OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts was filled with the sounds, sights and aromas of the Middle East recently as the University of Mississippi’s Saudi Arabian Student Organization hosted a cultural exhibit featuring traditional Saudi dance, cuisine and culture. “The purpose of our event was to represent our culturalRead the story …
Saudi Arabian Student Organization Hosts National Festival
Attendees enjoy an evening of Saudi culture and tradition
November 29, 2016 by
UM Kappa Alpha Chapter Assists in Hurricane Matthew Relief Effort
Greek organization conducts backpack and school supply drive for North Carolina schools
November 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Alpha Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Mississippi recently helped Hurricane Matthew victims in Lumberton, North Carolina, by collecting and donating 288 backpacks filled with various school supplies to schools in the area. The effort was spearheaded by John Grantham, a Lumberton native, Ole Miss senior andRead the story …
Statement Regarding Swastikas Found in Elevator
November 12, 2016 by
Reports of images of swastikas found in a Residential College South elevator have been made to the University of Mississippi Department of Student Housing, the University of Mississippi announced in a statement released Friday (Nov. 11). Following a review of surveillance footage, a student has been referred to the Office of Conflict Resolution and StudentRead the story …
UM Administrator Honored for Advising Excellence
Kyle Ellis among five recipients of national award
November 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kyle Ellis, director of Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded a 2016 Outstanding Advising Administrator Award. NACADA, the National Academic Advising Association, which has more than 10,000 members, presented Ellis the award at its annual conference earlier this month. Ellis was among five advising administrators chosenRead the story …
Women of Color Health Expo Set for Friday in the Grove
Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement seeks to educate Oxford community
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Educating women about health issues and promoting healthier lifestyles are the focus of a Women of Color Health Expo, set for Friday (Oct. 21) in the Grove at the University of Mississippi. The event, set for 4-7 p.m., is free and open to all. It will include a “kid zone” with inflatables,Read the story …
Campus Event to Help Community Prepare for Disaster
Students urged to check out first-ever UM ReadyCampus on Wednesday
October 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As November approaches, the beginning of another tornado season threatens the South. On Wednesday (Oct. 19), an interactive campus disaster preparedness event will help University of Mississippi students and employees prepare for the worst. ReadyCampus, a Federal Emergency Management Agency–sponsored event, is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ole MissRead the story …
Students Gain Valuable Experience During Summer in Bolivia
Croft Institute, sociology and anthropology faculty start field school as study abroad opportunity
October 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students immersed themselves in the culture and history of Bolivia this summer as they explored ethnography, the study of the customs of people groups and cultures, and social scientific methods, all against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Victoria Burrow, a junior from Pascagoula; Allie Gersdorf, a senior from Grossenaspe, Germany;Read the story …
Nominations Sought for 2017 Common Reading Experience
Community invited to suggest books for next year's freshman class
October 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Read any good books lately that you think others would enjoy? If so, now is the time to share your recommendations, as nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. Faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and anyone in the greater Oxford community, areRead the story …
Croft Institute Welcomes Incoming Scholars
This year's cohort is program's largest and most academically qualified ever
October 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Studies has welcomed eight incoming freshman Croft Scholars to campus as part of its largest and most highly qualified class to date. This year’s Croft Scholars, all of whom major in international studies, are Joey Baker of Decatur, Alabama; Kylie Bring of Chesterfield, Missouri;Read the story …
Living Music Resource Hosts a Night at the Opera
Events include live interview with international artists and performance of Tony-winning play
October 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An innovative interview series that brings music professionals to the University of Mississippi will offer students and Oxford residents a glimpse into the world of opera this week, as well as insights into the life and career of legendary diva Maria Callas. The Living Music Resource, an online video library of interviewsRead the story …