OXFORD, Miss. – As an Ole Miss Ambassador, Gerald Jess Waltman of Quitman has eagerly expressed his adoration for the University of Mississippi to many potential students.
Landscape Services Superintendent Earns International Society of Arboriculture Certification
OXFORD, Miss. – Denise Hill, superintendent of landscape services at the University of Mississippi, has been recognized by the International Society of Arboriculture for successfully completing the Certified Arborist examination administered through the ISA and its local chapter. Denise Hill, superintendent of landscape services at the University of Mississippi, examines the university’s state champion NorthernRead the story …
Online MBA Program Named ‘Best Buy’ By GetEducated.com Review Team
OXFORD, Miss. – The online Master of Business Administration program at the University of Mississippi has been objectively ranked a “Best Buy” by GetEducated.com’s national editorial review team.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Challenges Graduates to Find Success by Serving Others
OXFORD, Miss. – Charging graduates with finding a way to serve others and leaving a lasting mark on society, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus asked them a familiar question Saturday morning in the Grove. “In your time at Ole Miss, you’ve heard this question probably a thousand times, and it’s almost a reflex,”Read the story …
Staff, Faculty Members Recognized for Outstanding Service to Students
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi staff and faculty members who have consistently demonstrated service to students have been selected for special recognition. UM Chancellor Dan Jones (left) congratulates Thelma Curry, Valeria Ross and Charles Eagles as this year’s recipients of the Frist Student Service Awards. UM photo by Kevin Bain.
Researchers on NOAA Ocean Science Mission Alter Course to Collect Sediment and Water Samples Near Deepwater Horizon Spill
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists and technicians from the University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi are part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-sponsored and repurposed ocean mission that is collecting seafloor and water column data from areas near the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. NIUST team members Carl MacLetchie (left), LukeRead the story …
Center for Civil War Research Provides Forum to Explore Meaning of Conflict
OXFORD, Miss. – Although the Civil War ended 145 years ago, John Neff suggests there is still much to be learned about the conflict.
Former Governor, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Deliver Commencement Address
OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of the Navy Raymond E. Mabus Jr. returns to his alma mater May 8 to deliver the University of Mississippi’s 157th commencement address.
Nation’s Point Man on Biological Threats To Discuss Bio-threats in Public Lecture
OXFORD, Miss. – America’s point man for promoting the development and manufacture of vaccines, treatments and therapies for a range of public health emergencies is to discuss 21st century bio-threats Wednesday evening (April 28) at the University of Mississippi.
English, African-American Studies Professor Named Senior Fellow of Luckyday Residential College
OXFORD, Miss. – Ethel Young-Minor, associate professor of English and African-American studies, has been named senior fellow for the second residential college at the University of Mississippi.