Once again, Oxford has been ranked as one of the Best Small College Towns in America. The home of the University of Mississippi has been named the nation’s 21st–best small college town by bestcolleges.com. Oxford was among two SEC towns to make the list. The other, Starkville, made the list at No. 26. “Oxford isRead the story …
Second Annual Art-er Limits Fringe Festival Features Unique Blend
August 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The second annual Art-er Limits Fringe Festival, set for Aug. 6-8 in Oxford, promises to give festival-goers a unique experience by combining Mississippi’s culture, art, literature and music all in one weekend. With 70 events in just 72 hours, you’re sure to experience something new about Mississippi. Events throughout the weekend willRead the story …
Fisher-Wirth Chosen as Fellow of Black Earth Institute
July 31, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ann Fisher-Wirth, professor of English and director of the environmental studies program at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen as a fellow of the Black Earth Institute, a think tank of artists and scholars devoted to serving environmental and social causes with their art. “I am very pleased to be chosen as a fellowRead the story …
Students Learn About Marine Science Careers at Ole Miss ROV Camp
July 27, 2015 by
ABBEVILLE, Miss. – Six middle school students got a glimpse into what a marine sciences career is like last week at the University of Mississippi’s Seafloor Science ROV Day Camp. The camp, sponsored by the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology, allowed campers to learn about technology as they built and tested remotely operatedRead the story …
Heads in the Game Final Presentation Scheduled for Monday
July 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – High school students from across the nation have been at the University of Mississippi this summer for the Heads in the Game: Concussion Research Program and will present their final research findings from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday (July 27) at Comer Auditorium in Brevard Hall. The students arrived on campus last month and beganRead the story …
Eli Manning Recognized Among World’s Most Charitable Athletes
July 23, 2015 by
Ole Miss alumnus and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is getting recognized for something other than his Super Bowl-winning talent. Manning has been named as one of the world’s top 10 most charitable athletes by Global Grind, according to Sports Media 101. Early in his NFL career, Manning volunteered in relief efforts, helping getRead the story …
Sistrunk Triplets Finally Ready to Attend UM
Dr. and Mrs. William Sistrunk met at UM and now see their children take the next step at their alma mater.
July 22, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three is a magic number, and it just so happens the Ole Miss family will be gaining three incoming freshman who share the same last name. Triplets Ann Weston, Katherine and Will Sistrunk from Springfield, Missouri, are not strangers to the University of Mississippi. Their parents, Dr. William Sistrunk, Class of 1986Read the story …
Ole Miss Alumnus Achieves Success on Capitol Hill
July 21, 2015 by
An education from the University of Mississippi can lead to success anywhere, and Ole Miss graduate Stephen Worley is a perfect example. Worley is deputy communications director for the Senate Appropriations Committee, a committee chaired by another Ole Miss alumnus, U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, in Washington, D.C. The Jackson native works daily to provide theRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Give Back During Summer Family Vacation
Brons siblings give back to the children of Turks and Caicos by volunteering in island schools
July 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In June, University of Mississippi students and siblings Nick and Tate Brons took a family vacation to the islands of Turks and Caicos, where they did more than just relax out in the sun. The Brons family was able to give back to local children by entertaining and reading to some ofRead the story …
UPD Officers Join Rank of Sergeant
Pinning Ceremony Provides Time to Recognize Law Enforcement Efforts
July 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Four University Police Department officers were joined by family and friends to celebrate their promotion to the rank of sergeant during a recent pinning ceremony. Chief of Police Tim Potts said the time-honored tradition is a special one for uniformed services. “This is a chance to recognize the police in the trenches everyRead the story …