OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be transformed for the holidays. The lighting of the campus Christmas tree and a Grand Ole Christmas will take place Wednesday (Dec. 4) with activities in and around the Student Union. All events are free and open to the public. “The Student Activities Association takes prideRead the story …
Grand Ole Christmas, Ole Miss Tree Lighting Set Festive Holiday Mood
Tree lighting, ice skating, card making and story reading provide holiday cheer for community
December 1, 2013 by
Miss University Pageant Set for Wednesday
Contest to feature 11 UM students at the Ford Center
November 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eleven University of Mississippi students are set to vie for the title of Miss University 2014 next week at the annual Miss University pageant. Set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 20) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts, the pageant is hosted by the Student Activities Association and the OleRead the story …
Running and Remembering: 9/11 Run Draws Crowd, Heightens Patriotism
Several hundred arose early to participate in the annual commemorative event
September 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – United by a new and renewed sense of patriotism, hundreds of University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff, along with local citizens, joined together Wednesday (Sept. 11) for a 2-kilometer run observing the anniversary of the 2001 attacks in New York and Washington. At the 6 a.m. start time, the sun hadRead the story …
Speakers, Workshops Highlight Summit for At-Risk Students
UM professor and author Ken Sufka offers tips on helping students beat the odds to excel
August 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Motivated to help at-risk college students succeed in attaining their educational goals, more than 100 faculty and staff from Mississippi’s higher education institutions gathered Wednesday (Aug. 14) at the University of Mississippi for a day of inspiration and empowerment. The At-Risk Summit: Student Success and Persistence was held at UM’s Jackson AvenueRead the story …
Student Affairs Gets a Makeover
Vice chancellor involved staff in restructuring process to improve operations, better serve students
August 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Division of Student Affairs will look a little different when the fall semester starts. Effective July 1, the offices were consolidated into four major areas under the student affairs umbrella: University Police Department and “communities of practice” built around the Office of the Dean of Students, wellness andRead the story …
Recent UM Alumnus Wins ODK National Honor
Doug Odom of Jackson recognized for scholarship, leadership in campus life
July 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Douglas Odom, a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi, has been recognized as an Omicron Delta Kappa Circles’ Leader of the Year. Each year, ODK chapters nominate an exceptional leader from their circle to be considered for the General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year award, which is givenRead the story …
Fulbright Award Winner to Use Enthusiasm for Teaching in Latin America
Ryan Ezelle heads to the Dominican Republic in August
June 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Ezelle’s interest in teaching others has resulted in him receiving a 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Ezelle, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Union, said he wanted to further his studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Latin America, beyond the typical semester, so the Fulbright is the perfect opportunity. AnRead the story …
New Group Formed to Support Veterans and Military
Former UM ROTC senior military instructor tapped to lead new initiative
May 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The new University of Mississippi Veteran and Military Services unit has one main goal: to support those who have answered the call of duty to their country. Thanks to this unit, veterans, active-duty military members and veterans’ dependents need look no further when they have questions about their college experience. “I understandRead the story …
Ole Miss Rifle Members Receive Academic Honor
May 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss rifle team held its postseason banquet Wednesday night at the Basketball Practice Facility to celebrate the 2012-13 season, and the entire team took home top academic honors by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association. Head coach Valerie Boothe presented all seven members of the team with Collegiate Rifle Coaches’ AssociationRead the story …
University Memorial Ceremony Set for Thursday, May 2
Event to honor the memory of students, faculty, staff, and emeriti will be held in Paris-Yates Chapel at 4:30 p.m.
April 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community is invited to remember students, faculty, staff, and emeriti of the university who have died during the past year at the annual University Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 2. First instituted by Chancellor Robert Khayat in 2008, the annual event is open to the publicRead the story …