Vivian Ibrahim, Croft associate professor of history and international studies, joined the University of Mississippi in 2011 and was named the College of Liberal Arts’ Howell Family Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2020. A historian of the modern Middle East with a doctorate from the University of London, she specializes in religion, ethnicity, politicsRead the story …
Q&A with Vivian Ibrahim on History and National Scholarships
Historian discusses Office of National Scholarship Advisement and new book
July 30, 2023 by
Staff Appreciation Week to Promote Unity, Say Thank You
Employees plan week of activities, honor service of UM staff May 30-June 2
May 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From meditation in Paris Yates Chapel to hitting the trails on a bicycle, University of Mississippi staff members will have multiple opportunities to relax and make new connections during the annual Staff Appreciation Week, set for May 30 to June 2. To kick off the celebration, the university will recognize outstanding staffRead the story …
Alumni Give Guidance to the Class of 2023
Notable UM alumni encourage leadership, kindness and pursuing passions
May 8, 2023 by
When the members of the class of 2023 graduate on May 13, they’ll complete one journey and commence the next. Building on the legacies they’ve established at the University of Mississippi, they are ready to go forth and apply the talents, education and verve they’ve developed as Ole Miss Rebels. Urging them on are theRead the story …
Get to Know the 2022-23 Hall of Fame Inductees
Honorees lauded for leadership, service and academic achievement
April 18, 2023 by
Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life. Inductees wereRead the story …
Journalism Student Works as Title IX Ambassador for Championship Game
SEC initiative gives young women a window into world of professional sports media
February 14, 2023 by
A senior in the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media got a backstage pass to the SEC Championship in December as a Title IX ambassador for SEC/CBS Sports. While the LSU Tigers were taking on the Georgia Bulldogs on Dec. 3, Loral Winn, a journalism major and distance runner on the OleRead the story …
Help Your Landscaping Recover From the Winter Freeze
January 14, 2023 by
The weather event that occurred on Dec. 22, 2022, caused temperatures that had previously been consistent in the 50s to drop rapidly into the low teens with sub-zero wind chills within a few hours. These freezing temperatures remained in the area for three to four days. This quick drop caused discoloring of leaves and defoliationRead the story …
10 Things First-Generation Students Should Know
University bridges gap for first-time college students
November 8, 2022 by
University programs and communities are helping to bridge the resource gap for first-generation college students, who may not have the institutional knowledge that legacy students get from their families. Ashleen Williams, faculty adviser for the First-Generation Student Network, and Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, talk about 10 ways students can find the helpRead the story …
Physician Predicts Severe Flu Season
University Health Services offers vaccines for prevention, antivirals for treatment
November 3, 2022 by
Fall at the University of Mississippi means new students, tailgating in the Grove and gearing up for the holidays. Unfortunately, it also means increased cases of the flu. “We had such light flu seasons the past two years,” said Dr. Hubert Spears, staff physician at Employee Health Services. “I’d say so far this year, we’reRead the story …
Hidden Library Tour Reveals Little-Known, Possibly Haunted Areas
J.D. Williams Library is more than just books, librarians say
October 28, 2022 by
The Well of Souls; a cold, dark mezzanine lined with cages; a haunted bathroom – these are just some of the secrets of the J.D. Williams Library. A crowd of more than a dozen students, professors and university staff members crowded in the front entrance of the library on a recent Wednesday afternoon to seeRead the story …
Honors College Scholarships Support High-achieving Students
More than $600,000 awarded to freshmen from Mississippi and across the globe
October 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College awarded more than 20 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year, continuing a 25-year tradition of supporting top students with new and established scholarship endowments. “Our scholarships help us recruit top students from all over the world,” said Ethel Scurlock, Honors College dean. “Top-tierRead the story …