OXFORD, Miss. – As banks across the U.S. struggle against a slowing economy, Mississippi banks remain steady. The key to their resiliency is simple: community, said Ken Cyree, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. “Mississippi is a community banking state,” Cyree said. “Our banks are rural and community banks that areRead the story …
Mississippi Banks Steady Amid Economic Slowdown
UM expert Ken Cyree explores strengths in state's banking
October 17, 2023 by
Rebel Student Venture Fund Assists Budding Entrepreneurs
Successful alumni returning to campus to mentor potential future business startups
October 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi student Eli Allen, of Collinsville, received a grant in 2015 from the Rebel Student Venture Fund, it allowed him to concentrate fully on creating Curtsy, a mobile application that makes it easy to thrift and sell clothing, shoes, accessories and more. Curtsy has grown into a nationwide businessRead the story …
University to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
UM invites alumni, supporters to day of celebration on Nov. 6
October 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe 175 years of service to the state and nation with a celebration at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in front of the historic Lyceum. When Mississippi’s flagship university opened its doors on Nov. 6, 1848, with four faculty members and 80 students, it was poised to beRead the story …
UM Combats Opioid Overdose with Fentanyl Awareness, Narcan Training
AG announces 'One Pill Can Kill' initiative, followed by naloxone training for student leaders
October 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Combining prevention with intervention, the University of Mississippi is working with student leadership and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office to address opioid overdose. On Thursday (Oct. 5), the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education trained nearly 100 Ole Miss student leaders in the dangers of fentanyl and how to useRead the story …
UM Study Raises Questions About Juvenile Arrest Policies
Florida research sheds light on Mississippi law enforcement interactions with youth
October 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A study of juvenile arrests policies in Florida made by University of Mississippi researchers poses questions about similar practices in Mississippi. Abigail Novak, assistant professor of criminal justice and legal studies, and Vitoria De Francisco Lopes, a doctoral student in the program, co-authored “What About the Kids? A Multimethod Approach to UnderstandingRead the story …
Yearlong Initiative to Promote, Study Wellness on Campus
Effort to help students, faculty, staff understand importance of social, mental and physical well-being
October 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is launching a new project to raise awareness of wellness services and assess the campus environment surrounding physical, mental and social health. The yearlong Chancellor’s GROVE Well-Being Initiative aims to help students, faculty and staff understand the importance of wellness and the challenges faced by individuals going throughRead the story …
Foundation Gift Pays Tribute to Julia Reed
Kitchen at Greenfield Farm to be named for writer, serve as a gathering space
September 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Greenfield Farm Writers Residency, being developed by the University of Mississippi on a mule farm once owned by author William Faulkner, would have been a haven for the late Julia Reed, an author, columnist and speaker known for explaining Mississippi both to the world and to itself. Greenfield Farm, the firstRead the story …
UM Develops 3D-Printed Film That Supports Cervical Cancer Research
Vaginal delivery method addresses challenges with oral medication
September 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists at the University of Mississippi are developing a vaginal, 3D-printed film that could improve drug delivery options for cervical cancer patients. Each year in the U.S., about 11,500 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and some 4,000 women die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Read the story …
Meet the Man Behind ‘First Down, Ole Miss’
Alumnus Glen Waddle still enjoys announcing games after 25 years
September 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Glen Waddle (BPA 77, JD 80), public address announcer for Ole Miss football for more than a quarter-century, has no plans to quit anytime soon. “If they don’t want me anymore, that’s a different thing,” the University of Mississippi alumnus said. “But as long as I’m ambulatory, I want to keep workingRead the story …
New Prize Aims to Fulfill Students’ Greatest Potential
University announces launch of Stamps Impact Prize
September 23, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $100,000 renewable gift to the University of Mississippi from E. Roe Stamps and his family will establish a competitive award for undergraduate students seeking support for enterprising academic projects outside the classroom. The Stamps Impact Prize is first program of its kind funded by the Stamps family, and the university willRead the story …