northwest and Ole Miss launch Path4 program at DeSoto Center campus
August 26, 2019 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi have shared space at the DeSoto Center campus in Southaven for more than 20 years; before that, both institutions offered classes in what is now the Southaven City Hall building off Stateline Road. This four-decade partnership has helped thousands of DeSoto County residentsRead the story …
Baldwyn Veteran Completes Degree with UM-Booneville
After years with the military and local industries, Witt looks to serve community
July 21, 2019 by
BOONEVILLE, Miss. – William Elliott Witt, of Baldwyn, credits his high school teachers, college professors and his mother for their influences in his life that have led him to pursue a career in educating the next generation. “I wouldn’t be as driven or goal-oriented,” Witt said. “I want to invest in the lives of othersRead the story …
Division of Outreach Awarded Top Honors at College PR Conference
Team awards include first-place print advertising campaign in statewide competition
July 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the Marketing and Creative Services department in the University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Continuing Education were honored for their work during the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi’s 2019 conference. The awards were presented during the event last month in Ridgeland , where marketing, communications and public relationsRead the story …
Outreach Staffer Catherine Hultman Earns Ally of the Year Award
Coordinator of testing services honored for acceptance of LGBTQ community
June 21, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi testing center coordinator Catherine Hultman sees students at one of their most stressed and vulnerable seasons, exam time. She also serves as an instructor to incoming transfer students enrolled in the EDHE transfer experience course. This class helps transfer students make a positive transition to the university. During theRead the story …
Green Completes UM Degree after 30-Year Break
Oxford teaching assistant, breast cancer survivor receives diploma through C2C program
June 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There were quite a few cheers when Phyllis Green, of Oxford, walked across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in university studies during the University of Mississippi‘s Commencement exercises last month. “I always wanted to complete my degree and things just didn’t work out, but I always wished that I had,”Read the story …
Study on Internships at UM Earns National Honors
Staff members Kristina Phillips and Jennifer Saxon research access and equity for students
May 29, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff members Kristina Phillips and Jennifer Saxon have been honored with the “Dissertation of the Year” award by the National Society for Experiential Education. The NSEE is a nonprofit organization of educators, businesses, and community leaders invested in the development of education programs that offer learning experiences outside theRead the story …