OXFORD, Miss. – Veteran journalist Greg Brock, whose 43-year-career included positions at some of the country’s largest and most respected newspapers, has been named a senior fellow at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment was announced by Charles Overby, chairman of the Overby Center, an institute devoted to creating aRead the story …
Retired New York Times Journalist Named Overby Center Senior Fellow
Greg Brock will share insights from distinguished career as center's latest honoree
November 28, 2018 by
‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ Tour Brings Holiday Spirit to UM
Young dancers from across north Mississippi get chance to perform with Moscow Ballet
November 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” is coming to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 30). The Moscow Ballet has toured annually with the “Great Russian Nutcracker” since 1993. This year, the show is being performed in more than 100 cities, featuringRead the story …
Mississippi River Pollution Topic of Next Science Cafe
UM professor speaking on water contamination, solutions at Nov. 13 event
November 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Protecting the Mississippi River and preserving farming communities in the state is the focus of this month’s Oxford Science Cafe. The monthly program, organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy, will feature Inoka Widanagamage, UM instructional assistant professor of geology and geological engineering. It is set for 6 p.m.Read the story …
Gospel Choir to Host Fall Concert
Group celebrates 45th anniversary with Saturday show
November 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Gospel Choir will host its annual fall concert at 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 10) in Nutt Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the concert will feature a number of special guests, including the Coahoma Community College Gospel Choir and the Rev. LaDarrell James. This year’s concert is particularlyRead the story …
Community Invited to Public Archaeology Day at Rowan Oak
UM students to discuss artifacts found at Faulkner's home at Nov. 10 event
November 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi archaeology students will get a chance to share their field work with the community when they host a Public Archaeology Day on Saturday (Nov. 10) at Rowan Oak. Free and open to all ages, the Public Archaeology Day event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rowan Oak, home of AmericanRead the story …
Regional Bank Gives Business Students a Behind-the-Scenes Look
Trustmark hosted students from five Mississippi universities for a day of learning
November 7, 2018 by
JACKSON, Miss. – University of Mississippi business students gained insights into how banks make money, ensure positive customer experiences and connect with local communities, among other topics, at an inaugural “Behind-the-Scenes” experience hosted by Trustmark National Bank. The event, held Nov. 2 at Trustmark’s Jackson headquarters, included students from five universities: UM, Alcorn State University,Read the story …
Ole Miss Theatre to Stage Tony-winner ‘Assassins’
Time-bending Stephen Sondheim musical brings presidential plotters together to ask, 'Why?'
November 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If it’s true that one of the functions of performing arts in society is to help us confront and grapple with complex and challenging issues, then Ole Miss Theatre and Film’s second full production of the season would appear to come at an appropriate time. “Assassins,” a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen SondheimRead the story …
Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys’ Comes to the Ford Center
One of the longest running shows in Broadway history set for Nov. 9 performance
November 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will feature the national touring production of “Jersey Boys” at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 9). The musical chronicling the career and successes of the Four Seasons is the 12th-longest running show in Broadway’s history, having been consecutively performed for 12 years fromRead the story …
Lambda Sigma Society Earns National Recognition
Iota Chapter receives prestigious distinction
November 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of the Lambda Sigma National Honor Society has been named as an Honor Chapter by the organization’s national board. Lambda Sigma is a sophomore honor society based upon four main ideals: leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service. Among 38 chapters nationwide, the Iota Chapter at Ole Miss receivedRead the story …
Special Olympics Team Ranked Among Top 30 in Nation
Ole Miss football club also earned bronze medal at USA Games
November 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Special Olympics College Unified Sports team competed and was recognized on the national level this summer, providing another example of the positive impact made on the lives of Special Olympics athletes. The UM Special Olympics Unified Football team won the bronze medal at the Special Olympics USA Games,Read the story …