OXFORD, Miss. – The British government has named University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university’s history. Bryant, a 2023 graduate with a degree in public health and health sciences, plans to spend the next two years studying community healthRead the story …
Alumni, Friends Respond to Giving Tuesday
Multiple ways to help Ole Miss students featured during day
December 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni and friends took the occasion of Giving Tuesday, the worldwide annual day of giving on Nov. 28, to respond with 190 gifts totaling more than $13,140 for project-based crowdfunding initiatives on Ignite Ole Miss. The Ignite crowdfunding platform offered several opportunities for individuals to embrace philanthropy. Giving TuesdayRead the story …
University Launching Program in Evidence-Based Policing and Reform
Curriculum leads to graduate certificate, available online beginning in spring semester
November 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to improve law enforcement and the relationships between police and the communities they serve, the University of Mississippi is launching a new graduate certificate program in evidence-based policing and reform. Beginning next spring, the Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform will offer a cutting-edge curriculum and training program designedRead the story …
Kinesiology Professor Inducted Into National Academy
Minsoo Kang honored for contributions to study of human movement
November 26, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi researcher has been honored as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, one of the highest honors a kinesiology scholar can receive. Minsoo Kang, a professor of sport analytics, is among 17 new fellows inducted at the academy’s 92nd annual meeting in Newport Beach, California. The academyRead the story …
Criminology Professor Wins Early Career Award
Abigail Novak recognized for her expertise in punishment, delinquency
November 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Abigail Novak, a University of Mississippi assistant professor of criminal justice and legal studies, has been honored for her expertise in the impact of childhood punishment, juvenile delinquency and labeling. The American Society of Criminology’s Division of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology presented Novak with an Early Career Award on Thursday (Nov. 16).Read the story …
Giving Tuesday Features Multiple Ways to Support Ole Miss Students
Donors can help advance crowdfunding campaigns and scholarships to benefit students
November 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Giving Tuesday, a worldwide annual day of giving set for Nov. 28, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have opportunities to support student-led projects, scholarships and research opportunities. These crowdfunding campaigns, hosted on the university’s Ignite Ole Miss page, offer everyone a chance to get involved in philanthropy by making aRead the story …
Criminal Justice Professor Earns Lifetime Service Award
Crime Stoppers honors David McElreath at annual statewide meeting
November 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi Crime Stoppers has honored University of Mississippi professor David McElreath with a lifetime service award in recognition of his lifelong pursuit of serving and protecting others. The organization presented McElreath, a professor of criminal justice and legal studies and a former law enforcement officer, with the Pam Vance Lifetime Service AwardRead 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
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 …
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 …
Kelly English is Cooking for the Cause
Alumnus chef donating talents for benefit dinner Nov. 17 at the Johnson Commons ballroom
October 31, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned chef Kelly English will be serving a gourmet meal Nov. 17 as part of a benefit dinner at the University of Mississippi. The event, hosted by the School of Applied Sciences, begins at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Paul B. Johnson Sr. Commons. Proceeds will help fund the renovationRead the story …