UM Students Win Prestigious Awards at Journalism Conference

Sudu Upadhyay named College Journalist of the Year, Ole Miss team takes grand championship

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students won top awards at the annual Southeast Journalism Conference, including College Journalist of the Year and Grand Championship Team for on-site competitions, as well as seven other first-place honors. Sudu Upadhyay, a junior from Oxford in the UM Meek School of Journalism and New Media, received the topRead the story …

Shakespeare’s First and Second Folio on Display at UM

University observes Bard's anniversary with exhibit, major acquisition

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi celebrates William Shakespeare this month with exhibitions of two rare books containing some of the first printed copies of the Bard’s best-known works. The observance kicks off Monday (April 11) with “First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare,” a landmark exhibit at the Gertrude C. Ford CenterRead the story …

UM’s Granger Wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Distinguished professor is active in research and in mentoring next generation of biomedical scientists

JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Joey Granger, Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor of physiology and biophysics, is the 2016 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi. “I am deeply honored to have received this recognition and am humbled to be in such a distinguished group of faculty scholars,” Granger said. “I alsoRead the story …

A Look Back on Ole Miss Football’s Spring Break Mission Work in Haiti

The Rebel family helped provide a sustainable water system to their friends in Camp Marie

OXFORD, Miss. — Select members of the Ole Miss football program and support staff recently gave up their spring break for the third year in a row to serve others by doing mission work in Camp Marie, Haiti. A 28-person group representing Ole Miss made the return trip to Camp Marie to help provide valuableRead the story …

Gov. Bryant, UMMC Mark Highpoint in School of Medicine Construction

Officials celebrate 'topping out' of new facility

JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant today helped celebrate a milestone in the construction of an emerging School of Medicine building during a “topping-out” ceremony at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Touting the economic and health care implications of a more spacious, state-of-the-art medical school, Bryant was among some 100 dignitaries and other attendeesRead the story …

UM Museum Named Among Nation’s Best Collegiate Collections

Survey notes facility's diverse holdings and outreach programs

OXFORD, Miss. – Best College Reviews has named the University of Mississippi Museum and its large collection of folk art, Greek and Roman antiquities and other artifacts as one of the nation’s best collegiate art museums. UM’s museum ranked No. 12 on a list of the top 35 collegiate art museums. Harvard University’s museum topped the list,Read the story …

Ten Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Honors

Recipients chosen for academic achievement, community service and potential for success

OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned membership in the school’s 2015-2016 Hall of Fame, one of the university’s highest honors. The Hall of Fame inductees were honored Friday (March 4) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Recipients are chosen by a committee in accordance withRead the story …

Tom Brokaw to Deliver UM Commencement Address

Legendary broadcaster, author to address 2016 graduates and families during May 14 ceremony

OXFORD, Miss. – Tom Brokaw, one of the most respected people in broadcast news, is returning to Oxford May 14 to deliver the main address at the University of Mississippi’s 163rd Commencement. Best known as the longtime anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” the journalist and author has visited the university several times over the pastRead the story …

Schedule Set for BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip

Fifth annual tour kicks off April 17 in Atlanta

OXFORD, Miss. – The schedule is set and tickets on sale for the 2016 BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip, Ole Miss’ fifth annual tour of the state and surrounding areas. Visit http://www.rebelroadtrip.com for tickets and full details of each event. Headlined by Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze and Athletics Director Ross Bjork, the BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip (#RRT16)Read the story …

UM Opens Search for Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement

Committee established to find qualified candidate

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking to fill the new position of vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement. This position is one of the key components of UM’s comprehensive action plan designed to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment on all its campuses. The action plan was announced in August 2014, andRead the story …