OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi community will soon be able to compete in a different kind of Egg Bowl: a glass recycling contest. Conducted by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Door 2 Door Recycling, the Egg Bowl Glass Recycling Drive will run 2-6 p.m. Nov. 9 in the parkingRead the story …
UM, MSU Compete in Egg Bowl Glass Recycling Drive
Oxford, university community encouraged to bring glass recyclables Nov. 9
October 15, 2023 by
University Celebrates Employee, Community Service
Annual program recognizes achievements in research, learning, service and scholarship
April 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Diversity and Community Engagement recognized outstanding accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship Tuesday (April 18) during its annual Celebration of Service. Honors presented included the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Service Award, the Excellence in Community Engagement Award, and the Community Engaged Development Partnership Fund awards.Read the story …
University Makes Renewed Commitment to Sustainability
Ole Miss joins SEC schools in signing Second Nature Climate Commitment
April 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce has signed a commitment to empower the institution to build upon its long history of sustainable efforts and conserving valuable resources. “As Mississippi’s flagship university, we are committed to being good stewards of our resources and advancing initiatives that will positively benefit our campus,” Boyce said.Read the story …
Student Co-Directors Work Against Student Food Insecurity
With community support, Kate Reinhardt and Holten Moreno lead the UM food bank
November 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s food bank, known as the Grove Grocery, provides a discreet and much-needed source for food, hygiene products and more for Ole Miss students and employees each week. Supported primarily through donations, the Grove Grocery provides hundreds of meals each semester. Since the fall semester began in August, the FoodRead the story …
Songbird Ecologist, Author to Deliver Earth Day Keynote
J. Drew Lanham's environmental writing praised as opening 'whole new worlds'
April 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Songbird ecologist and award-winning author and poet J. Drew Lanham is the University of Mississippi‘s 2019 Earth Day keynote speaker. Lanham will discuss “Head to Heart – Creatively Writing the Bridge Between Science and Art,” at 7 p.m. April 24 in Weems Auditorium at the Khayat Law Center. Lanham’s own life experiencesRead the story …
UM, Oxford Green Week Begins April 20
11th annual celebration includes Felder Rushing gardening workshop, Wonder Walk
April 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community’s 11th annual Green Week observance is scheduled for April 20-26. Green Week is a series of events designed to raise awareness of sustainable practices and to highlight organizations and resources available to the community. “The goal of Green Week is to recognize the important sustainabilityRead the story …
MICHAEL NEWSOM: Green Grove Volunteers Grab Tons of Recyclables Each Year
December 3, 2018 by
This semester, the University of Mississippi’s Green Grove volunteers pulled 4,780 pounds of recyclable cans and plastics from Ole Miss football game-day trash – the equivalent weight of a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Most people don’t think much about the things they throw away, but the 186 volunteers who participated in the program did theRead the story …
Transportation Fair, Bike Share Demo Set for Sept. 12
Event helps Ole Miss community explore alternative ways to travel on campus, in Oxford
September 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will highlight modes of transportation, including busing, biking, ride-sharing and car-sharing, Wednesday (Sept. 12) during the 2018 UM Transportation Fair and Ride O’Rama. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Galtney Lott Plaza on Business Row. “As campus continues to grow, so doRead the story …
UM Waste-Reduction Work Leads to ‘Recycler of the Year’ Award
Recycling, compost program and educational outreach cited among university's achievements
February 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s campuswide work to reduce waste that winds up in landfills has led to the university being named “Recycler of the Year” among educational institutions in the state and recognized at Recycling Day at the State Capitol. The Mississippi Recycling Coalition honored the university with the award for itsRead the story …
UM Food Day Celebration Features Day of Service, Pop-Up Market, More
Events scheduled throughout October to educate and get community involved
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day, a nationwide celebration that focuses on the importance of improving American diets and food policies, throughout October. Food Day events commence with a composting workshop hosted by Sustainable Oxford at 6 p.m. Monday (Oct. 3) at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Campus events kickRead the story …