The Mud Daubers, a group of advanced student ceramicists, will host their annual Christmas pottery sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow (Nov. 19-20) in front of the Student Union. If you need a well-crafted Christmas gift, or just want to collect some phenomenal Ole Miss student artwork, take a moment over theRead the story …
Christmas Pottery Sale Opens in Front of the Union
Sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow
November 19, 2014 by
29 Days of Thanks
Day 19: Faculty
November 19, 2014 by
The world-class education that students receive at the University of Mississippi would not be possible without our faculty members. The university employs nearly 1,000 faculty members throughout the year. Our award-winning professors, instructors and researchers are well-equipped with knowledge and field experience to give students the best information for their future careers. We are thankful for ourRead the story …
UM Alumnus Honored by Navy for Science and Technology Achievements
Kerry Commander receives National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal
November 19, 2014 by
A University of Mississippi graduate has earned the National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medal for Achievements in Science and Technology. Kerry Commander, a Clarksdale native who earned a doctorate in physics and bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics from UM, as well as a master’s degree in applied mathematics from the University of Arizona, wasRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 18: Landscaping
November 18, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi frequents lists of the nation’s most beautiful campuses. And doing so requires a lot of effort. Ole Miss’ landscaping department works year-round to keep our campus looking pristine. Just last year, the Department of Landscape Services won top honors at the Professional Grounds Management Society’s 2013 Green Star Awards competition for exceptionalRead the story …
CONNECTIONS: The Reasons for the Season
Holidays should mean more than a change of scenery
November 17, 2014 by
‘Tis a month before semester’s end and everyone here from senior administration to the freshmen class is readying for the holidays as they quickly draw near. Faculty are preparing their final lectures and reviews before giving final exams. No doubt, the nooks and crannies of the various libraries on campus soon will be filled toRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 17: Education
November 17, 2014 by
When students choose to attend the University of Mississippi, they are embarking on a journey of outstanding education. Ole Miss offers degrees in 13 different schools, ranging from Law and Applied Sciences to Medicine and Pharmacy. The College of Liberal Arts houses 30 different departments, giving students a wide variety of career choices. The School ofRead the story …
Rebel Moms – Meet Shannon Richardson
Owner of Oxford WeeCycle helps families save money through children's consignment sale
November 16, 2014 by
As my two kids get older and begin to outgrow clothes, toys and other baby accessories, I struggle with trying to fit it all in boxes, rearrange spaces or figure out where to put it or whom to give it to. I’m definitely running out of room. Shannon Richardson, assistant director of campus recreation and co-organizerRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 16: Architecture
November 16, 2014 by
From the gorgeous pillars of the Lyceum to the impressive structure that is the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Ole Miss is home to some of the most impressive architecture in the region. When the university was being built from 1844 to 1848, several of the original antebellum buildings were influenced by GreekRead the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 15: Dan Jones
November 15, 2014 by
In 2009, Dan Jones was named the 16th chancellor of this great university. We are very thankful for all he has accomplished in his five years at Ole Miss. Jones is responsible for many things that have advanced the university, including a construction and renovation boom that will give Ole Miss new academic and athletics facilitiesRead the story …
New Biography Examines Elvis Presley Against Backdrop of the South
UM professor Ted Ownby pens foreword
November 15, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Elvis Presley is the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and he is back in the spotlight with a new biography that captures the drama of his career. In “Elvis Presley: A Southern Life,” Southern historian Joel Williamson, professor emeritus of the humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Read the story …