OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi record 16 Language Flagship seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese and Arabic capstone year programs. The capstone is a final year of direct enrollment and study at a university in Taiwan or Morocco, followed by an internship. The 12Read the story …
Chinese, Arabic Students Achieve Capstone
16 UM Flagship students accepted for yearlong study abroad program
April 10, 2023 by
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support
April 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came together to contribute 2,399 gifts totaling more than $6.83 million – theRead the story …
Major Gift Expands Opportunities for IMC Students
Gorders invest $1 million in scholarships for the School of Journalism and New Media
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1 million gift from Lacie and Joe Gorder, of San Antonio, will help shape the future careers of University of Mississippi students pursuing degrees in the dynamic, competitive field of fashion promotion. Announced Tuesday (April 4) as part of Giving Day 2023 – the university’s annual social media-driven fundraising event –Read the story …
Three UM Students Win Goldwater Scholarships
Prestigious STEM scholarships awarded to Mississippi natives
April 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year in a row, three University of Mississippi students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships in a single year. All native Mississippians, Christian Boudreaux, of Oxford; Noah Garrett, of Madison; and Alyssa Stoner, of Gulfport are the university’s 22nd, 23rd and 24th students to receive the coveted scholarships. “As aRead the story …
University’s Contributions to State Focus of Mississippi Day
April 15 celebration to showcase best of UM programs, services and achievements
April 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will put the Magnolia State on display April 15 through hands-on learning activities, demonstrations, food and more as part of the second Mississippi Day. The annual event brings together the university’s academic departments to offer an array of fun and family-friendly activities that highlight the university’s contributions toRead the story …
Ole Miss Readies for Fourth Annual Giving Day
Online event seeks to strengthen programs, bolster ongoing capital campaign
March 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Giving Day 2023 at the University of Mississippi, April 4-5, will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to support academic and outreach programs through an online, social media-driven campaign. “Our alumni and friends are incredibly generous and engaged in campus life, and I’m excited for how Giving Day provides a vibrantRead the story …
University Sets Inaugural Earth Month Celebration
Expanded calendar of events to include recycling competition, campus farmers market
March 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, the University of Mississippi is expanding its Green Week to the entire month of April. The new Earth Month celebration will feature more events and opportunities for environmental education and outreach. Since 2009, the university’s Office of Sustainability has hosted Green Week around Earth Day (April 22) toRead the story …
Alumnus Feeds Passion for Discovery as TV Documentary Producer
Ben Cannon puts his Southern studies degree to use in unexpected ways
March 23, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ben Cannon has always enjoyed exploring new places, which is quite helpful for his job as a field producer for the Discovery Channel. Cannon earned a bachelor’s degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi in 2003. Although his circuitous route has led him from ski towns in Germany to lodgesRead the story …
Croft Institute’s Dream of Global Citizenry More Important Than Ever
International studies hub celebrates 25 years of cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural education
March 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Before the widespread use of cellphones, social media and Google, the founders of the Croft Institute for International Studies dreamed of a program that would teach University of Mississippi students how to be global citizens. As the Croft Institute celebrates its silver jubilee, Executive Director Oliver Dinius said many things have changedRead the story …
Study Could Provide Insight Into Origin of Heart Defects
UM biologist receives National Institutes of Health award to study heart formation
March 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biologist is asking big questions about the development of the human heart, and a new National Institutes of Health grant may help him find the answers. “When I think about life’s big picture, I think one of the great mysteries is how we go from a single cellRead the story …