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 …
Community Partnership Brings Fresh Food Options to Ole Miss
University Joins local organizations to provide fresh, locally-sourced produce
October 21, 2023 by
News You Can Use: Both Nutritious and Delicious
UM expert offers tips to help parents get their children to eat healthy, tasty foods
October 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Getting children to eat healthy meals can be a challenge, but a University of Mississippi nutrition expert says the task is simple and fun. Parents have all the power when it comes to making sure children have well-balanced nutrition, said Shannon FitzGerald, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at the Institute of ChildRead the story …
UM Study Raises Questions About Juvenile Arrest Policies
Florida research sheds light on Mississippi law enforcement interactions with youth
October 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A study of juvenile arrests policies in Florida made by University of Mississippi researchers poses questions about similar practices in Mississippi. Abigail Novak, assistant professor of criminal justice and legal studies, and Vitoria De Francisco Lopes, a doctoral student in the program, co-authored “What About the Kids? A Multimethod Approach to UnderstandingRead the story …
Yearlong Initiative to Promote, Study Wellness on Campus
Effort to help students, faculty, staff understand importance of social, mental and physical well-being
October 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is launching a new project to raise awareness of wellness services and assess the campus environment surrounding physical, mental and social health. The yearlong Chancellor’s GROVE Well-Being Initiative aims to help students, faculty and staff understand the importance of wellness and the challenges faced by individuals going throughRead the story …
Professionals Make Case for Early Literacy at Conference
Keynote speakers promoted science, structure of reading during Saturday event
September 26, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “The development of reading proficiency is a public health issue.” That was the message shared by renowned researcher Nadine Gaab during a daylong conference on early childhood literacy hosted Saturday (Sept. 23) by the University of Mississippi. Gaab, associate professor of education at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, delivered theRead the story …
University Scores with Addition of Pickleball to Campus
UM opens new courts and offers classes featuring fast-growing recreational sport
September 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is serving up one of the country’s fastest-growing sports to students by building several pickleball courts and incorporating the sport into the recreation curriculum. The university replaced three tennis courts behind the Turner Center with eight new pickleball courts. Ole Miss students, faculty and staff are already takingRead the story …
University Hosting Early Literacy Conference
Renowned keynote speakers, panel discussion set for Sept. 23 event at Oxford Conference Center
September 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host a daylong conference on early childhood literacy, where renowned experts are to discuss the latest research and strategies to foster reading skills in young children. The Understanding Early Literacy conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Oxford Conference Center. The event is free toRead the story …
UM Launching Nation’s First Center for Narrative Intelligence
AI-driven processes to aid in national security, identifying misinformation and more
August 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has approved the creation of a new National Center for Narrative Intelligence at the University of Mississippi, the first of its kind in the country. Narrative intelligence – a human and artificial intelligence-driven process that analyzes large amounts of data to derive meaning, trends and outcomesRead the story …
HESRM Professor Chosen Gillespie Distinguished Scholar
Allison Ford-Wade recognized for mental health work and STEM outreach to local teens
August 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Allison Ford-Wade, a University of Mississippi professor and interim chair of health, exercise science and recreation management, is the 2023 recipient of the Gillespie Distinguished Scholar Award. Ford-Wade is recognized for her role in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid and Project SCORE, or Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience. The award honorsRead the story …
A Quick Guide to 2023 Commencement
Alumna and CEO of award-winning construction company to give address
May 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 5,000 prospective graduates will gather in Oxford with their friends and family to attend the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement ceremonies from May 10 to 14. Morning Convocation will be held Saturday (May 13) at 8 a.m. in the Grove. The program is a campuswide celebration of graduation that includesRead the story …