OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses has been awarded an $845 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The grant is a portion of the $1.5 million in grants the commission awarded in 2012-2013 and was used to send Emily Dean, the museum’s curator of education, to the 2013 National ArtRead the story …
University Museum and Historic Houses Receives MAC Grant
Grant enables curator of education to attend NAEA Conference
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UM Cinema Program Hosts ‘An Evening of Cinema’
Four-day event April 4-7 features cinema competition winners and stand-out student films
April 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans of drama, musical, documentary and film noir are in for a treat. The University of Mississippi’s “An Evening for Cinema,” featuring the final projects of the 2012 UM Cinema Competition winners, debuts April 4-7 at Meek Hall Auditorium. The four-day cinematic affair, which also includes stand-out student films, is set forRead the story …
Friends and Alumni Asked to Help Select Images for Ole Miss Photo Book
'Ole Miss: A Photographic Essay' to be released in fall 2013
April 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new coffee table book, “Ole Miss: A Photographic Essay,” is being readied for publication this fall. The 120-page, oversize publication will feature the best photography captured by the award-winning team at University of Mississippi Communications, and UM alumni can help pick which images are featured. “Ole Miss was recently named ‘MostRead the story …
Accountancy Student Volunteers Provide Tax-filing Service Through AARP Program
April 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Low-to-middle income residents of the Lafayette-Oxford-University community can get their federal and state income tax returns prepared for free, thanks to some University of Mississippi accounting students. The tax assistance is available 1-5 p.m. Thursdays through April 11 at the Stone Recreation Center on Washington Avenue in Oxford.
George Rable Tapped as 2013 Burnham Lecturer at UM
Historian to address religious aspects of the American Civil War in April 25 presentation
April 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Well-known historian George Rable is set to discuss religion and the American Civil War April 25 at University of Mississippi. Rable’s presentation, at 6 p.m. in Farley Hall, Room 202, is free and open to the public. Named the 2013 Burnham Lecturer in Civil War History, Rable plans to discuss “God asRead the story …
Rebels Take Two From Southern Miss
March 31, 2013 by
Team Now 10-9 Overall OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 37 ranked Ole Miss women’s tennis team took two matches from Southern Miss Sunday at the Gillom Sports Center, winning both by a 4-0 score. With the wins, the Rebels have won five straight and improved to 10-9 overall. After rain forced the matches indoors, theRead the story …
Rebels Drop Series Finale To Florida
March 31, 2013 by
Ole Miss Returns To Action Against Memphis On Tuesday GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Early miscues put the Rebels in a hole and the offense couldn’t muster much against the Gators pitching as No. 11 Ole Miss (23-6, 4-5 SEC) fell to Florida (13-16, 4-5 SEC) by a score of 4-0 in the series finale on Sunday.Read the story …
Education and Activism Intersect for New Academic Director
Jennifer Stollman hired at William Winter Institute
March 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Creating a support mechanism for individuals to better incorporate racial awareness is the goal for the new academic director at the University of Mississippi’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. Jennifer Stollman, whose background is in American history anthropological theory, began her job last month, which offers her a chance to mergeRead the story …
Southern Studies Center Hosts Second Music of the South Symposium
April event includes brown bag luncheon, panel discussions, lectures and performances
March 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Continuing the exploration of Southern musicians and their craft, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi is hosting its second annual music conference next month. “Innovation and Experimental Music and the South” is the theme of the 2013 Music of the South Symposium, set for AprilRead the story …
Rebels Down Gators 4-3 In 11 Innings
March 30, 2013 by
Allen Sparks Rally To Grab Extra-Inning Win GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Rebel offense took advantage of chances and manufactured runs on Friday night as No. 11 Ole Miss (23-4, 4-3 SEC) picked up a 4-3 win over Florida (11-16, 2-5 SEC) in 11 innings at McKethan Stadium. In his homecoming, junior Will Allen delivered theRead the story …