Local Education Leader Named Director of Ole Miss DeSoto, Grenada
April Holifield-Scott begins new role with eye on workforce readiness, hopes to tap into her unique understanding of the educational needs of these communities.
April Holifield-Scott begins new role with eye on workforce readiness, hopes to tap into her unique understanding of the educational needs of these communities.
A World Away: Kellygrace Loko grew up in the West African country of Togo but came to the U.S. at the start of 2020 to fulfill a dream of helping others.
This month University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy faculty member Hayley Prescott received UM’s Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching.
Eight high school students from Mississippi are participating in the “Building Community Change in the Mississippi Delta” track of the Pre-College Summer Program.
After graduating from high school in 1995, Brown had no interest in college. That changed 20 years later, and now she will graduate with her bachelor's from UM-Booneville.
During this month’s graduation ceremonies at the University of Mississippi, Leroy Kirkendall will fulfill a dream that has been thousands of miles and 40 years in the making.
Kristy Durkin, instructor in social work, is the 2022 recipient of the annual Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching, awarded by Ole Miss Online.
With degrees in nursing and allied health studies, Hillhouse begins her career as an ICU nurse this month at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
Faculty members work to create learning communities where fellow UM instructors can share about productive elements in their online teaching experiences.
Entire minor course of study now available from the School of Applied Sciences and the Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management Department.
Ferris was recognized as EEO Category 3 Outstanding Staff Member at the annual University of Mississippi Staff Appreciation Awards.
Holly Thrailkill, a junior education major at UM-Rankin, was recently honored with the UM School of Education's Sylvia Foran Curriculum Planning Award.
University of Mississippi 2022 graduate Kelly Bator of Meridian was chosen to start pilot training for the U.S. Air Force following graduation.
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs will offer opportunities for kids to learn and have fun this summer through a variety of camp options.
Dowling, instructional associate professor of psychology, is the recipient of this year's 2022 Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching at the University of Mississippi.
UM Alumnus Oscar R. Pope Jr. posthumously awarded the 2021 UM Outstanding Internship Experience Partner of the Year during presentations in Sept.
University of Mississippi sophomore Jhalen Wells wanted to spend his summer making a difference. Wells serves as summer programs counselor and mentor.
Davis, who teaches earth and space science online in the UM High School online program, was honored by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
UM’s Office of Pre-College Programs recently announced the 2021 lineup of summer program options for students in kindergarten through 12th grades.
UM’s Trent Lott Leadership Institute is now accepting applications from rising 11th- and 12th -graders who attend high school in South Mississippi.
Last March faculty at UM began swiftly converting live courses to an online format that allowed students to keep learning and progressing toward graduation.
Laura Antonow, of Oxford, was honored this month for her work at the University of Mississippi and in the Oxford community for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The UM Internship Experience Program is offering an eight-week online course this fall for students from any major wanting to learns kills that employers will be looking for.
During these Zoom conferences, Ole Miss students were able to hear from a variety of speakers about their institution's or government branch's responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
Global Accessibility Day online lunch-and-learn is May 21 for faculty and staff. Online meeting begins at noon and will help participants increase accessibility in digital content.
Academic, leadership and networking opportunities available through revamped offerings. Summer vacation and activities will look different this year for high school students.
Shennette Garrett-Scott, an associate professor of history and African American studies at UM, was recently honored with the UM Paragon Award for her work in online teaching.
Students tackled topics of campaigns, elections and advocacy in the United States, thanks to partnership between Study USA and Haley Barbour Center for the Study of American Politics.
Read on Ole Miss NewsDenney working to inform and assist others suffering from chronic disease. When Delora Denney was 8 years old, a neurologist diagnosed her with chronic migraine disease...
More about Denney15 UM students gained valuable career experience through unique learning opportunities as they tapped into the Ole Miss alumni network in major cities around the country.
Summer InternshipsOfficials from the University of Mississippi and NMCC came together this week at the DeSoto Center campus to introduce the Path 4 partnership.
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi testing center coordinator Catherine Hultman was named a recipient of the Vicki Mahan Ally of the Year staff award.
Read MoreOxford teaching assistant, breast cancer survivor receives bachelor's degree in university studies during the University of Mississippi's Commencement exercises last month.
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi staff members Kristina Phillips and Jennifer Saxon have been honored with the "Dissertation of the Year" award by the National Society for Experiential Education.
Read MoreShe came to UM because of the community atmosphere she felt when visiting campus but stayed because of the opportunities to make a difference in the Ole Miss community and others around the world.
Read MoreUM English majors and minors had the unique opportunity to learn more about career options and job search advice during the "Next Chapters: Career Networking with English Alumni" event held April 11 and 12.
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi alumnus Briggs Smith of Batesville and his wife Dot (center) donated a special piece of memorabilia to the historic UM Oxford Train Depot last week- a 1908 map of all train stops in Mississippi.
Read MoreThe University of Mississippi Office of Academic Outreach works to highlight faculty members who are crafting online classes around these criteria each year. Two faculty members share honor for 2018-19 year.
Read MoreDigital marketing is a highly competitive and valuable resource for corporations, organizations, and universities around the globe. UM’s Division of Outreach was recently honored for their successful efforts in the use of this medium.
Read MoreSince his graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1966, Richard A. Burke has had a heart for helping Ole Miss undergraduates and others achieve the American dream.
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi students spent this past summer living, working, and networking in Atlanta, New York City and Washington D.C as part of UM's Internship Experience Program, opening doors for their future.
Read More2nd Year of Program looks to recruit 7-10th grade students to study local ecology. Students interested in participating ‘Green is the New Pink’ for Young Environmentalists are invited to apply online by Sept. 20.
Read MorePolice officers, pro football players, substitute teachers, stay-at-home moms and Nissan employees are just a few of the professionals who took part in a special event at the University of Mississippi.
Read MoreHuman resource professionals in north Mississippi are increasing their knowledge and skills to help employers after participating in professional development course offered at the University of Mississippi.
Read MoreFrom 'I can't go back to school' to earning Taylor Medals, new graduates aim to make a difference. Both ladies' efforts are being honored this spring as recipients of 2018-19 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medals.
Read MoreFrom coding to cooking to Shakespeare. There are more than 40 one-week camps available. Check out the 2018 academic summer camps available at Ole Miss through the UM's Office of Pre-College Programs.
Watch VideoEach year the Office of Academic Outreach within the University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach seeks to encourage and highlight faculty members’ contributions to online instruction...
Read MoreThe author of Marvel Comics’ graphic novel reboot “Black Panther” is the keynote speaker for the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association’s (MSPA) 2018 spring convention and awards ceremony.
Read MoreMore than 40 one-week camps available, open house set for Feb. 27. You are invited to check out the 2018 academic summer camp opportunities available through the UM's Office of Pre-College Programs.
Read MoreUM's Academic Traveler program is offering a unique gift idea this holiday season that will send participants off to bask in the Mediterranean sun while enjoying delightful cuisine and historic beauty.
Read MoreOXFORD—The University of Mississippi Office of Pre-College programs wants to make holiday shopping easier this year by offering the gift of a fun, educational experience. Gift certificates are now available...
Read MoreOXFORD— Local students involved in the University of Mississippi’s “Green is the New Pink: Young Women Environmentalists in Action” program recently spent a Saturday testing and observing water sources and electrofishing...
Read MoreWhether students are capturing biological field samples or capturing the essence of a culture, the eye-opening experience of experiential learning will be on full display through Study USA Wintersession 2018 classes.
Read MoreThe division will open its doors for an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 9). Everyone is invited to come view the space, locate colleagues in their new offices and preview the available conference spaces.
Read MoreOXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty and staff looking for activities for their school-aged children during the week of fall break have a new option this year with the extension of the popular UM Rebel Quest camp.
Read MoreThe University of Mississippi Internship Experience Program, in its 10th year, helps make that move successful for students through career preparation and internship opportunities in New York and Washington, D.C.
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreThis summer University of Mississippi students will be eyewitnesses to the raising of Tappan Zee bridge in New York City, meeting with Pulitzer Prize-winning staff at The Washington Post and visiting Google’s headquarters in California.
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