GRENADA, Miss. – Sonia Simpson never imagined that she would one day be sitting in a college classroom with her daughter, but this fall semester she is doing just that as she works to complete her junior year of courses at the University of Mississippi’s Grenada campus. “This has been a personal goal of mineRead the story …
Grenada Hospital Employee Benefits from Scholarships at Regional Campus
Simpson family working toward college degrees with help from employee benefit
December 8, 2016 by
Give a Summer Youth Camp Experience for Christmas
New UM camps to include Code Monkey computer programming class, culinary arts courses
December 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dreaming of warm days in the Grove is a great way to pass the cold winter months. The University of Mississippi Office of Pre-College programs has an offer to make this dream a reality as registration opens for the summer schedule of camps for students in kindergarten through 12th grades. The listRead the story …
Students Prepare for Careers through New York and D.C. Internships
UM program offers insight, connections and course credit
October 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Learning more about personal strengths and weaknesses is a big part of the college experience. The University of Mississippi‘s Washington, D.C., and New York Internship Experience programs in the Division of Outreach is helping more students have those learning experiences. “Students involved in this program can gain so much from the real-worldRead the story …
Explore Photography with UM Communiversity Series
Award-winning photographer set for four sessions this fall
October 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Famed Mississippi author Eudora Welty once said, “A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” Robert Jordan, award-winning director of photography services at the University of Mississippi, will show participants how to capture their own memories during a series of photography classes being offered through the UM Communiversity program this fall.Read the story …
UM Helps Oxford Doctor and Son Prepare for Medical Mission Trip
Communiversity course bridges the gap for health care workers and Spanish-speaking patients
September 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford oncologist Dr. Dennis Morgan and his son Joshua are preparing for a visit next year to Oaxaca, Mexico, where they will tend to medical needs of residents living in the poorest communities. Among the challenges they will face is the language barrier when speaking about medical issues with people in theRead the story …
UM Communiversity to Offer Fall Child Safety Series
Free social media safety course for parents coming up Oct. 4
September 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Communiversity program is offering a free course for parents and others who are interested in understanding more about keeping their children, grandchildren or students safe on social media. “We have had a lot of people asking questions about the different social media platforms and how their children andRead the story …
Local Senior Citizens Invited to Learn Something New this Fall
Variety of noncredit classes available through UM Communiversity Program
September 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior citizens in the Oxford area who would like to try out a new hobby or learn a new skill are invited to check out the University of Mississippi’s fall Communiversity schedule, which is packed with a variety of classes that anyone in the community can try. Senior citizens can take advantageRead the story …
Communiversity Offers Range of Professional Development Courses
Fall classes include info on getting promoted, time management and social media for small businesses
August 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Communiversity program is offering a new series of classes this fall for anyone looking to advance in his or her career and polish professional skills. “This professional development series of classes will help people in our community make strides in their management, technical and communication skills,” said SandraRead the story …
New UM Academic Adviser Enjoys Building Structures and Futures
BGS program counselor helps students construct an academic pathway to successful careers
August 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Putting together 1,000-piece Lego displays is a regular occurrence at the home of Christie Rogers. Her dining room table is home to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, an entire cityscape with three-story buildings, a police station, Avengers characters and Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine. “The feeling of accomplishment you get when you’ve struggled, tried every possibleRead the story …
UM High School Expands Staff and Offerings
Online program adds full-time staff to meet increasing enrollments
July 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 250 high school students from around the world are finding the right fit in their educational journey through the University of Mississippi High School, which continues to meet the growing need for options that help students complete individual high school courses as well as complete degrees online. After graduating 14Read the story …