After being a student-run organization since it was founded five years ago, Ole Miss Fishing has been approved as an official UM club team. The 11-member team, which ranges from skilled fishermen to those who simply want to learn more about the sport, has for the last five years been funding its own tournaments out-of-pocket.Read the story …
UM Fishing Team Gains Official Club Status
Student team enters tournaments across the region, hopes to add scholarships for fishermen
December 5, 2014 by
Ford Center Gingerbread Village Opens Thursday
December 4, 2014 by
The fifth annual Gingerbread House Village display opens Thursday (Dec. 4) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and runs through Dec. 18. “The gingerbread village has become an Oxford tradition,” said Kate Meacham, Ford Center marketing director. “It gives the community an opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit. We are thankfulRead the story …
Be Santa Claus for the Cause
UM basketball fans called to support Books and Bears program Dec. 4
December 2, 2014 by
Calling all Ole Miss Rebel basketball fans! It’s time to add a little “ho-ho-ho!” to your “Hotty Toddy.” Donations for the 17th annual Books and Bears program will be accepted at Tad Smith Coliseum during the men’s basketball game against Texas Christian University, which tips off at 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Toys and books received that night willRead the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Helps Transform a School Culture
Video: North Panola High School receives B grade
November 30, 2014 by
FROM NEARLY FAILING TO A ‘B’ SCHOOL IN JUST FOUR YEARS: A program at Ole Miss has helped a struggling Mississippi school district dramatically improve the quality and rigor of its academic programs. In 2009, North Panola School District ranked among the worst in the state, receiving a nearly failing mark. Today, the school has achieved a BRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 29: We Are Ole Miss
November 29, 2014 by
Once you become part of the Ole Miss family, it stays with you forever. From our landscaping to our athletic programs to our medical center, we have so much to be proud of and thankful for at the University of Mississippi. We all could’ve chosen any school to attend or any fan base to join.Read the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 28: Football
November 28, 2014 by
On Oct. 4, 2014, the Ole Miss Rebels defeated top-ranked Alabama. The last time the Rebs beat Bama was in 2003, when Eli Manning was quarterback. And something happened that day much bigger than just a win. That was the day Ole Miss fans once again had a football program that could compete at the highest level.Read the story …
Easy and Healthy Snacks for Children
Ole Miss Food Nutrition expert shares some easy ideas for healthy snacks
November 28, 2014 by
Hospitality and Nutrition Management associate professor Laurel Lambert offers ideas for healthy snacks for children.
29 Days of Thanks
Day 27: Family
November 27, 2014 by
This Thanksgiving Day, many of us are traveling to spend time with our loved ones, eat turkey, and more than likely, discuss Ole Miss football. We are thankful for those families and for our Ole Miss family. Happy Thanksgiving!
NFSMI: 25 Years of Child Nutrition
November 26, 2014 by
Celebrating its 25th year of service in child nutrition, the National Food Service Management Institute is the only federally-funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training for child nutrition programs. In this video, Dr. Katie Wilson, executive director at NFSMI, explains how the Institute has changed but still maintains its goal of providing healthyRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 26: Tradition
November 26, 2014 by
Traditions both old and new make Ole Miss the unique place it is. For more than 75 years, Ole Miss students and fans have chanted “Hotty Toddy.” In fact, it has become a greeting when fans spot each other in red and blue Ole Miss gear outside of Oxford. And we also have a uniqueRead the story …