OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction has taken over as the lead unit for the university’s ongoing partnership with Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children prepare for kindergarten by developing language and reading skills. Jumpstart, which places college students in pre-K classrooms to work with children on basic skills, isRead the story …
UM Literacy Center Takes Lead Role in Jumpstart Program
Educators look to expand pre-K reading program in Mississippi
March 17, 2015 by
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 …
‘The Education of a Lifetime’ Chosen for Common Reading Experience
Robert Khayat's memoir recounts experiences growing up and leading UM's transformation
March 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A memoir by Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi, has been selected for the university’s 2015 Common Reading Experience. Each incoming freshman will receive a copy of “The Education of a Lifetime,” (Nautilus Publishing Co., 2013) with instructions to read it before the start of fall classes. Khayat willRead the story …
Aaron Shirley, M.D. posthumously receives Community Service Award
UMMC’s professor named Diversity Educator of the Year
March 2, 2015 by
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recently held its Diversity celebration by recognizing campus and community leaders for the impact they have made in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The late Aaron Shirley M.D., (1933-2014) received the Community Service Award for courage, commitment, persistenceRead the story …
Mississippi Native Chosen to Lead UM Medical Center
Dr. LouAnn Heath Woodward renowned for expertise in emergency medicine, medical education
February 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. LouAnn Heath Woodward, an emergency medicine physician and academic administrator who has served as second-in-command of the University of Mississippi Medical Center for the last five years, has been named the institution’s next vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. UM Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones madeRead the story …
Billy Crews Hired as Education Development Officer
Former Daily Journal executive joins UM in fundraising role
January 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Longtime newspaper executive and public education proponent Billy Crews has joined the University of Mississippi as the new development officer for its School of Education. Crews’ position is a new one, in which he will head fundraising efforts from within the school in collaboration with the UM Foundation. “I believe the School of EducationRead the story …
Tyner to Lead Higher Education Lawyer Group
UM general counsel to become head of the National Association of College and University Attorneys
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, general counsel at the University of Mississippi, has been elected board chairman of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, a group of more than 4,000 higher education lawyers across the country. He begins his new role in June. UM Chancellor Dan Jones said those who have the honor of workingRead the story …
UM Ranks Among Nation’s Best Online MBA Programs
U.S. News & World Report lists university in Top 25
January 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s online MBA program is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 list of 25 Best Online MBA Programs. UM tied Ball State University for No. 16. Other SEC schools on the list include Florida at No. 4, Auburn (No. 10) and Mississippi State (tied with theRead the story …
UM Staff, Students Join MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gathering to improve area schools, assisted living facilities
January 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students and staff are leading efforts to improve living conditions in Lafayette County and Oxford during 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Oxford Activity Center. Program participants include UM Dean of StudentsRead the story …
UM Employees Play Santa’s Helpers
Books and Bears program changes venue, sets new record for donations distributed
December 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There will be many more presents under a lot of University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees’ trees on Christmas Day, thanks to the generosity of the campus community and its Black Faculty and Staff Organization. Smiles abounded Friday morning (Dec. 19) in the Gertrude Castellow Ford Ballroom at the Inn at OleRead the story …