OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 5,241 freshman students for the fall 2023 semester, the largest freshman class at any university in the state’s history. Bolstered by this record incoming class, a university record of 24,710 students are enrolled across the University of Mississippi’s seven campuses. This is 1,759 more than last year,Read the story …
Record-Breaking Enrollment Sets UM Apart in 2023
Largest freshman class in school history bolsters enrollment growth across the board
November 2, 2023 by
Callings: ‘Let’s Work Through This Together’
Student, professor pursue their callings at Ole Miss
November 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Overcome with the burden of earning a master’s degree, Randy Morgan decided in 2020 that he’d had enough. He would quit and perhaps go back to his hometown or to his part-time job. Either way, he was done. Then the Sherman native spoke with Kirk Johnson, University of Mississippi associate professor ofRead the story …
Callings: Master of Clay
UM alumnus celebrates five decades of creating one-of-a-kind pottery
October 31, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Driving down Main Street in Madison, one might overlook the little tan building that houses Pickenpaugh Pottery & Gallery. To step inside, however, is to be greeted by a colorful array of clay birds, flowers, pots, mugs, mushrooms and more. The warmest welcome comes from Robert Pickenpaugh himself. A 1973 Master ofRead the story …
Former Taiwan Finance Minister to Discuss Trade War, Policy
Christina Liu to examine U.S.-China relations, strategies during COVID-19
October 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host Christina Liu, former finance minister of Taiwan, for two talks next week. Liu will speak on “The Role of the Central Banker in the World Economy: Monetary Policy During the COVID Crisis” at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 31) in the Overby Center auditorium. She will presentRead the story …
Community Partnership Brings Fresh Food Options to Ole Miss
University Joins local organizations to provide fresh, locally-sourced produce
October 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Healthy food met hearty appetites at the corner of Business Row and Dormitory Row on Thursday (Oct. 19) as The Farmstand made its debut on the University of Mississippi campus. The stand is the result of an innovative partnership between the UM Office of Sustainability, Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and CommunityRead the story …
Criminal Justice Reform Activist Shares Inspirational Story
Burton featured Oct. 26 at inaugural Dr. Jeanette Jennings Lecture Series
October 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Susan Burton, a visionary and inspirational leader of the criminal justice reform movement, will give the inaugural Dr. Jeanette Jennings Lecture Series on Oct. 26 at the University of Mississippi. Presented by the university’s African American studies and the Prison-to-College Pipeline programs, the 6 p.m. event in Bondurant Hall, Room 204C, isRead the story …
Duke University Professor Aims to Broaden Understanding of Faulkner
Jarvis C. McInnis to deliver Howry Lecture Oct. 24 on campus
October 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A renowned Duke University professor will deliver a new twist on the Howry Lecture in Faulkner Studies, slated Oct. 24 at the University of Mississippi. Jarvis C. McInnis, the Cordelia and William Laverack Family Assistant Professor of English at Duke, will discuss “Randall Kenan’s Queer Black Ecology” at 5 p.m. in BondurantRead the story …
Intelligence Community Brings ‘City of Spies’ to Ole Miss
Professionals share experience, advice with Center for Intelligence and Security Studies students
October 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Center for Intelligence and Security Studies partnered with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to host a large group of intelligence community representatives Tuesday (Oct. 10) as a part of the “City of Spies Meets City of Oxford” symposium. Representatives from more than a dozen intelligenceRead the story …
Rowan Oak Welcomes Guests for ‘Before Faulkner’ Public Archaeology Day
Students aid in digging up antebellum history of Faulkner's historic homestead
October 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Sociology and Anthropology is partnering with Rowan Oak and the Oxford community to better understand the history of the property before it became William Faulkner’s home. Students are excavating the property surrounding the Mississippi landmark site this fall, searching for evidence of the people who livedRead the story …
UM Community Finds Connection at Annual Longest Table
Event brings students, faculty, staff, community members together for dinner and discussions
October 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 members of the University of Mississippi community gathered for dinner and conversation Sunday (Oct. 1) afternoon in the Circle at the annual Longest Table. At the foot of the historic Lyceum, students, professors, staff and administrators sat down for a meal and engaged in conversation. The goal is toRead the story …