OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi freshmen have been named recipients of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Freshman Leadership Awards. The annual ODK Freshman Leadership Awards, which identify outstanding freshman leaders and community servants, were presented at the organization’s annual induction ceremony in April. Previous recipients have gone on to serve in roles such as AssociatedRead the story …
Walk of a Champion: Stricken Student Gets Second Chance, Earns Degree
An aneurysm almost ended his life, but Seth Dickinson graduates Saturday at UM
May 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three years ago, Seth Dickinson was just another University of Mississippi freshman enjoying time off for spring break. That is, until an unexpected hemorrhagic stroke left him comatose on his bedroom floor. When Dickinson awoke from his coma nine days later, the Mantachie native was paralyzed and mute. Gone were his abilityRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Recipients honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2017-18 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at Ole Miss. The inductees were honored Friday afternoon (April 6) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A campus committee chooses Hall ofRead the story …
Honors College Senior Named Rhodes Finalist
Austin Powell interviews Nov. 18-19 for prestigious international fellowship
November 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Austin Powell has long dreamed of winning a Rhodes Scholarship. Now, the University of Mississippi senior is just one step away from achieving that goal. The Corinth native goes to Birmingham, Alabama, this weekend to interview as a Rhodes finalist and will learn Saturday whether he is selected for one of theRead the story …
Six Freshmen Honored for Leadership, Academic Excellence
Omicron Delta Kappa honor society presents annual awards
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society has honored six students for their academic performance, leadership and community involvement. This year’s recipients of ODK Freshman Leader Awards are Olivia Dear of Madison, Seth Dickinson of Mantachie, Christopher Feazell of Mendenhall, Dillon Hall of Saltillo, Alexis Smith of Picayune and Loden SnellRead the story …
Ten Outstanding Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Distinction
Recipients honored for academic achievement, community service and potential for success
February 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned membership in the school’s 2014-15 Hall of Fame, one of the university’s highest honors. The Hall of Fame inductees were honored Jan. 30 in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Recipients are chosen by a committee in accordance withRead the story …
Public Policy Leadership Students Invited to Present at Conferences
Four UM juniors preparing to share their research, conclusions at national meetings
March 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dynamic teachers and students who stretch their minds beyond their comfort zones are a winning combination at the University of Mississippi. Such a match has produced four public policy leadership majors who have been invited to present papers at national conferences this spring. The papers were required writing last semester in theRead the story …
UM Student Tackles Sales Tax Issue
Madison Coburn credits Honors College, Lott Institute with teaching her to think critically
February 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask any student what he or she finds interesting, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who answers with the field of tax litigation. But with many Mississippi cities pushing for an increase in sales tax to improve crumbling infrastructure, young people like Ridgeland native Madison Coburn understand that knowledge of theRead the story …
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Hone Presentation Skills
Annual event challenges students to prepare, think and state their case before judges
January 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s world, college graduates entering the workforce with well-developed speaking skills have a huge advantage. University of Mississippi students recently got an opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and vie for a championship during the 11th annual Speaker’s Edge Competition. The program culminated in a two-day competition, where students presentRead the story …
Timothy Abram Hopes to Help Solve State’s Problems
UM student leader addresses teacher shortage, joins Teach For America
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – With many Mississippi schools struggling to attract effective teachers, Timothy Abram of Horn Lake has decided to take an alternate route into the teaching profession after graduation from the University of Mississippi. A senior majoring in public policy leadership, Abram plans to enter the Teach For America program when he completes hisRead the story …