SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Writing center directors at Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven recently collaborated with eighth-grade educators at Hernando Middle School to explore how writing centers can make an impact on students at any grade level. During the last week of November, the directors gave mini-lessons on writingRead the story …
Collaboration Aims to Improve Middle School Writing
College writing center directors visit Hernando students, teachers
February 1, 2019 by
Get Immersed in French Culture and Cuisine with UM Communiversity
Special Valentine's date-night cooking class coming up Feb. 9
January 31, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you are looking for a fun night out with the opportunity to use fresh ingredients and new spices to cook with the flair of Julia Child, mark your calendars for a variety of new cooking courses offered by the University of Mississippi Communiversity program this month. Judy Bogan, an acclaimed chefRead the story …
New York Attorney Richard Burke Honored for Mentoring UM Students
Law school alumnus spends 50-year career opening doors of opportunity for others
November 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since his graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1966, Richard A. Burke has had a heart for helping others achieve the American dream, whether it’s Ole Miss undergraduates searching out future career avenues or international students looking for professional futures in the United States. Recently, Burke was honoredRead the story …
Students Starting Careers with Help from Internship Experience Program
Program supports students interning in Atlanta, D.C., and New York
October 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Life changing.” “Incredible.” “Eye-opening.” “Extraordinary.” A group of University of Mississippi students recently used these words to describe the unique experiences they had this summer that not only enhanced their career skills but also opened doors for their future. Last month, students met with UM administration, faculty and staff to discuss their experiencesRead the story …
‘Green is the New Pink’ Program Searching for Young Environmentalists
Second year of program looks to recruit seventh- to 10th-grade students to study local ecology
September 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you know a seventh- to 10th-grade young woman who would enjoy spending Saturdays hiking by a local river, hunting for salamanders, fishing for rare species or tracking invasive organisms, she should check out the University of Mississippi’s “Green is the New Pink: Young Women Environmentalists in Action” program. The environmental leadershipRead the story …
Former UM Students Find Pathway to College Degree
Complete to Compete graduates honored at campus celebration
August 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Police officers, pro football players, substitute teachers, stay-at-home moms and Nissan employees are just a few of the professionals who took part in a special event Aug. 4 at the University of Mississippi’s Jackson Avenue Center. The special graduation celebration event honored adults who applied to the Mississippi Complete to Compete, or C2C,Read the story …
Peeples Receives Outstanding Professional Educator Award
Graduate of Grenada regional campus hopes to set an example for his students
August 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education has named Vaiden native Terry Peeples as one of Mississippi’s Outstanding Professional Educators of the Year. The annual award is given to one graduate from each of 15 Mississippi colleges and universities. Peeples, who graduated from the University of Mississippi’s Grenada regional campus inRead the story …
Local HR Professionals Excel in National Certification Exam
UM prep class aids north Mississippi companies and employees
July 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Human resource professionals in north Mississippi are increasing their knowledge and skills to help employers after participating in the Society of Human Resources Learning System professional development course offered at the University of Mississippi. “Going through this course helped me to better understand my job and do it in the best wayRead the story …
UM Conference Explores ‘Faulkner and Slavery’
Annual event to draw hundreds from around globe to Oxford, region
July 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Faulkner and Slavery” is the theme for the University of Mississippi’s 45th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, coming up July 22-26. Five days of lectures, panels, tours, exhibits and other presentations will take up the question, “What did slavery mean in the life, ancestry, environment, imagination and career of William Faulkner?” Besides fourRead the story …
Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement Set for May 9
Inaugural event to recognize 32 UM staff for earning degrees while working
May 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff who earned degrees while working will be recognized for their accomplishments Wednesday (May 9) at the inaugural Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. Thirty-two employees who are receiving either a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree during doctoral hooding on Friday (May 11) and at Commencement on Saturday (MayRead the story …