OXFORD, Miss. – As the country slowly continues reopening for business during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Mississippi food experts and registered dietitians are weighing in on the food supply chain, sharing local sourcing, gardening and home cooking as solutions for issues of food preparation and safety. To better cope with the impact of theRead the story …
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Maximize Food Provision and Preparation Amidst the Pandemic
UM food experts, dietitians share perspectives, tips for continuing to eat healthy
June 4, 2020 by
Auction Finds Success
Ole Miss Women's Council raises funds for student programming
March 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A lively auction of bucket list-type experiences attracted almost $130,000 to expand programming for Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy scholars at the University of Mississippi. The auction was part of the council’s recent 20th anniversary celebration. Auction proceeds will fuel the new Ellen Robinson Rolfes Ole Miss Women’s Council Rose GardenRead the story …
Getting Back Up Again
UM Collegiate Recovery Community students share harrowing tales of addiction, inspiring stories of getting their lives back on track
September 4, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A successful chef and father of two used to drink vodka at 6 a.m. until he passed out in public, then wake up and try to go to work and conceal his problem. A bright, young student hooked on alcohol and Xanax accumulated multiple arrests in 18 months, including one for assaultingRead the story …
Preserving Faulkner’s Historic Home
Private gift ensures ambiance of Rowan Oak
August 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William Faulkner’s desk, typewriter and resting bed are fixtures in the office of the late Nobel Prize-winning author’s Oxford home. Peering in, it’s easy to imagine the writer, pipe in hand, contemplating his next sentence. One of his biggest fans is making sure that ambiance is preserved. “I can’t imagine that theRead the story …
Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement Honors Employees
Second annual event recognizes 24 full-time staff who earned advanced degrees
May 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff who earned their degrees while working were recognized for their accomplishments Wednesday (May 8) at the second annual Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. At least 24 employees who received either a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree during 2019 Commencement exercises were honored. The celebration began at noon inRead the story …
Fourth Annual Oxford Pride Week Begins April 28
Expanded event to feature alumni reunion, community picnic, parade
April 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The fourth annual Oxford Pride Week is coming to Oxford April 28-May 5, featuring a variety of events, including some old favorites and some new features throughout the city and University of Mississippi campus. This year’s event, organized by the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and community group OUTOxford, honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots,Read the story …
High School Students Learn Entrepreneurship Skills at Conference
STRIVE! brings 100 north Mississippi high school students together with area business leaders
January 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 100 north Mississippi high school students, the path to owning their own businesses got a boost recently at the University of Mississippi. Those students spent Thursday (Jan. 24) investing in their entrepreneurial journeys at STRIVE!, one of three regional conferences aimed at developing young entrepreneurs across Mississippi. The day’s fast-paced experiencesRead the story …
Oxford Conference for the Book Celebrates Milestone Year
Event’s 25th edition features readings, panel discussions and lectures
March 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For a quarter of a century, poets, novelists, journalists and scholars have gathered at the University of Mississippi to celebrate the written word. This year’s milestone event again brings people together from far and wide to celebrate the 25th annual Oxford Conference for the Book. The three-day event, hosted March 21-23 byRead the story …
Ole Miss Outdoors’ Dog Sledding Trip a Howling Good Time
Excursion to Ely, Minnesota, also includes visit to International Wolf Center
February 20, 2018 by
It’s my first time dog sledding, and I’m standing on a platform, bundled up like a polar explorer and holding onto a bar behind a sled while five Canadian Inuit dogs eagerly wait to hear “Ready, hike!” Most people think of “Mush” as the command for dog sledding. But “Ready, hike!” is better. “Ready” getsRead 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 …