OXFORD, Miss. – The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning voted “unanimously and enthusiastically” today to name Jeffrey S. Vitter as chancellor of the University of Mississippi. A renowned computer scientist and academic leader, Vitter is provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Kansas. “Dr. Vitter is, without a doubt,Read the story …
Jeffrey Vitter Named UM Chancellor
Selection made official after two days of meetings with groups in Oxford and Jackson
October 29, 2015 by
UM Partners with MUW to Expand Jumpstart
Program provides service and teaching opportunities for college students
October 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new partnership between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi University for Women will expand Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children prepare for kindergarten by developing language and literacy skills, into the Columbus area. Until now, UM has been home to the state’s only Jumpstart chapter. The program, in its fourth year atRead the story …
FBI, UM Student Affairs Honor UPD Officers
Three presented awards, praised for contributing to statue noose investigation
October 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi police officers were honored Wednesday (Oct. 14) for their involvement in the investigation of vandalism to the James Meredith statue on campus last year. During a brief ceremony on the back porch of the Lyceum, just feet from the statue, Bryan McCloskey, senior supervisory resident agent from theRead the story …
Homecoming Week Features Variety of Events
Freebies, fun and football are just a few of the highlights
October 4, 2015 by
It’s Homecoming Week! Break out that red and blue (we know that’s what makes up most of your closet anyway) and get ready to show your school spirit throughout the week with tons of exciting events leading up to the Homecoming football game Oct. 10, when the Ole Miss Rebels take on the mighty NewRead the story …
UM Student Housing Day of Service Benefits L-O-U Community
Assistants-in-training visit, help local organizations in annual event
August 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Unfazed by severe thunderstorms that moved through the area much of the day, 138 University of Mississippi students visited several local organizations Friday afternoon (Aug. 7) to help beautify facilities and assist staff members with their duties. The UM Student Housing Day of Service involved all community assistants-in-training in volunteer efforts aroundRead the story …
UM Students Get Pharmacy Experience in Peru
Mission provides medications, reading glasses to locals
August 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Arriving around midnight in Lima, Peru, six University of Mississippi pharmacy students began an arduous drive up the Pan-American Highway. After traversing mountain roads for eight hours, they arrived at their home base in Pomabamba. From there, they ventured out to the remote villages of Pallahuasi, Chogo, Piscos and Vinauya. Their mission:Read the story …
UM Panhellenic Community CARE Walk is Aug. 26
Proceeds from 12th annual event to benefit breast cancer research, patients
August 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the Greek community at the University of Mississippi are again taking to the streets Aug. 26 to raise funds in the fight against cancer. The 12th annual UM Panhellenic Council Cancer Awareness Research and Eradication, or CARE, Walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Grove. Registration, which includes a T-shirt,Read the story …
Daily Mississippian Named a Top 3 Collegiate Newspaper
Award honors entire staff involved in all phases of publication's production
May 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Daily Mississippian has been named one of the nation’s top three collegiate daily newspapers by the Society of Professional Journalists as part of the group’s prestigious Mark of Excellence Awards. The Daily Mississippian was honored as a finalist in the SPJ’s “best all around” large daily newspaper category.Read the story …
UVA President Challenges UM Graduates to Become Problem-Solvers
Teresa A. Sullivan shares trials and triumphs during university's 162nd Commencement
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acknowledging national and global crises, University of Virginia president Teresa A. Sullivan challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors Saturday (May 9) to remain engaged, improve themselves and their communities and shoulder responsibilities. “In a world full of problems, this University of Mississippi Class of 2015 is a well-educated, highly-trained team of problem-solvers,”Read the story …
Memorial Scholarship Created by Papa John’s CEO and Archie Manning
Fund memorializes late UM student Fenton Kottkamp
May 1, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “In honor of Fenton, please love one another,” read the last line of the obituary for University of Mississippi senior John Fenton Kottkamp, a request added by his dad, Stephen Kottkamp of Louisville, Kentucky. “Fenton would want everyone to love one another, and he would want all of us to go forwardRead the story …