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Campus Briefs. University Building New Mechanical Plant. OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is building a new mechanical plant north of Kinard Hall to support chilled and hot water demand for heating and cooling in that area of campus.
Explosive Growth in Freshman Class Boosts UM Enrollment
Nov 2, 2021 · OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 21,856 students across its seven campuses for fall 2021. This includes 3,584 students in the freshman class – an 18% increase over 2020, the largest increase in the number of incoming freshmen from one fall to the next in university history.
UM Ranked in Top 100 by U.S. News & World Report
Sep 12, 2022 · The university was listed at No. 72 among public universities in the U.S. News “Best Colleges” for 2022-23 report, which was released Monday (Sept. 12). This makes Ole Miss the highest-ranking university in Mississippi. UM has been in the top 100 for 12 consecutive years.
Record-Breaking Enrollment Sets UM Apart in 2023 - Ole Miss News
Nov 2, 2023 · OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 5,241 freshman students for the fall 2023 semester, the largest freshman class at any university in the state’s history. Bolstered by this record incoming class, a university record of 24,710 students are enrolled across the University of Mississippi’s seven campuses.
UM Named to U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 for 11th Year
Sep 13, 2021 · OXFORD, Miss. – For the 11th straight year, the University of Mississippi has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” for 2022, ranking No. 67 among public universities.
Campaign Secures $1.2 Billion - Ole Miss News
Aug 8, 2022 · Fiscal year 2022 fundraising saw $150.6 million secured in private support. Photo by Bill Dabney/UM Foundation. OXFORD, Miss. – The largest fundraising campaign in the history of Mississippi universities, Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss, just secured $1.2 billion toward its $1.5 billion goal.
Largest-Ever Freshman Class Powers Overall Enrollment Growth
Nov 2, 2022 · Overall enrollment across the university’s seven campuses for fall 2022 is 22,967, up 5.1% over last year. Students are attracted to UM by strong academic programs, competitive tuition and an acclaimed campus experience.
UM Ranks Top in State by U.S. News & World Report
Sep 12, 2019 · The University of Mississippi’s recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report places UM as the highest ranked university in Mississippi. Ole Miss was also recognized as a top Best Value School among public universities.
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Dec 11, 2023 · Compounds could provide natural alternative to synthetic insecticides. December 6, 2023 by Erin Garrett. OXFORD, Miss. – New findings from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy‘s National Center for Natural Products Research show that two plant oils can effectively repel fire ants.
For 10th Year, UM Ranks Among Top Public Universities Nationally
Sep 14, 2020 · Ole Miss ranked No. 77 among public universities in the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges released today (Sept. 14). The ranking places UM as the highest-ranked university in Mississippi. It was also recognized as a top Best Value School among public universities.