OXFORD, Miss. – Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran has left a lasting legacy on the University of Mississippi, as well as the state and nation. To honor his many contributions to the state, the UM School of Law is hosting a Nov. 11 tribute to the longtime political leader and public servant. The event willRead the story …
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Law School to Host Tribute to Sen. Thad Cochran
Contributions will benefit Mississippi students pursuing legal education
October 24, 2018 by
Ford Center Studio Theatre Dedication Honors Mobley and Collins
Daughter's gift to UM also establishes scholarship in memory of beloved couple
October 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first Mississippian to wear the Miss America crown, the late actress Mary Ann Mobley, and her husband, the late actor Gary Collins, will have their legacies expanded at the University of Mississippi with the naming of a studio theatre in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and theRead the story …
Rusovich Family Bolsters UM Arabic Program
Gift honors son's growth while studying in Middle East, seeks to empower more students
July 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Colin Rusovich was studying abroad in the Middle Eastern country of Jordan when he embarked on a shopping excursion for a desk, negotiated the purchase and even caught a ride on the back of an old truck delivering his furniture. A world away from his roots in NewRead the story …
Cochran’s Papers Shine Light on Nation’s Major Issues
Collection includes correspondence, documents, photographs, recordings, scrapbooks and memorabilia
June 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran’s papers will be donated to the University of Mississippi, providing 3,500 linear feet of documents and nearly 6 terabytes of digital files that offer insight into some of the nation’s most significant political events over the past 45 years. Cochran, a UM alumnus, was first elected to theRead the story …
Walter Isaacson Urges UM Grads to Embrace Creativity, Collaboration
Renowned journalist and biographer delivers Commencement address to more than 15,000 in Grove
May 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Under powder blues skies Saturday in the Grove, Walter Isaacson stressed to the University of Mississippi’s graduating class that being smart is only part of success, and that life’s greatest achievements come from collaborating to connect the arts and sciences with humanities and engineering. Isaacson, acclaimed biographer, professor and historian who alsoRead the story …
3 Alumni Honored with Engineering Awards
Albert Hilliard, Jeff Rish III and Catherine Grace Norris received recognition at awards banquet
April 26, 2018 by
Three University of Mississippi School of Engineering alumni were honored for their hard work, service and humanitarianism during the annual engineering awards banquet in April. Albert L. Hilliard, IT/OT services program manager at ExxonMobil, was presented the Engineer of Distinction Award. Jeff W. Rish III, retired from federal service as technical program manager at theRead the story …
UM Choir Contributes to World Day of Peace
Concert singers videotaped performance, sang on live stream for global telecast
September 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As World Day of Peace was observed around the globe Wednesday (Sept. 21), the University of Mississippi Concert Singers joined their voices as part of a worldwide choral cry for peace that live-streamed on the internet. Led by Don Trott, director of choral activities, the 50-member group participated in a worldwide effortRead the story …
Campus NAACP Chapter Wins 2016 Chairman’s Award
UM organization to receive prestigious honor Feb. 5 in live telecast
January 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joining a luminous cadre of past recipients, the University of Mississippi chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been awarded the national organization’s 2016 Chairman’s Award. The prestigious honor recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service of individuals and organizations whose groundbreaking work increases public understanding andRead the story …
UVA President Challenges UM Graduates to Become Problem-Solvers
Teresa A. Sullivan shares trials and triumphs during university's 162nd Commencement
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acknowledging national and global crises, University of Virginia president Teresa A. Sullivan challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors Saturday (May 9) to remain engaged, improve themselves and their communities and shoulder responsibilities. “In a world full of problems, this University of Mississippi Class of 2015 is a well-educated, highly-trained team of problem-solvers,”Read the story …