OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to illicit drugs, especially marijuana, Mahmoud A. ElSohly has tests to reveal how potent they are, whether they are contaminated, from where they might have come and whether someone is using them. When it comes to legal drugs, ElSohly has a knack for formulating new ones. His name isRead the story …
Phytochemist Receives Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award
UM research professor recognized for 'enormous impact' on worldwide scientific community
May 11, 2013 by
Myrlie Evers-Williams’ Commencement Address Full of Memorable Moments
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Here are some memorable excerpts from Myrlie Evers-Williams commencement address at the University of Mississippi: “As the sun began to come out, it reminded me of one word: belief. Work toward that belief and it will become a reality.” “One other word that speaks to who and what you are and whatRead the story …
Myrlie Evers-Williams Encourages 2013 UM Graduates to ‘Soar and Be Free’
Civil rights pioneer presented with Humanitarian Award; reflects upon painful past, acknowledges progress while calling for better world
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Declaring her belief in their individual and combined power, renowned civil rights activist and author Myrlie Evers-Williams challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors to become active in making the state, nation and world a better place for all people. “I believe in you, and I hope you believe in yourselves, too,” Evers-WilliamsRead the story …
History of Ole Miss Commencement on Display at Library
Exhibition features James Meredith’s 1963 commencement program
May 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There were no graduates when the University of Mississippi held its first Commencement in July 1849, less than one year after opening for its first classes. The four-day event included “sumptuous banquets, a commencement ball…” and an address by Alexander M. Clayton, an original trustee of the university, said David Sansing, professorRead the story …
Myrlie Evers-Williams to Deliver UM Commencement Address
Civil rights pioneer to address 2013 graduates and families May 11 in the Grove
April 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned civil rights activist and author Myrlie Evers-Williams is set to return to the University of Mississippi May 11 to deliver the main address at the university’s 160th Commencement. Evers-Williams, who worked for more than 30 years to seek justice for the 1963 murder of her well-known civil rights activist husband, MedgarRead the story …
Sharyn Alfonsi Named Commencement Speaker for Journalism School
Alumna lands dream job 60 Minutes
February 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first few months of 2013 seem to be pretty packed in terms of career highlights for veteran news correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. So far, the 1994 University of Mississippi graduate has landed her dream job as a contributor for Showtime’s “60 Minutes Sports” and was chosen to deliver the keynote address atRead the story …
Ole Miss Grad Fair Scheduled For March 5-7
All students walking in May encouraged to attend
February 26, 2013 by
Commencement is just around the corner and the University of Mississippi Office of the Dean of Students encourages all students who will be walking in May to participate in the 2013 Ole Miss Grad Fair, scheduled from Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7 in the Union. The following departments and entities will be availableRead the story …
Myrlie Evers-Williams
February 12, 2013 by
“Any serious discussion of the civil rights movement’s future must deal with at least four moral and organizational imperatives: stewardship, inclusiveness, concern for the disadvantaged and rededication to nonviolence as both ethical and effective tools for struggle.” – Myrlie Evers-Williams It was February1995. With these words, Myrlie Evers-Williams began her legendary tenure as chairman ofRead the story …