OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi band directors, Tim Oliver, Randy Dale and Mel Morse have a lot in common: their mastery of music, love of sports and, now, the title of “band dad.” For the first time in the Pride of the South‘s history, all three of its directors have children in theRead the story …
The Pride of Their Parents
For first time in history, all UM band directors have children in the band
November 7, 2023 by
University Launches New Cannabis, Dietary Supplements Program
Graduate program to capitalize on UM expertise
November 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has created a new online graduate program focusing on medical cannabis and dietary supplements, leaning on the university’s long-standing reputation for expertise in both fields. The new degree program builds on the expertise and research excellence found in the National Center for Natural Products Research and National CenterRead the story …
Callings: Connecting Through Comedy
Ole Miss alumnus Mack Hubbell pursues career in New York City
November 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Backstage at “The Tonight Show,” Mack Hubbell (BS 19) reviews host Jimmy Fallon’s monologue with care, ensuring the jokes are sharp and accurate. The show’s success hinges on many elements, perhaps none as important as the comedic opening segment filled with timely jokes about the day’s news. As the monologue writers’ assistant,Read the story …
Students Win National Award for Open-Source Intelligence
Open-source intelligence foundation selects university's security studies center for inaugural honor
November 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The OSINT Foundation has awarded its inaugural OSINT Product of the Year to a research project conducted by students in the University of Mississippi Center for Intelligence and Security Studies. The OSINT Foundation is a national nonprofit organization devoted to promoting open-source intelligence tradecraft and developing professionals in the intelligence community. TheRead the story …
Callings: A Lifelong Passion and a Lasting Legacy
Charles Overby changes face of journalism in Mississippi
November 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tucked away on the second floor of Farley Hall is an office that not many people know about. The building’s facade may carry his name, but the man who sits behind the desk doesn’t look for notoriety or recognition, despite the fact that his legacy changed the landscape of journalism across Mississippi.Read the story …
Supreme Court to Hear Major Gun Case on Election Day
UM law professor Chris Green says U.S. v. Rahimi implications go farther than single decision
November 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The issue of gun ownership will come before the Supreme Court of the United States again on Tuesday (Nov. 7), this time with the justices deciding whether a person who has a restraining order against them can legally keep their guns. U.S. v. Rahimi is just one of many cases testing theRead the story …
Welcome Home: UM Reunites Military Family for Unforgettable Weekend
Father, family reunited at Ole Miss football game as a part of Ole Miss Wish
November 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four young boys ran into their father’s arms Saturday (Nov. 4) in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, kneeling and crying as they met him on the field. For a moment, it didn’t matter that 65,680 people were focused on the reunion in the roaring stadium. It didn’t matter that the four boys had just ledRead the story …
Alumnus Helps Improve Facilities for Ole Miss Student-Athletes
Dustin Todd cites myriad of experiences, importance of athletics for regional economy as motivators
November 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A young University of Mississippi graduate’s desire to give back to his alma mater was borne from a myriad of experiences, including memorable football games he attended, involvement in campus politics and family ties to Ole Miss. Dustin Todd, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history in 2007, hasRead the story …
UM 175: Fashion Through the Ages
What did students wear to class in 1880?
November 3, 2023 by
Much about University of Mississippi has changed in the last 175 years, but nothing has changed so much, perhaps, as its students’ fashion. Look below to see UM Fashion Through the Ages. 1880-1900 In 1882, Ole Miss was one of the first universities in the South to admit women and the first to hire aRead the story …
Payne Esports Facility Dedicated
Ceremony honors family who provided major support
November 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A Hattiesburg family was honored Thursday (Nov. 2) with the dedication of the Payne Family Esports Facility at the University of Mississippi, celebrating a Division I program that serves as a strong student recruitment tool. Jennifer and Abb Payne and their children Ford and Arden were the focus of a tribute fromRead the story …