GRENADA, Miss. – Over the past 20 years, LC Smith, of Duck Hill, has made it his mission to spread the message in his community that education can lead to a bright future. He’s served as a law enforcement officer throughout those years, but he also has been serving as an example to his communityRead the story …
Grenada UM Graduate Invests in Community and Education
LC Smith hopes his 20-year journey to a degree inspires others to go to college
May 28, 2016 by
UM Senior Prepping for International Service
Outstanding general studies student working toward education to serve others
April 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although University of Mississippi senior Connor Edwards is from a small town – Pickens, in Holmes County – he has his sights set on some big-world experiences and has set his future in motion with the goal of helping people on the other side of the world. A transfer student from HolmesRead the story …
UM Summer Camps Offer Learning Opportunities for K-12 Students
Free preview of Ecology Camp set for April 23
April 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in kindergarten through high school are invited to the University of Mississippi campus this summer to enjoy a variety of fun academic experiences organized by the university’s Division of Outreach and Continuing Education. Programs are available to suit any student’s interests and weeklong camps on varying dates work well around summer vacationRead the story …
UM High School Enjoys Rapid Growth, Earns Continued Accreditation
Faculty cited as maintaining highest quality standards
November 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, with the overall student body expanding a remarkable 22 percent, to nearly 24,000 students, since 2010. The university’s schools of Engineering and Journalism and New Media have recorded even more impressive gains over that span, growing by 61 percent and 152Read the story …
Study USA Program Allows Students to Immerse Themselves in Courses
UM students leave the classroom to explore issues during two-week Wintersession terms
October 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most University of Mississippi faculty members will say that “seeing a light bulb go on” when a student truly connects with the subject matter is one of the most rewarding parts of their profession. It is that passion for sharing knowledge and creative ideas that is driving many UM faculty members toRead the story …
‘CSI’ Gets Real at UM Forensics Camp
Students get hands-on experience with technology to help solve simulated crimes
July 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The crime scene was cordoned off. A methamphetamine lab operator there had been killed in an apparent botched robbery attempt. Samples were taken to be analyzed, which helped investigators identify a suspect. The situation played out like the plot in a TV crime drama. But the blood wasn’t real – it was only barbecueRead the story …
Summer Research Program Focuses on Concussion Prevention for Athletes
Grant will get high school students involved in wiring Vaught-Hemingway to aid in impact awareness
May 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering professor is helping tackle the risks of head injuries in athletes engaged in contact sports, particularly football, and is inviting bright high school students to help with the project this summer. Matthew Morrison, an assistant professor of electrical engineering, is using high-tech sensors to monitor the forcesRead the story …
Historic Mississippi Town Comes to Life in UM Documentary
Film will be part of judging in this weekend's Tupelo Film Festival
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The documentary short “Take the Mountain” by Deborah Freeland, videographer for the University of Mississippi Division of Outreach, was screened earlier this spring as part of the university’s Black History Month events. Now the film will be included alongside 64 other independent films chosen for the 12th annual Tupelo Film Festival, taking placeRead the story …
Pharmacy School Teams with Summer College for High School Students
Rising high school seniors with interest in science encouraged to apply
March 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has partnered with the Summer College for High School Students to offer college courses to rising seniors. SCHS is a residential program on the university’s Oxford campus that awards academic credit for classes taught by UM faculty. While earning college credit, participants also get aRead the story …
UM Has Highest Ever Wintersession Enrollment
Financial aid, travel opportunities help spur growth
January 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even on winter break, students just can’t stay away from Ole Miss. Enrollment for the University of Mississippi’s two-week Wintersession term is at an all-time high with more than 3,300 students. The term, which includes 10 days of class followed by a final exam, allows students to earn three hours of credit, keeping manyRead the story …