OXFORD, Miss – A recent gift to the University of Mississippi establishes a travel fund for students while honoring the late Carolyn Ellis Staton, a higher education trailblazer who became the university’s first female provost. The Carolyn Ellis Staton Travel Fund will cover expenses incurred by students who travel for learning opportunities within their fieldRead the story …
Crutchfield Presented UM Online Teaching Award
Social work faculty member recognized for excellence in distance instruction
April 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jan Crutchfield, an assistant professor of social work at the University of Mississippi, has been honored with the Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching, which rewards online instructors who have exhibited good practice in course design and innovative use of technology. Each year, the Office of Academic Outreach within the UMRead the story …
Study Abroad Leader Visiting South Korea in June
Blair McElroy bestowed a Fulbright award
April 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The head of the study abroad program at the University of Mississippi has received a Fulbright award to South Korea to create a stronger connection between the university and the country. Blair McElroy, director of the university’s study abroad program and UM interim senior international officer, was awarded a grant to attend a two-week International Education Administrators seminar inRead the story …
University Expands Summer Programs for K-12 Students
More than 40 one-week camps available, open house set for Feb. 27
February 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Families looking to avoid the inevitable “I’m bored” comments coming from children this summer are invited to come check out the 2018 academic summer camp opportunities available through the University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs. Interested parents and students in kindergarten through 12th grade can speak with camp faculty and participate inRead the story …
University Offers Variety of Test Prep Opportunities
Prepare for the Praxis, college entrance exams, HR certification and more
January 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Office of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is offering numerous test preparation options this spring for students and community members who may be interested in applying for college, graduate school or professional programs, or looking to gain a professional certification. “These classes are filling the need for convenientRead the story …
Treat Your Valentine to Dance Lessons through UM Communiversity
Spring class lineup also includes personal safety, gardening, resume writing and Mother's Day treats
January 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The start of a new year is always a good prompt to reflect on how you can try something different, form new habits or make time for enriching experiences. The University of Mississippi Communiversity program has a spring schedule full of noncredit courses sure to inspire. “There is a little something forRead the story …
Academic Traveler Program Offering Sicilian Culinary Adventure
UM faculty member will lead Sicily culture and cuisine excursion this spring
December 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Academic Traveler program is offering a unique gift idea this holiday season that will send participants off to bask in the Mediterranean sun while enjoying delightful cuisine and historic beauty. Candis Varnell, a lecturer in hospitality management, will lead the “Sicilian Culture and Cuisine” tour, set for MayRead the story …
New Program Engages Students in Environmental Issues Close to Home
Students learning scientific process for observing health of local resources
November 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students involved in the University of Mississippi’s “Green Is the New Pink: Young Women Environmentalists in Action” program recently spent a Saturday testing and observing water sources and trying their hand at electrofishing at the UM Field Station in northeastern Lafayette County. “I like nature,” said Mary Porter Fountain, a ninth-grader atRead the story …
Division of Outreach Sets Open House to Show Off New Space
Community invited to tour new facility Nov. 9 at Jackson Avenue Center
November 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Demand for educational opportunities delivered in new and innovative ways continues to grow. Earlier this fall, the University of Mississippi Division of Outreach and Continuing Education set events in motion that will help the university keep up with these evolving needs. Just before the fall semester began, the division’s faculty and staffRead the story …
UM Students, Faculty Take Learning on the Road
Study USA program gearing up for hands-on Wintersession courses in four exciting locales
October 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether students are capturing biological field samples in nature or capturing the essence of a culture, the eye-opening experience of experiential learning will be on full display through the University of Mississippi’s Study USA Wintersession 2018 classes. This year’s offerings are: “Writing Gender and Sexuality in the Crescent City” in New Orleans;Read the story …