Awards Ceremony Highlights UM Staff Appreciation Week

Annual celebration recognizes employees for years, excellence in service

Most of us as University of Mississippi employees anticipate the arrival of annual Staff Appreciation Week. It’s somewhat like an extended break period from the regular routines we all engage in daily. Starting Monday (May 15), staff members can choose from a variety of events to enjoy at their leisure. Of all the activities scheduled,Read the story …

Top 10 Stories on Ole Miss News in 2016

Year-end recap reveals which headlines had the most views

If you are a regular follower of Ole Miss News, then you probably have read most – if not all – of the 10 most popular stories in 2016. However, in case you missed anything – or simply want to read them again – here’s the list according to which stories had the most views:Read the story …

Ole Miss Students Partner with Oxford Church to Help Flood Victims

Most people spend their Labor Day lounging around, enjoying the last days of summer. But eight determined University of Mississippi students spent their holiday weekend lending a helping hand to our Louisiana neighbors recovering from devastating floods that struck the area last month. Connor King, Kate Prendergast, Bailey Grace Elkin, Ali Roberson, Carlie Vowell, ElizabethRead the story …

Join Ole Miss Campus Recreation for the Annual Glow Fun Run

The University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation is gearing up for the third annual Glow Run, coming up Sept. 1 on campus. Everyone is invited to participate. The free 4-K fun run begins at 9 p.m. in front of the Lyceum, but festivities begin at 8 p.m., with a Zumba fitness session. Campus RecRead the story …

Guyton Drive Closed to Through Traffic

The three-way stop sign at Guyton Drive and Fraternity Row has moved to Fraternity Row and West Road. Guyton Drive no longer connects to Fraternity Row. New stop signs have been installed at Rebel Drive and Fraternity Row and at the four-way stop at Rebel Drive and the north entrance to Guyton Drive, including the rerouted roadRead the story …

Ford Center’s Fall Lineup Filled with Variety

The University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts has a season schedule that does not disappoint, featuring something for everyone, including children’s shows, a critically acclaimed comedian and musical performances. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this fall: – “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth Tour” by Lewis Black,Read the story …

Together, We Stood

UM administrators, faculty, staff and students showed unity, respect for diversity at campus gathering

I’ve never been in the military or law enforcement, so I can’t say that I fully understand the strong bonds that I’m told exist among these public servants. Some say it’s the daily camaraderie that knits these men and women together. Others credit the presence of danger in crisis that forges these attachments. Which, ofRead the story …

Miss University Among 11 Ole Miss Students Vying for Miss Mississippi

By the end of this week, someone new will hold the title of Miss Mississippi, and there’s a 25 percent chance it will be an Ole Miss student. The 2016 Miss Mississippi pageant begins Wednesday (June 22) with preliminary rounds, and the excitement culminates at 8 p.m. Saturday as the top 10 compete for theRead the story …

Join Ole Miss Campus Recreation for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Ole Miss Campus Recreation invites all children and their families to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (June 24) at the Turner Center swimming pool. The free event is part of a worldwide effort to promote swimming safety and the importance of swim lessons, said Mark Garneau, UniversityRead the story …

Staff Appreciation Week Offers a Variety of Fun Events

The University of Mississippi Staff Council will celebrate Ole Miss staff members May 16-20 with Staff Appreciation Week. The weeklong celebration will include learning opportunities, fun and active events and social gatherings. Staff members are also invited to access the Turner Center facilities free of charge during the entire week, just by showing a staffRead the story …