OXFORD, Miss – On Aug. 29, 2005, Mississippi was changed forever as Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in United States history, ravaged the Gulf Coast, killing hundreds of people in the state and displacing thousands. When the storm passed through, recovery efforts began immediately. Emergency agencies and personnel partnered with research institutions to getRead the story …
A Decade Later, Katrina Evokes Strong Memories
UM recalls deadly storm, the response and lessons learned
August 25, 2015 by
Kate Freeman Clark Exhibit Opening at UM Museum
Painter's works get rare showing outside her hometown
August 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum features a new exhibit this fall showcasing the work of Kate Freeman Clark, one of the most talented 20th century Mississippi artists. “Kate Freeman Clark: A New Look at a National Treasure,” a collection of pieces on loan from the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, opened Aug. 11Read the story …
Kennon Observatory Transit Hub to Open Aug. 26
August 21, 2015 by
Completion of the new Kennon Observatory Transit Hub for bus traffic has been delayed. Buses will begin using the location starting Wednesday (Aug. 26). Pedestrians will be able to walk through the area starting Monday (Aug. 24). Green and Yellow lines will continue to pick up and drop off at the Turner Center stop. The GoldRead the story …
Liebenberg Wins ARIA Excellence in Teaching Award
International honor recognizes distinguished record in mentoring and education
August 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Andre P. Liebenberg, the Robertson Chair of Insurance and associate professor of finance at the University of Mississippi, recently was honored with the American Risk and Insurance Association Excellence in Teaching Award at the group’s global conference in Munich, Germany. The award, which is given only when an exceptional candidate emerges, wasRead the story …
UM Arabic Student Awarded Prestigious Boren Scholarship
Corey Fuller will spend the fall 2015 semester in Jordan studying the language
August 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student majoring in Arabic is the recipient of a prestigious Boren Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Corey Fuller, a senior from Pinson, Alabama, will study the language in Jordan this fall. Fuller, whose award covers up to $10,000 per semester, plans on using the funds toRead the story …
UM Named Among ‘Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs’
August 18, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi has been named as one of the Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs at Research Institutions for 2015 by the American College Personnel Association and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. This designation, resulting from a study conducted by Ohio State University’s Center for Higher Education Enterprise, honors the commitmentRead the story …
New Parking App Available for UM and Oxford Drivers
August 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and the city of Oxford are launching the PassportParking app this month, giving drivers the luxury of paying for parking from their smartphone. Passport will be available at all metered spaces on campus and throughout the city. The app is designed to make driving around the Oxford areaRead the story …
University Announces New Attendance-Keeping Procedures
New policies will aid retention efforts, ensure financial aid is awarded properly
August 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has created new procedures for instructors to verify classroom attendance in an effort to make sure students who don’t go to class also don’t wrongfully receive financial aid. Starting this semester, instructors will be required to take attendance using the “Attendance Verification Interface” within myOleMiss‘s class rolls andRead the story …
Student Activity Association to Host Welcome Week Aug. 21-28
August 13, 2015 by
With the beginning of a new school year just around the corner, the Ole Miss Student Activity Association is again hosting Welcome Week. The annual week of events is a great way for faculty and staff, both new and old, to get involved with the campus community. “Welcome Week provides Ole Miss students, faculty andRead the story …
New Book Chronicles Ole Miss Band History, Funds Scholarships
August 12, 2015 by
As they have for nearly 90 years, members of the University of Mississippi marching band, “The Pride of the South,” are set to begin practice this weekend (Aug. 15) to prepare for a fall season of football games, pep rallies and tailgate celebrations in the Grove. The band has helped set the atmosphere at countlessRead the story …