OXFORD, Miss. – Sarah Pierce says she came to the University of Mississippi because of the community atmosphere she felt when visiting campus. She says she stayed because of the opportunities she found to make a difference in the Ole Miss community and others around the world. During her time at UM, the senior fromRead the story …
BGS Honor Graduate Prepares for Career in Dentistry
Serving others inspires UM student for future work
May 9, 2019 by
English Students Explore Career Options with Alumni
Networking event highlights advice for a variety of paths after graduation
May 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi had an opportunity to network with alumni who have translated their Ole Miss English degrees into a wide variety of career paths during a recent event on the Oxford campus. The “Next Chapters” career networking program was a collaborative effort of the university’s College of LiberalRead the story …
Alumni Couple Donates 1908 Mississippi Railway Map to Campus Depot
Batesville residents score unique find in Hawaii
April 30, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumnus Briggs Smith (BSPH 62, JD 66), of Batesville, learned about trains from a young age. His grandfather was an engineer for the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad, commonly known as the GM&O, in Meridian in the 1940s and ’50s. “He would let my brother, sister and I rideRead the story …
UM-Tupelo Students Earn University’s Top Academic Honor
Alexandria Sappington and Madison Hawes named 2019 Taylor Medalists
April 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Madison Hawes, of Saltillo, and Alexandria Sappington, of Pontotoc, both students at the University of Mississippi at Tupelo, are among a select group of graduating seniors who have been awarded a 2018-19 Marcus Elvis Taylor Medal, the highest academic award for Ole Miss students. The Taylor Medal was established in 1904 inRead the story …
Online Faculty Receive Paragon Award for Excellence in Teaching
Two UM instructors share honor for 2018-19 year
April 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – How do you make an online course as engaging as a live class and create an authentic learning experience for students outside a traditional classroom setting? The University of Mississippi Office of Academic Outreach works to highlight faculty members who are crafting online classes around these criteria each year. In its ninthRead the story …
Division of Outreach Earns Constant Contact Award
Unit recognized among top 10 percent of users driving powerful marketing
April 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Digital marketing is a highly competitive and valuable resource for corporations, organizations and universities around the globe. The University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Continuing Education has been honored for its successful use of this medium to reach prospective students and program participants through targeted email campaigns. This month, the marketingRead the story …
Online Faculty to Share Ideas During Toolbox Talks Event
March 21 program offers tips for connecting with online students
March 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new faculty workshop being offered this month aims to attract DIYers from around campus who may want to try their hand at online course renovation to help shape the way University of Mississippi students learn in online courses. The idea for the event came from online faculty who wanted to “seeRead the story …
UM Offers New Ways for Kids to Have Fun While Learning this Summer
Community invited to explore options at Feb. 12 open house
February 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It’s inevitable. Kids are going to be spending a lot of time playing video games this summer. Instructors from the University of Mississippi want to show them how to do this safely and perhaps even professionally through the brand new “Esports Business Workshop,” coming up June 24-28 for rising ninth-to-12th-graders. This isRead the story …
Get Immersed in French Culture and Cuisine with UM Communiversity
Special Valentine's date-night cooking class coming up Feb. 9
January 31, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you are looking for a fun night out with the opportunity to use fresh ingredients and new spices to cook with the flair of Julia Child, mark your calendars for a variety of new cooking courses offered by the University of Mississippi Communiversity program this month. Judy Bogan, an acclaimed chefRead the story …
New York Attorney Richard Burke Honored for Mentoring UM Students
Law school alumnus spends 50-year career opening doors of opportunity for others
November 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since his graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1966, Richard A. Burke has had a heart for helping others achieve the American dream, whether it’s Ole Miss undergraduates searching out future career avenues or international students looking for professional futures in the United States. Recently, Burke was honoredRead the story …