OXFORD, Miss. – Two visiting keynote speakers will dive into the ethics behind education at the 23rd international conference for Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum, held this month for the first time at the University of Mississippi. The conference is set for Oct. 6-8 at two locations on campus. The society sponsors the conferenceRead the story …
Including Ethics in the Classroom
Conference to discuss intellectual virtues, ethics in teaching
October 2, 2022 by
Annual Banking and Finance Symposium Set for Oct. 14
September 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration is preparing to host its 21st annual Banking and Finance Symposium, which features speakers and panel discussions to educate students, alumni and finance professionals on topics that affect the financial industry. The event is set for Oct. 14 at the Oxford Conference Center. Registration is $95 and can be completed by clicking here. “The Banking and Finance Symposium has been an outstandingRead the story …
UM Ranks Top in State for Getting a Job After Graduation
Honor marks sixth consecutive year of recognition; Ole Miss among only two SEC schools listed
September 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than nine in 10 recent University of Mississippi graduates have found and kept a job after graduation. That is why Zippia.com named UM the best college in Mississippi for getting a job for the sixth consecutive year. The ranking considers the most recent College Scorecard data released by the U.S. DepartmentRead the story …
Mississippi SBDC Expands Into Marion County
State office joins forces with Marion County Development Partnership to offer services, resources
September 9, 2022 by
COLUMBIA, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has added a new business counselor to serve small businesses in Marion County by partnering with Marion County Development Partnership in Columbia. The new center is among more than 20 sites and centers of the Mississippi Small Business Development Center, headquartered at the University of Mississippi.Read the story …
Ole Miss Awards Achieving Equity Grants
More than $56,000 awarded for seven proposals aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion
August 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following a rigorous and competitive application process, seven University of Mississippi investigator teams have been awarded internal funding for proposals aimed at advancing institutional diversity and inclusion. The Achieving Equity Grants Program was introduced in 2019 and is jointly administered by the Office of the Provost, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs,Read the story …
Ole Miss Chapter Wins Mortar Board Honors
Campus organization received Gold Torch Award, named Most Improved Chapter
August 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Mortar Board, an honor society for college seniors, recently won two top honors during the national organization’s annual awards program. The UM Tassels chapter met all the requirements necessary for a Gold Torch Award. The group also was named the Freeman and Fox Most Improved Chapter.Read the story …
North Mississippi VISTA Project Seeks Volunteers
Deadline for applications is July 25
July 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi VISTA Project, based at the Grisham-McLean Institute for Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi, is seeking applicants to help fight poverty in Mississippi through national service. The North Mississippi VISTA Project has full-time positions for yearlong terms of service beginning Aug. 29. VISTA members join nonprofit organizations andRead the story …
RebelWell Adds More Wellness Options for Employees
Partnership with Deer Oaks EAP yields benefits for UM faculty and staff
June 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – RebelWell, the University of Mississippi‘s initiative to foster healthy lifestyles among employees, has expanded its offerings to include confidential mental health counseling, financial counseling and other wellness and work-life balance resources. The new services are offered through the Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program. All services are free and confidential and available toRead the story …
University Supports Staff Members’ Creativity with New Residency
Application deadline is May 23
May 16, 2022 by
University of Mississippi staff members on the Oxford campus may apply for Staff Creative Residencies, one-week opportunities to work on individual creative projects. The initiative, conceived by the Mississippi Lab and funded by the Office of the Provost, supports projects such as painting, photography, woodworking, writing, video game design, music composition, quilting and more. “JustRead the story …
Inaugural Faculty Development Grant Recipients Announced
May 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement has named its inaugural cohort of recipients of the Faculty Development Grant. The grants were created following a needs and opportunities assessment in fall 2021, per the strategic priorities outlined in the Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. They were developedRead the story …