The James Beard Foundation has honored “Gravy,” a product of the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, as the nation’s best podcast. In 2015, the foundation named Gravy, the SFA’s quarterly print journal and podcast, as its Publication of the Year. GravyRead the story …
UM Section of American Chemical Society Honored for Book Club Program
Group wins ChemLuminary Award for engaging activity
April 29, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi’s local section of the American Chemical Society has been awarded the 2015 ChemLuminary Award for its Common Reading Experience program. The award, for “Best Activity or Program in a Local Section Stimulating Membership Involvement,” honors the Ole Miss section’s dedication to member development and outreach through book club activities. More thanRead the story …
Isom Center, UM Pride Network Organize Inaugural LOU Pride Weekend
April 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inaugural Lafayette-Oxford-University Pride Weekend is set for May 5-8 throughout the city of Oxford and the University of Mississippi. The event, organized by the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, the UM Pride Network and other student groups, is designed to create inclusive and welcoming spaces for the LGBTQRead the story …
Winners Show Intense Athleticism at Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon
April 15, 2016 by
Billy Tune, 37, and Michele Kisel, 35, claimed first place overall in their respective male and female categories at the 11th Annual Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon. More than 200 participants registered for the April 3 event, hosted by the University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation. Ninety competitors were female, 121 male and seven participants wereRead the story …
UM Theater Students Draw Attention to Water Issues
Performance part of National Water Dance 2016
April 12, 2016 by
Dance students from the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts are participating in National Water Dance 2016, which draws attention to water issues such as the need for clean drinking water and rising sea levels. They will take that movement to Mud Island River Park in Memphis for a performance that’s free and open toRead the story …
UM’s Eighth Annual Green Week Begins April 16
Campus, community organizations collaborate for weeklong series of sustainability-focused events
April 8, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi’s eighth annual Green Week celebration, coordinated by the Office of Sustainability, is set for April 16-24. Established in 2009, Green Week features a variety of interactive events that allow UM students, faculty, staff and Oxford residents to explore ways to live a more sustainable life and the importance of doing so.Read the story …
Assistance Available Through Friends of the Children Fund
April 7, 2016 by
The Friends of the Children Fund provides financial support to University of Mississippi employees and full-time students whose dependent children require medical treatment for serious medical conditions. Although no funding is available for medical expenses, the fund can provide partial support for costs such as airline tickets, meals, lodging or child care fees for otherRead the story …
Some 1,500 Students Help Out During Big Event
April 4, 2016 by
About 1,500 University of Mississippi students volunteered Saturday (April 2) for sixth annual Big Event and took on service projects all over the L-O-U community. The volunteers worked at 150 different sites around Oxford, working with homeowners, community leaders, religious leaders and elected officials to identify jobs that needed to be done. More than 300Read the story …
Bruce Levingston Takes Mississippi Inspiration to Carnegie Hall
March 28, 2016 by
As the University of Mississippi’s Chancellor’s Honors College Artist-in-Residence, Bruce Levingston introduces many influential artists to Mississippi, including our rich culture, our storied past and the artistry that has emerged from both. In his upcoming April 4 performance at Carnegie Hall, Levingston will feature works inspired by two important Mississippians whose lives embodied the trueRead the story …
MS News Now: Implant restores woman’s hearing in time for boyfriend’s proposal
March 17, 2016 by
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – On Wednesday, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s ENT and Communicative Sciences Department shared a heartwarming video on their Facebook page. One of their patients received a gift of a lifetime – and another huge surprise on top of an already emotional moment. She was finally able to hear again thanks to a cochlearRead the story …