OXFORD, Miss. – After graduating from Lafayette High School in 2002, Gazel Giles had a dream of helping others. She wanted to go into nursing, but family responsibilities and the need to work 40 hours a week left little time to attend college, so she trained for a position as a dialysis technician. “I enjoyedRead the story …
Gazel Giles Takes on Community Enrichment Position with UM
Oxford native looking forward to organizing inspiring programs and continuing education opportunities
July 30, 2017 by
UM Multidisciplinary Degree Adds New Counselor
Audra Trnovec helping students navigate career path in new position
June 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When she first started college, Audra Trnovec thought she wanted to be a cruise director like Julie McCoy on the ’70s television show “The Love Boat.” Although her career journey never took her out to sea, Trnovec’s path has had a few twists and turns. The new academic counselor in the UniversityRead the story …
UM High School Offers Expanding Opportunities for Earning Diplomas
Program celebrates 2017 graduates, partners with local community resource
June 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – High school students hailing from cities across Mississippi, various states and even a few foreign countries are taking advantage of the University of Mississippi’s online program to complete high school courses with the UM High School. During the 2016-17 academic year, UMHS staff oversaw continuing efforts to provide academic excellence and continuedRead the story …
UM-Tupelo Students Hit Top 10 in Bloomberg Stock Trading Challenge
Class project yields solid investing experience for group
May 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Managerial finance students at the University of Mississippi at Tupelo regional campus have been busy this spring managing a $10 million investment for the Bloomberg Business Corp. Although the money existed only in theory, the students who participated in the 2017 Bloomberg Trading Challenge gained a real-world knowledge of financial trading principlesRead the story …
Street Awarded UM Online Teaching Award
Journalism instructor honored for innovation in online instruction
April 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Adjusting to the ever-changing world of public relations has been a constant in Robin Street’s career. Although she has taught at the University of Mississippi for more than 25 years, the courses she teaches and her teaching style are parts of that continual evolution. Her efforts were recognized this month when sheRead the story …
UM Summer Camps Help Students Explore Conservation and Ecology
Leadership program, day camps offer variety of experiences combined with fun activities
April 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in second through 12th grades can participate in special camps this summer that focus on environmental conservation and exploration, offered by the University of Mississippi Field Station and the UM Office of Pre-College Programs. Rising 11th- through 12th-grade students have an opportunity to explore environmental challenges facing Mississippi and the world asRead the story …
Toyota Wellspring Scholarships Available for UM Summer Camp Programs
Middle and high school students in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties encouraged to apply
March 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixth- through 12th-grade students who attend public schools in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties can take advantage of special scholarships that will pay all costs associated with attending select University of Mississippi summer camps this year. “We are so happy to see local students receive scholarships that will help them expand theirRead the story …
Faculty, Students Prepare for Learning Adventures Across the Country
StudyUSA program participants take courses in a variety of cities this summer
March 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This summer, University of Mississippi students will be eyewitnesses to the raising of Tappan Zee bridge in New York City, meeting with Pulitzer Prize-winning staff at The Washington Post and visiting Google’s headquarters in California. These are just a few of the learning adventures that students have opportunities to experience when theyRead the story …
University to Host Open House for 2017 K-12 Summer Camp Options
Locals invited to stop by Feb. 7 for info about variety of academic summer programs available
February 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Summer activities for school-age children are a hot topic this time of year as parents look to secure spots and decide on the best camp options for their children. Local parents can get a head start on planning a fun academic experience for their children this summer when the University of MississippiRead the story …
UM Communiversity Classes Offer Variety of Enrichment Activities
Several new options this spring to include Latin dancing and sushi making
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Trying something new this spring might be the spark that energizes you for the new year, and the University of Mississippi Communiversity program has a great lineup of classes ready to help you explore new subjects and hobbies. A full slate of enrichment course opportunities are scheduled this spring to help participantsRead the story …