After having served the University of Mississippi faithfully for more than two decades, Debra J. Moore (MA 98, PhD 06) decided to retire at the end of 2017. Twenty-one years ago, she started at the university by teaching a couple of social work courses, and that successful experience led to full-time employment as an assistantRead the story …
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Debra J. Moore Bids Farewell to UM
Associate professor of social work, field education director retires
January 9, 2018 by
UM Communiversity Classes Help Locals Try Something New this Fall
Schedule includes $10 Lunch and Learn holiday classes
September 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What does learning to decorate a home like Joanna Gaines, spinning around the dance floor like your favorite “Dancing With The Stars” couple and decorating a cake like you’re a contender on “Cake Wars” have in common? These are just a few of the things participants can learn during the University ofRead the story …
University Community Mourns Paul Tobin Maginnis
Retired professor, chair helped build Department of Computer and Information Science
June 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Paul Tobin Maginnis, a professor emeritus who served as interim chair and helped build the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi, died June 14 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. He was 70. A private graveside service was held June 16 at Oxford Memorial Cemetery. FormerRead the story …
UM Communiversity Classes Offer Variety of Enrichment Activities
Several new options this spring to include Latin dancing and sushi making
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Trying something new this spring might be the spark that energizes you for the new year, and the University of Mississippi Communiversity program has a great lineup of classes ready to help you explore new subjects and hobbies. A full slate of enrichment course opportunities are scheduled this spring to help participantsRead the story …
UM Communiversity Helping Community Capture the Holidays
New 'Happy Holiday Hour' lunchtime classes offered for just $10
October 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the leaves begin to turn bright red and orange on the University of Mississippi campus, the Division of Outreach’s Communiversity program is ready to help local residents prepare for the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season. “We know everyone is so busy this time of year,” said Sandra Sulton,Read the story …
UM Restaurants Going Green
Rebel Market, Catering first in state to achieve GRA certification; Lenoir Dining also in process
July 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A restaurant and a catering service at the University of Mississippi are the only Certified Green restaurants in the state of Mississippi. Catering at UM and Rebel Market, both managed by Aramark, began the process last March and achieved Level 1 Certification from the Green Restaurant Association in mid-June. “It has beenRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumni Weekend to be Held April 15-16
Reunion to feature cookout, golf tournament, banquet and more
April 3, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With several new and exciting events on the schedule, the School of Pharmacy‘s annual Pharmacy Alumni Weekend is slated for April 15-16 in Oxford. Pharmacy alumni from the classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1991, 1996 and 2006 (Pharm.D.) will be celebrated this year. “I’m particularly excited about this year’s Pharmacy Weekend,”Read the story …
University Libraries 2013 Donors
May 14, 2014 by
We express our gratitude for the numerous ways you support the University Libraries. For more information about becoming involved, please contact Angela Barlow, development director, at 662-915-3181 or ambarlow@olemiss.edu.
Oxford Conference for the Book Marks 21st Year
Annual event features heavy emphasis on literacy and social justice issues
February 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Blues music bookends the 21st Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 26-28 at the University of Mississippi. Presented by the UM Center for the Study of Southern Culture and Square Books, the program, which is free and open to the public, includes readings, panel discussions and talks by more than 45Read the story …
Restaurant Week Allows Diners to Help Charities
Inaugural observance runs all week at more than two dozen eateries
January 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford residents get an opportunity to help local food charities this week during the inaugural Restaurant Week. The observance began yesterday (Jan. 26) and runs through Friday (Feb. 1). Each participating restaurant is offering specials in conjunction with Restaurant Week. When residents dine at participating eateries, they get an opportunity to voteRead the story …