OXFORD, Miss. – A 2014 graduate of the University of Mississippi has been accepted into the Peace Corps and is set to depart for Albania in March. Jessica Williams, 22, will be the fourth Ole Miss alumnus currently serving in the Peace Corps. Since 1961, more than 125 Ole Miss students have served in the Peace Corps.Read the story …
Ole Miss Alumna to Begin Peace Corps Service
Jessica Williams plans to teach English in Albania
October 26, 2014 by
UM Museum 75 for 75: Sulton Rogers’ ‘Devil’
October 25, 2014 by
In honor of the University of Mississippi Museum’s 75th anniversary this year, the Ole Miss News Blog is featuring 75 different items from the museum’s archives of more than 20,000 objects. Today, we feature Sulton Rogers’ “Devil” figurine, which is a carved wood piece made in 1989. Bill Ferris gave the piece to the museum. Rogers wasRead the story …
7 Ways to Observe #GivingTuesday in the Oxford-Ole Miss Community
October 24, 2014 by
One holiday that sometimes goes overlooked is one that speaks to every person who has ever stepped foot inside the “Hospitality State.” It’s a relatively new holiday, but it falls squarely in line with the mission of the University of Mississippi. Started in 2012, #GivingTuesday is a global day for giving back. This year, itRead the story …
Landscape University Uses Visual Art to Teach Landscaping
October 23, 2014 by
In a world where we are bombarded with visual stimulation from the minute we awake until the moment we fall asleep mid-tweet, it is becoming increasingly difficult to reach your target audience. Humor always works but can be tricky to pull off for a wide audience. Shock works, too, but can turn off viewers ifRead the story …
Family Day at the Museum
October 23, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi Museum is turning 75 this year, and the museum staff invites the community to join the celebration with a “Happy Birthday Museum! Family Day.” The free event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct. 25) at the museum, and families can drop in during that time for birthday-inspired snacksRead the story …
Harold Burson: The Century’s Most Influential PR Figure
October 22, 2014 by
PR Weekly recently described Harold Burson as “the century’s most influential PR figure.” The Ole Miss alum recently sat down to talk about his beginnings in the PR field, how the Internet and social media have changed the industry, and advice for budding PR practitioners. Video by Mary Stanton Knight.
Library Celebrates National Archives Month
Observance draws public's attention to value of special collections
October 22, 2014 by
From the first day of the month to the last, October is filled with national emphases to remember. There’s Breast Cancer Awareness, AIDS Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Domestic Violence Awareness, Health Literacy, LGBT History, Disability Employment Awareness, Polish-American Heritage and Oktoberfest, just to name a few. These and many more are not found on the averageRead the story …
SEC Nation is Here!
October 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The excitement is back! The SEC Network’s pre-game show “SEC Nation” visits a new campus each week and have now set up in the Grove and are ready to go. Show commentators Joe Tessitore, Tim Tebow, Marcus Spears, Paul Finebaum and Kaylee Hartung will broadcast “SEC Nation” live from the Grove stageRead the story …
Homecoming Festivities Kick Off with Food
October 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Homecoming weekend is finally here! Festivities for the fun-filled weekend began Thursday at the Student Union Plaza with RebelWell’s Food Day Festival and Farmer’s Market. About a dozen local vendors sold fresh veggies, homemade honey, salsa and jam and delightful desserts. As an added bonus, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Chef LabronRead the story …
UM Gives Farmers Free Legal Advice Friday in Goodman
October 17, 2014 by
Representatives from the University of Mississippi Transactional Law Clinic will provide free consultations about business and legal issues as part of a field day for small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers Friday in Goodman. The field day runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17) at the Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production Demonstration Farm, whichRead the story …