University of Mississippi graduate students in geology and geological engineering will have a competitive edge in their research and future job potential, thanks to software gifts from an international oil and gas consultancy and software solutions provider. Beicip-Franlab, a French company operating internationally with offices in Houston, Texas, has donated licenses, training and support forRead the story …
Beicip-Franlab Partners With UM Engineering
Software gift unearths tremendous insights for research
May 28, 2015 by
Nominations Due for Chancellor Search Committee
May 26, 2015 by
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has issued a call for nominations for members of the University of Mississippi Campus Search Advisory Committee. Representatives from all stakeholder groups, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community are needed on the committee. The deadline for recommendations for members of the Campus SearchRead the story …
USA Today: Ole Miss takes concussion research head on
May 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. — In the fall, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will be the only facility in the world equipped with the capability to detect the mechanism of a concussion in athletes in real time. It’s a huge concept, and it goes far beyond bragging rights, and even a little beyond the exponentially increased safety of the athletes on the field.Read the story …
UM Reaches Gold as a Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite
University promotes wellness, healthy eating to make employees healthier
March 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association, which commended the university’s efforts to make its workplace a healthy environment for employees. “The university recognizes that this support may yield positive business results, such as reduced health care costs, reduced absenteeism, improved productivity,Read the story …
A Letter from Chancellor Dan Jones
March 20, 2015 by
Dear Ole Miss Family, It is with a very heavy heart that I received the news from our governing board, the Mississippi Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning (the College Board), that they will not renew my contract as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. The Board has the responsibility of selecting andRead the story …
Update from Chancellor Dan Jones
March 4, 2015 by
Lydia and I continue to be grateful and overwhelmed with support from colleagues and friends while we deal with my illness. At the end of February, we completed the last scheduled round of chemotherapy and are now in the recovery mode from treatment. Though uncertainties will exist for a while as with any cancer, weRead the story …
Third SEC Symposium To Focus On Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Keynote Speakers Include Liz Lerman, Dr. Don Millard and Dr. Tony Boccanfuso
January 29, 2015 by
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The third-annual Southeastern Conference (SEC) Symposium will be held September 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, and this year’s event is entitled Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Driving a 21st Century Economy. Led by the University of Florida, the 2015 SEC Symposium will focus on the role universities play in preparing students to be entrepreneurial, innovativeRead the story …
A Note from Chancellor Dan Jones
January 14, 2015 by
To the Ole Miss family, Thank you for your many expressions of support and prayers. Though there are still some uncertainties ahead of us, the results of the treatment for the lymphoma have exceeded expectations. We are a little more than halfway through the chemotherapy treatments with anticipation of a full recovery. My strength isRead the story …
UM Remains a Kiplinger’s ‘Best Value’
University again recognized for offering 'a quality education without the Ivy League price tag'
January 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second straight year, the University of Mississippi has been named among the nation’s best values in higher education. The editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine placed UM on its “Top 100 Values in Public Colleges” list for 2015. The university is ranked No. 59, up from last year’s No. 78Read the story …
UM Alumni Association Director Accepts Leadership Position with Gators
January 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tim Walsh, executive director of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, has accepted a position as assistant vice president for alumni affairs at the University of Florida. Effective March 2, he will serve in a leadership capacity reporting to the executive director, with responsibility for managing operations. Walsh, 53, is a Memphis nativeRead the story …