Hallie Wooley

Meet the professor who turns science, and sometimes himself, upside down

When Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Ryan Fortenberry wants to explain entropy, he does not just lecture — he flips upside down to make the concept stick. Fortenberry explains to his class how this topic was “very upside down” to him. In the midst of describing that as entropy increases, order goes down, he […]

Meet Rose Bridges: an instructor with a passion for anime music research

Rose Bridges, an instructor in music, may be at the University of Mississippi only for a year-long stint, but she brings a lifetime of musical knowledge to campus in topics ranging from music history to anime. Bridges was hired at UM for a limited time to fill in for a professor while he is away […]

Pop-up shop showcases student entrepreneurs

Student vendors transformed the student union into a marketplace of creativity on Tuesday, Oct. 7, selling baked goods, crochet crafts and custom clothing. Each piece told a story of passion and individuality crafted from personal stories.  Event organizer Caitlin Moak serves as director of student communications and marketing for the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. […]

Rebel spirit and family pride merge at 2025 Fall Family Weekend

The Ole Miss Family Association will host the 2025 Fall Family Weekend at the University of Mississippi starting on Friday, Sept. 19. The festivities offer opportunities for Ole Miss parents to connect with their students from Trash Can Friday through the football game on Saturday afternoon. On Friday, students and their families will be served […]

Oxford Pride 2025 ‘Defies Gravity’ with week-long festivities

2025 Oxford Pride: “Defying Gravity” kicked off Sunday, April 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oxford with the “Queerly Beloved: Pride Celebration” at 10:30 a.m.  According to the Oxford Pride website, “Oxford Pride is organized by a coalition of student organizations and many volunteer partners.” University of Mississippi graduate Matt Kessler spearheaded the first […]

William Magee Center hosts ‘Passport to Wellness’

  The William Magee Center at the South Campus Recreation Center will host their annual student wellness fair, “Passport to Wellness,” on Tuesday, April 8 from 3-5 p.m. This event invites students to explore all things health and well-being. Upon arrival, students can grab a wellness passport and tote bag and go from booth to […]

Punk, goth and drag merge at Proud Larry’s

Proud Larry’s will host post-punk and goth-rock band Vision Video with Vivica Vanity’s punk drag show as opening act beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Tickets can be purchased online for $15.  Vision Video frontman Dusty Gannon, a native of Athens, Ga., leads the group on guitar and bass. Other members of Vision […]

Student recitals amplify love and laughter

Frankie Amore and Linna Zheng will take the stage to perform their student recitals at Nutt Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7. Both artists will be accompanied by Instructor in Collaborative Piano Yoojung Kim.  Zheng, a junior music performance major from Fulton, Miss., said the theme of love is displayed throughout her music […]

‘If Love Fails, Try Nothing Else’ celebrates Black History Month

The University of Mississippi celebrated its 20th year of the 2025 Black History Month concert on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center with the show, “If Love Fails, Try Nothing Else.” The concert featured Grammy Award-winning soprano Angela Brown and accompanying performances by the Ole Miss African Drum and Dance Ensemble and […]

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