The University of Mississippi invites children and their families to the Turner Center swimming pool at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (June 18) to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, a national effort to promote awareness of the importance of swim lessons. Thousands of families at aquatics facilities around the world are expected to participateRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Selected as Sorority Leadership Consultants
Members of three Greek organizations will travel nationwide promoting their groups
June 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – Three 2015 University of Mississippi graduates have been selected to represent their respective sororities as national leadership consultants. Bailey Frady of Delta Delta Delta, Jennifer Fisackerly of Delta Gamma, and Madi Cristina of Phi Mu will travel nationwide for their national Greek organizations for one year. A leadership consultant’s responsibilities include visitingRead the story …
UM Senior Goes Over the Edge of Beau Rivage
Gulfport native Alex Garner raised more than $1,000 for Habitat for Humanity fundraiser
June 12, 2015 by
University of Mississippi senior Alex Garner, a 22-year-old nutrition and dietetics major from Gulfport, recently got to rappel down the side of the Beau Rivage as part of her work with Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Volunteers got an opportunity to rappel off the side of the iconic hotel and casino ifRead the story …
‘American Idol’ to Hold Auditions at Ole Miss Campus on June 30
June 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol? The popular singing competition series will bring the American Idol bus to the Union Plaza at the University of Mississippi to audition contestants June 30 for the 15th, and final, season of the show. Oxford is one of only two Southern locations forRead the story …
Ole Miss Students Lobbying in Washington
June 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss students Jessica Brouckaert and Tripp McKemey were among a select group representing 100 fraternities and sororities in Washington, D.C., recently to lobby for a change in the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act. As the law stands, CHIA allows charitable contributions to be used to maintain and build student housing onRead the story …
UM Museum Offers Workshop with Masters
Art novices invited to learn sketching June 27-28 from professional Constance Pierce
June 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amateur and aspiring artists have a rare opportunity to learn from a master, thanks to a workshop in June at the University of Mississippi Museum. “Learning to Sketch from Museum Masters” is a two-day weekend event June 27-28 in the museum’s studios and galleries. Sessions begin at 2:30 p.m. each day. The costRead the story …
Ole Miss Team Competes at BattleFrog College Championship
Four UM students complete solid performance at the Navy Seals-inspired obstacle course
June 5, 2015 by
Four University of Mississippi students recently competed in the first-ever BattleFrog College Championship in Orlando, Florida, which airs next week on the ESPN networks. Jack Coffin, a 22-year-old senior from Ruckersville, Virginia; Kim Duff, 24, a 2015 graduate from Greensboro, North Carolina; Josh Brenc, 19, a sophomore from Chicago, and Emily Lewis, 20, a seniorRead the story …
William Winter Documentary Wins Emmy
Film examines political life and achievements of former governor
June 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi film that chronicles former Gov. William Winter’s role as a leader in education reform, economic development and racial reconciliation has won an Emmy for best historical documentary by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. “The Toughest Job: William Winter’s Mississippi” was made by Matthew Graves, aRead the story …
UM Museum to Offer Free Family Days for Three Years
Corporate sponsorship puts fundraising campaign over goal
May 31, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host free Family Activity Days for the next three years, thanks to the support of corporate sponsors and community members. Through the 30-day Ignite Ole Miss crowdfunding campaign, the museum surpassed its goal of $6,000. Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi donated $2,000 to the program. “I am beyondRead the story …
Miss University Visits Blair E. Batson
Beard visits children's hospital for Miss America's platform Children's Miracle Network
May 29, 2015 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Miss University France Beard continued her campaign to promote reading in Mississippi Wednesday (May 27) by delivering books and smiles to children’s faces at Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Beard and Ole Miss mascot Rebel delivered 130 books to patients receiving care throughout the hospital. By promoting reading at theRead the story …