OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students and one recent graduate have been named as finalists for the prestigious Rhodes scholarships. One of them is also a finalist for the Marshall Scholarship. Jilkiah Bryant, who graduated in 2023 with a degree in public health and health sciences; Madeleine Dotson, a senior majoring in economics,Read the story …
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School of Nursing Adding Traditional B.S.N. to Ole Miss Campus
Students can enroll in four-year Oxford program beginning in 2024
September 18, 2023 by
JACKSON, Miss. – The School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its Oxford offerings to include a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program next year. The school has been awarded a $750,000 grant from AccelerateMS through the state’s Office of Workforce Development to reinstate the traditional B.S.N. pathway atRead the story …
Summer Language Institute Welcomes 74 High School Students
Intensive Chinese program draws record number of rising juniors and seniors
July 24, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dozens of high school students have flocked to the University of Mississippi this summer for the second annual Summer Language Institute, a rigorous training program for young language learners. The program, which began in 2022, allows rising high school juniors and seniors from across the country to earn college credit in ChineseRead the story …
Alumni Couple Gives Back to Business School
Shanahans increase endowment for graduate students
July 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Shanahan, who graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1969 and 1970, respectively, recently added an additional $50,000 to a scholarship endowment he established in 2019. The John and Janice Shanahan Scholarship Endowment is designed to help MBA students get the sameRead the story …
Summer Program Provides Research Access to Undergraduates
NSF-funded program sponsors students from institutions across U.S.
July 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A program at the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is offering undergraduate students an opportunity to pursue research projects this summer. Funded by a $403,106 grant from the National Science Foundation, the Nanoengineering Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program enables students to participate in a variety of research, professional development andRead the story …
Professor Leaves a Legacy at UM Journalism School
Joe Atkins, 33-year teaching veteran, says farewell to Farley Hall
June 23, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anyone who has come through the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media in the last 30 years likely took a course under Joseph Atkins. The journalism professor retires this summer after 33 years in the classroom, where he taught courses in advanced reporting, international journalism, ethics and social issues,Read the story …
Major Gift Benefits Business School, Alumni and Athletics
Donor's $1.5 million contribution is testament to his Ole Miss education and history of involvement
May 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1.5 million gift from the grandson of a University of Mississippi chancellor will help recruit faculty for the School of Business Administration, support the construction of the new Triplett Alumni Center and improve facilities for Ole Miss student-athletes. “My father grew up in Oxford and lived on the campus because hisRead the story …
Hickman Encourages Graduates to Say ‘Yes’ to Difficult Things
Degrees conferred for more than 5,000 graduation candidates
May 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Smiling faces, warm embraces and a few happy tears were seen in the Grove Saturday (May 13) as thousands of graduates came together on a breezy, sunny morning to celebrate the conclusion of their academic journey during the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce welcomed approximately 6,000 students, family,Read the story …
Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address
Filmmaker and producer experiments with storytelling to tackle big issues
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Over the past six years, HerseyRead the story …
School of Education Honors Educators Making Lasting Impact
Six Hall of Fame inductees and four Practitioners of Distinction lauded for contributions to the field
May 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education inducted six honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame and named four Practitioners of Distinction on Friday (May 5) during its annual alumni awards celebration. Hall of Fame awardees are career educators, administrators and higher education professionals who typically have more than 25 years ofRead the story …