“Millennial Money: How procrastinators can win at gift-giving” By Courtney Jespersen/NerdWallet with Associated Press Check the calendar. No, this isn’t a dream. It really is December, and Christmas Day is staring you straight in the face. And if you celebrate Hanukkah, it’s coming even sooner. Where did the holiday season go? Well, no time toRead the story …
Live Science: UM Astrophysicist Quoted in Black Hole Article
January 10, 2020 by
“Impossibly Big Black Hole Was Probably Impossible After All” By Rafi Letzter/Live Science Two weeks ago (Nov. 27), astronomers published a paper in the journal Nature claiming they’d found an impossibly gigantic black hole not too far from Earth. If they were correct, it would have been a major shock to astrophysics, upending theories ofRead the story …
Fox Business: UM Law Professor, Space Expert Featured in Moon Trip Article
January 10, 2020 by
“Those million dollar moon trips may prevent us from talking to E.T.” By Shawn M. Carter/FOXBusiness If humans want to contact aliens, maybe they should stay out of space. That’s according to new research from Space.com, which explains that the constant orbit of radio waves around the moon — a result of human expeditions — couldRead the story …
Alumnus, Public Relations Veteran Harold Burson Leaves Lasting Legacy
Burson, 98, described as 20th century's 'most influential PR figure'
January 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Harold Burson, a 1940 University of Mississippi graduate often heralded as the “Father of Public Relations,” has died at the age of 98. The Burson family made the announcement today (Jan. 10) in Memphis. A Memphis native, Burson was an exceptional student, so much so that he entered Ole Miss at ageRead the story …
Student Gets Immersed in Arabic Culture, Language in Morocco
Isabel Spafford spends summer in North African country as part of flagship program
December 30, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Language and culture can be learned from books or in a classroom, but living them through daily experiences bring both to life. Visiting coffee shops with friends, riding a camel and paragliding all provided valuable insights to help Isabel Spafford expand her understanding of Arabic culture and language. The University of MississippiRead the story …
Women’s Health Startup Takes First Spot at Business Model Competition
Monarch, aimed at improving information about women's health, will advance to regionals
December 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 70 student entrepreneurs drew from their experiences and pitched start-up businesses at the fourth annual Business Model Competition Regional Qualifier hosted by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a division of the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. The Dec. 6 event at the university’s Jackson Avenue CenterRead the story …
Top Ole Miss Stories of 2019
Year-end review showcases highlights, achievements across UM
December 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From reaching an all-time high first-year retention rate to unveiling new and renovated facilities across campus, it’s hard to believe all that happened in one year at the University of Mississippi. Here are some of the top Ole Miss achievements and accomplishments from 2019 – truly a year to remember: Record-high Retention and Graduation At our core,Read the story …
Sarah Isom Center Podcast Puts New Lens on Southern Culture
'Swerve South' examines region's gender and sexuality
December 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rock stars. Rebellion. Radical spaces. Welcome to the universe of “Swerve South,” a new podcast produced by the University of Mississippi‘s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. “Swerve South,” a six-part weekly series that debuted Nov. 27, examines the Deep South through the lenses of gender, feminism, multiculturalism, pop culture and queerRead the story …
Professor Participating in Bridge-Building Mission to Israel
David Holben part of academic exchange exploring country's history, politics and culture
December 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is preparing to join colleagues from universities and colleges across the country to travel to Israel on the 2019-20 Winter Faculty Fellowship Program. David H. Holben, professor of nutrition and hospitality management, will be among 28 educators to participate in the program, which is a competitive academic fellowshipRead the story …
A Season of Style and Substance
UM student fashion show supports Toys for Tots
December 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fashion and philanthropy will unite to brighten holiday spirits this Friday (Dec. 6) at a University of Mississippi student-organized fashion show. Proceeds from the “Fashion Expo: Schoolin’ Life” event will be donated to the local chapter of Toys for Tots, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program that benefits underprivileged children at Christmas.Read the story …