OXFORD, Miss. – Most high school students look forward to sleeping in during the summer months. Many get a part-time job or spend time lounging by the pool, but Jontae Warren of Booneville has chosen to spend his past five summer breaks a little differently. “I guess you would say I’m a Type A personality,”Read the story …
Booneville Native Reaping Benefits of Summers in Oxford
Warren prepares for college, earns scholarships and course credit through UM Pre-College Programs
July 24, 2014 by
Three Students Receive Critical Language Scholarships
Trio set to study in China this summer, hope to use experience to further career goals
June 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After a competitive application process, three University of Mississippi students have been selected for the prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship program this summer. Susannah Slimp of Meridian, Abigail Szabo of Brandon and Steven Mockler of Ocean Springs have been awarded the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to studyRead the story …
Six UM Students Named Outstanding Freshmen
Omicron Delta Kappa honors students for leadership
June 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society has selected six students for Outstanding Freshman honors for their exceptional academic, service and leadership roles at Ole Miss. Recipients are Madeleine Achgill of Indianapolis, Joseph Bell of Gloucester, Massachusetts, John Brahan of Hattiesburg, Terrius Harris of McComb, Chase Moore ofRead the story …
Two UM Students Land Prestigious Boren Scholarships
Awards provide $20,000 apiece for year of study abroad
June 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students William Bumpas III and Alison Bartel have been awarded Boren Scholarships to study in China for the academic year. Bumpas, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Bartel, of Harvest, Alabama, both international studies and Chinese majors, will use the scholarship to complete their capstone year in the Chinese Language FlagshipRead the story …
UM-Tupelo Honor Graduates Discover Passion for Education
Taylor Medal recipients both took unconventional paths to earning their degree
June 3, 2014 by
TUPELO, Miss. – During the University of Mississippi’s annual honors convocation, two students from the university’s Tupelo regional campus were awarded prestigious Taylor Medals for academic achievement. Both honorees plan to share their passion for education with the next generation of students. Bethany Wray, of Pontotoc, and Will Knight, of Mantachie were among the recipientsRead the story …
Journalism Senior Lands Two Final Semester National Fellowships
Bracey Harris gains valuable experience telling compelling stories using multimedia formats
May 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Bracey Harris of Byram is slated to graduate May 10 from the University of Mississippi with an impressive record of achievement, including two recent prestigious national journalism fellowships. Majoring in broadcast journalism in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, with a minor in business administration, Harris was awarded a CBC-UNCRead the story …
Madison County Journal: Dunigan D.C. journalism fellow
April 25, 2014 by
Canton native Jonece Dunigan recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as a fellow of the National Newspaper Association Foundation’s annual Governmental Affairs summit where she spent time on Capitol Hill. Dunigan, a senior journalism student from the Meek School of Journalism at the University of Mississippi, was there to partake in a two-and-a-half day program toRead the story …
UM Accountancy Students Launch First Mississippi NABA Chapter
Chapter will provide professional development, networking opportunities for students
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy have launched Mississippi’s first chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. The chapter, which launched in 2013 and received its official charter earlier this year, has flourished. Kyerra Moody, a senior accountancy major from Olive Branch, teamed with Nicole Barnes, aRead the story …
VISTA Volunteer Finds Her Passion is Service to Others
Lauryn DuValle has developed programs to connect UM students with youths from underserved schools
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interest in filmmaking and a passion for helping others led Lauryn DuValle to dedicate two years as a volunteer with the North Mississippi VISTA – or Volunteer in Service to America – project at the University of Mississippi. The project connects the university and its resources to low-income communities throughout aRead the story …
METP Fellows Gather for First Cross-Campus Visit at Ole Miss
Scholarship recipients meet former and current UM chancellor, National Teacher of the Year
April 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 30 high-caliber college freshmen with aspirations of becoming influential educators gathered at the University of Mississippi April 14-15 for a cross-campus visit between the UM and Mississippi State chapters of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, or METP. Established in January 2013, METP is a joint effort led by OleRead the story …