The spring semester is here, and Gallery 130 at Meek Hall is showcasing new artwork throughout the semester. Exhibits feature artwork by MFA and BFA candidates. Stop by Meek Hall before March 27 and check out this masterpiece by Claire Whitehurst. Other artists include Tiffany Priewe and Allison Young. When you are out and aboutRead the story …
Gallery 130 Features Full Slate of Spring Shows
Visit Meek Hall during the semester to support student artists
March 24, 2015 by
Nominations Open for Annual Frist Awards
Honor recognizes outstanding service to students by faculty and staff members of the Ole Miss family
March 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – College students often face loneliness and difficult circumstances without family nearby to help. But at the University of Mississippi, many faculty and staff members fill the gap by stepping in to lend a helping hand or simply to listen and offer encouragement. It’s all part of being a member of the OleRead the story …
Viewers Encouraged to Study ‘Brief Encounters’ at UM Museum
March 19, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi Museum is debuting a brand new exhibit this month. “Brief Encounters” by Martin Arnold is a collection of nearly life-size oil paintings of human subjects. Viewers will be left in awe as the paintings, as clear as photographs, capture their attention. Arnold, originally from Michigan, has lived in Mississippi for eightRead the story …
UM Awarded Tree Campus USA Recognition
March 18, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi is widely known for its beautiful campus, winning a number of honors, including a nod as the nation’s “Most Beautiful” from Newsweek. The university’s Department of Landscape Services also has been the recipient of several national recognitions. Add another one to that list. Ole Miss has been recognized as a TreeRead the story …
Museum’s Buie Bacchanalia Raises Project Awareness
March 16, 2015 by
Last month, the Friends of the University of Mississippi Museum hosted the Buie Bacchanalia event to raise awareness of the pre-installation of the museum’s Mary Buie wing, and it was a huge success. Attendees experienced a night filled with Greek food, wine and dancing. “The Buie Bacchanalia event to celebrate the ongoing project of reinstallingRead the story …
33 Campus Construction Projects You Should Know About
March 16, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi campus is constantly improving and growing to accommodate our increasing student population. Over the next few years, several construction projects will enhance student life and transform the campus. Here’s a list of current and upcoming projects: HAPPENING NOW Coulter Hall Additions and Renovations Renovations to Coulter Hall began in 2013 andRead the story …
Library Launches Ignite Campaign for Studio One Project
March 14, 2015 by
With your help, Ole Miss students could soon have access to a brand new video and recording studio. Students have expressed the need for more technology in the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library; specifically, a place to create and edit video, as multimedia has become a constant in coursework. The library will launch aRead the story …
Art Exhibition at Residential College Examines Gender
Six students participating in show that features a variety of media
March 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of female artists from the University of Mississippi Department of Art and Art History will bring a wide range of artistic media to a new exhibit showing in Residential College South through April 3. “Feminine Cartographies,” curated by Brooke White, associate professor of art, features artists Desiree Kapler, Hailey Hodge, EliseRead the story …
UM Graduate’s Space Shuttle Film to Air on Public Broadcasting
'The Space Shuttle: Flying for Me' airs Tuesday on WKNO-TV and Wednesday on MPB
March 12, 2015 by
An Ole Miss graduate’s film, “The Space Shuttle: Flying for Me,” is set to air at 7 p.m. Tuesday (March 17) on Memphis PBS affiliate WKNO-TV and at 9 p.m. Wednesday (March 18) on Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations. Nashville filmmaker Tim Weeks, who earned a bachelor’s degree in 1981 and a law degree in 1984,Read the story …
UM Museum 75 for 75: Ancient Griffin Coin
March 10, 2015 by
In honor of the University of Mississippi Museum‘s 75th anniversary, the Ole Miss News Blog is featuring 75 different items from the museum’s archives of more than 20,000 objects. Today’s featured item is an ancient Greek coin, which depicts a griffin. The mythical creature is seated with one paw raised, with a small rooster below. The coin was minted sometimeRead the story …