OXFORD – The University of Mississippi hosted U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert L. Wilkie Jr. last week during the university’s observance of Warrior Week. Wilkie, a member of the U.S. Cabinet and an officer in the Air Force Reserve, spent time meeting with members of the Student Veterans Association on campus Friday morning (Nov. 2) at the VeteransRead the story …
UM Hosts Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Warrior Week
Student veterans, programs on display during visit from Robert L. Wilkie Jr.
November 9, 2018 by
Ole Miss Wish Granted to Cancer Survivor
Benjamin Clark honored with Disney trip, memorable weekend thanks to Student Veterans Association
November 8, 2018 by
OXFORD – The crowd of nearly 60,000 roared Saturday (Nov. 3) as Darth Vader led stormtroopers out of the northwest tunnel onto Hollingsworth Field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Standing alongside his family, 13-year-old Benjamin Clark, sporting an Ole Miss cap and vest, threw up his hands and cheered as the legendary Star Wars character approached with aRead the story …
9/11 Survivor to Speak to UM Student Veterans, Alumni
Inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala fosters community and student opportunities
October 30, 2018 by
OXFORD – Faith, hope and love will be the message from World Trade Center survivor Will Jimeno as he speaks at the University of Mississippi’s inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala, set for Nov. 2 at The Inn at Ole Miss. The event, hosted by the Ole Miss Student Veterans Association, is designed to let student veterans network with alumni, build relationshipsRead the story …
University Honoring Military through Warrior Week
Events organized to highlight service, recognize military
October 25, 2018 by
OXFORD – The University of Mississippi is honoring its military veteran students, faculty and alumni during Warrior Week (Oct. 29-Nov. 3) with a series of events designed to recognize members of the armed services in the Ole Miss family. “The University of Mississippi’s support for veterans and military families reflects our commitment to helping these importantRead the story …
UM TEDx Seeks Speakers for 2019 Conference
Annual event brings community together to share ideas in TED-like experience
October 18, 2018 by
OXFORD – If you are someone who has something to say, you may be just the person that TEDxUniversityofMississippi is looking for. Organizers of the event, which is designed to bring community members together to discuss a wide range of topics, are seeking nominations for 2019 speakers. TEDx is an independently organized community forum designed after theRead the story …
‘Same Rivalry, New Game’: UM to Host Inaugural Esports Egg Bowl
Ole Miss and MSU teams to compete in gaming competition at Pavilion
October 10, 2018 by
OXFORD – The lights of The Pavilion at Ole Miss will shine brightly on esports athletes from the University of Mississippi as they take on a team from Mississippi State University in the inaugural Esports Egg Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 13) in Oxford. Teams of gamers will face off in a variety of video games projected on theRead the story …