Jordan Samson, the University of Mississippi student who posted a racist comment on social media last month, has issued a public apology, voluntarily withdrawn from classes and given the university permission to share this information. “We as a university condemn the use of language that is threatening or racist, and we are committed to protectingRead the story …
Student Violates Stadium Policy, Arrested on Alcohol Charges
October 4, 2016 by
University of Mississippi police arrested a university student at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium this past Saturday for alcohol-related charges and for failure to comply with a lawful order. An observer recorded a brief portion of the arrest and distributed the recording on social media. Some social media and other outlets have wrongly reported that the student wasRead the story …
Concert to Benefit Oxford Boys and Girls Club
Gospel and country artists Michael English and Trae Edwards set for Tuesday show at Ford Center
September 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A benefit concert for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, featuring gospel and country performers Michael English and Trae Edwards, is set for Tuesday (Oct. 4) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $25 through the Ole Miss BoxRead the story …
Statement Concerning Meeting with UM Students
September 23, 2016 by
This afternoon I learned that a number of students had gathered at the Lyceum to express their concerns about a recent social media post and our response to it. Because I have an open door policy, I invited some of the student leaders to meet with me and other university leaders. The students helped meRead the story …
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Monday at UM
Observance includes film series, lectures and music
September 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will present five contemporary films from Spanish-speaking countries and conduct panel discussions and a “Latin Dancing with The Stars,” among other events, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on campus beginning Monday (Sept. 19). The second installment of the “Hispanic Heritage Series,” the featured films all have English subtitles.Read the story …
UM Professor’s Research Published in Journal of Consumer Research
Christopher Newman and colleagues studied effects of various front-of-package nutrition labels
September 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi’s marketing professor’s joint study of the effects of front-of-package nutrition labels shows they serve different purposes depending upon the shopping situation, greatly affecting consumers’ abilities to make proper evaluations and healthful choices. Christopher L. Newman, assistant professor of marketing, is a co-author of “Effects of Objective and EvaluativeRead the story …
Community Invited to Technology Summit on Wednesday
August 25, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker will provide remarks during the University of Mississippi Technology Summit at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 31) at the Overby Center. All members of the public are invited to attend.
Investiture of Jeffrey S. Vitter To Be Held Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
May 13, 2016 by
The investiture of Jeffrey S. Vitter, 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi, will be held on UM’s Oxford campus at 3 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016. Please make a note of this date. Invitations and additional details about the ceremony will be shared in the coming weeks and months.
Statement from Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter
April 30, 2016 by
“I fully support our athletics department and its commitment to integrity and compliance with NCAA rules. We will continue to cooperate closely with the NCAA and SEC to investigate the facts. As chancellor, I can assure you that we will never waver in upholding the core values of our university, as epitomized in the UMRead the story …
UM Statement on Death of Student
April 26, 2016 by
The entire Ole Miss family is saddened when we lose one of our students. This morning, we learned of the loss of Tristan Byrd, a freshman from Brandon, Mississippi. We offer our deepest sympathy to Tristan’s family and friends during this tragic time. Each student is special, and we know Tristan will be greatly missed. RepresentativesRead the story …