OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be home to a bipartisan center named after alumnus Haley Barbour, a major architect of national politics who served two terms as governor of Mississippi. On Thursday (Oct. 18), the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved the creation of the Haley Barbour Center for the StudyRead the story …
University Endowment Builds to All-time High of $715 Million
Strong investment returns, generosity of alumni and friends spurs growth
August 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s permanent endowment grew in its latest fiscal year to an all-time high of $715 million, thanks in part to the seventh consecutive year of new gifts of $100 million or more. Private support totaled more than $115.8 million from 30,332 donors, giving the university essential resources to continueRead the story …
Mississippi Universities Provide Key Support for Automotive Industry
UM Center for Manufacturing Excellence praised by automakers for providing skilled graduates
February 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The automotive industry serves as a key driver in the state’s economy. More than 200 automotive manufacturers employ 20,000 workers, with annual vehicle production in the state exceeding 500,000. Several university programs are helping the industry grow and flourish in the state. The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the UniversityRead the story …
Ten UM Freshmen Named 2017 Stamps Scholars
Students exemplify best of scholarship, community service and leadership
December 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten members of the 2017 freshman class at the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College have the distinction of being Stamps Scholarship recipients. This year’s cohort consists of Kennedy Cohn of Incline Village, Nevada, Madeline Cook of Flowood, Victoria “Tori” Gallegos of Chicago, Harrison McKinnis of Madison, J.R. Riojas ofRead the story …
Center for Manufacturing Excellence Receives Gifts from Milwaukee Tool
Wisconsin-based manufacturer delivered tool sets, equipment for UM students' use
March 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi received a generous gift Thursday (March 23) from Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Three representatives from one of the nation’s leading power tool manufacturers delivered more than a dozen toolboxes, power tools and accessories to the CME. University administrators and studentsRead the story …
UM Volunteers Working at Career Expo in Tupelo
Three-day event designed to help junior high school students focus on opportunities
October 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 60 University of Mississippi staff and students are working to get area eighth-graders thinking about their future at the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo this week. The event began today (Oct. 4) and ends Thursday (Oct. 6) at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo. With the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund atRead the story …
UM Honored with Attendance Award at SEC Symposium
Graduates and undergraduates traveled to Atlanta to participate
September 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A diverse group of University of Mississippi students, both graduate and undergraduate, traveled to Atlanta Sept. 20-22 for this year’s SEC Symposium. This year’s theme was “Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” and UM represented each of these areas at the event. The university received the Excellence in Student Attendance Award, which is given toRead the story …
UM Enrollment Tops 23,000 Students for Fall Semester
State's flagship university sees improvement in freshman ACT scores, GPAs
September 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Enrollment at the University of Mississippi surged this fall for the 20th consecutive year, making history with more than 23,000 students across all its campuses for the first time. Preliminary enrollment figures show a total unduplicated headcount of 23,096, largest in the state. That’s up 805 students from last fall, or 3.6Read the story …
Jack McClurg Making His Mark at CME
Graduate returned to his alma mater to fulfill dreams of teaching manufacturing
January 31, 2014 by
Twenty years ago, Jack McClurg came to the University of Mississippi to earn his master’s degree in materials science. After working professionally for a couple of prestigious companies, he returned to UM to complete his doctorate in the same field in 2002. Two years ago, McClurg came back to his alma mater for thirdRead the story …
UM Efforts Recognized in TVA Community Sustainability Program
Announcement scheduled for Jan. 28 at Insight Park
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s combined sustainability efforts are being recognized as Oxford-Lafayette County is designated a Tennessee Valley Authority Valley Sustainable Gold Community. “The Office of Sustainability was thrilled to make the solid connection between sustainability and economic development and demonstrate that the two are mutually beneficial,” said Anne McCauley, assistant directorRead the story …