OXFORD, Miss. – The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi presents the first Ole Miss New Media Data Day on Thursday (Nov. 5) in the Overby Center auditorium. Data Day will bring in representatives of two of the world’s most recognized social networking entities, Facebook and LinkedIn, to discussRead the story …
Facebook, LinkedIn Representatives Featured at ‘Data Day’
Students to learn how data can impact businesses, careers
October 30, 2015 by
Board of Trustees Names Preferred Candidate for UM Chancellor
October 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has selected Jeffrey S. Vitter as the preferred candidate for the chancellorship of the University of Mississippi. A renowned computer scientist and academic leader, Vitter is provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Kansas. Vitter was recommended by the BoardRead the story …
Ole Miss Law Wins World Championship in Space Law
Team of three students triumphs over groups from India and Greece en route to victory
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi School of Law has won the world championship at the 2015 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition in Jerusalem. The team beat India’s Nalsar University of Law in the semifinals and triumphed over National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, today (Oct. 15) in the final round. UM is one ofRead the story …
FBI, UM Student Affairs Honor UPD Officers
Three presented awards, praised for contributing to statue noose investigation
October 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi police officers were honored Wednesday (Oct. 14) for their involvement in the investigation of vandalism to the James Meredith statue on campus last year. During a brief ceremony on the back porch of the Lyceum, just feet from the statue, Bryan McCloskey, senior supervisory resident agent from theRead the story …
ATO Chapter Honored with True Merit Award
UM fraternity receives award for eighth straight year
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Delta Psi chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Mississippi received the True Merit award at the ATO national convention for its outstanding accomplishments for the 2014-15 academic year. This is the eighth year in a row for the UM fraternity. “Because of Mississippi’s proven success as a chapter, individual membersRead the story …
UM Graduates to Compete at SEC Symposium
Entrepreneurs hope to connect job-seekers with companies that fit their personalities
September 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two 2015 University of Mississippi graduates will introduce their business venture, a Web-based services that helps connect job-seekers with employers that match their personality profile, Sept. 20-22 at a pitch competition during this year’s SEC Symposium in Atlanta. Jackson native Alex Ray, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, and Madison nativeRead the story …
New Parking App Available for UM and Oxford Drivers
August 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and the city of Oxford are launching the PassportParking app this month, giving drivers the luxury of paying for parking from their smartphone. Passport will be available at all metered spaces on campus and throughout the city. The app is designed to make driving around the Oxford areaRead the story …
UM Student Housing Day of Service Benefits L-O-U Community
Assistants-in-training visit, help local organizations in annual event
August 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Unfazed by severe thunderstorms that moved through the area much of the day, 138 University of Mississippi students visited several local organizations Friday afternoon (Aug. 7) to help beautify facilities and assist staff members with their duties. The UM Student Housing Day of Service involved all community assistants-in-training in volunteer efforts aroundRead the story …
UM Panhellenic Community CARE Walk is Aug. 26
Proceeds from 12th annual event to benefit breast cancer research, patients
August 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the Greek community at the University of Mississippi are again taking to the streets Aug. 26 to raise funds in the fight against cancer. The 12th annual UM Panhellenic Council Cancer Awareness Research and Eradication, or CARE, Walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Grove. Registration, which includes a T-shirt,Read the story …
International Strongman Competitor Trains at Turner Center
Criminal justice major continues competing after life-changing accident
July 2, 2015 by
Following his accident, John Stitt had just two questions for his doctors: “When can I walk again?” and “When can I lift weights again?” Stitt, a criminal justice major at the University of Mississippi, began training for strongman competitions in 2012. A year later, he competed in his first event and came in dead last.Read the story …