OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi’s Center for Intelligence and Security Studies can train on some of the most advanced software available to intelligence analysts, thanks to a major donation from industry leader Semantic Research Inc. Semantic Research, a San Diego company, has granted the university a license agreement for its productsRead the story …
Center Gets Software to Better Train Future Intelligence Agents
Semantic Research Inc. grants license worth more than $800,000
October 23, 2014 by
Family Day at the Museum
October 23, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi Museum is turning 75 this year, and the museum staff invites the community to join the celebration with a “Happy Birthday Museum! Family Day.” The free event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct. 25) at the museum, and families can drop in during that time for birthday-inspired snacksRead the story …
MBJ: UM Young Alum of the Year To Open Oxford Restaurant
October 22, 2014 by
Chef Kelly English plans this spring to bring his restaurant The Second Line to Oxford, Mississippi — the home of his alma mater — according to a news report. See the story in the Memphis Business Journal. Or read the UM release on English and other other distinguished alumni honored this year.
UM Symposium Focuses on Semiotics of Race
Two-day event features lectures, panel discussions
October 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Multidisciplinary views of race and ethnicity in public arenas will be discussed Thursday and Friday (Oct. 23-24) at the University of Mississippi. A symposium on “Symbols of Exclusion: The Semiotics of Race in Public Spaces” begins at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Overby Center auditorium. The public is invited to the event,Read the story …
Josh Gladden Elected to Two National Leadership Roles
NCPA director brings leadership, experience and vision to professional societies
October 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi administrator and associate professor of physics and astronomy has been elected to two national societies’ leadership positions. Joseph “Josh” Gladden, director of the university’s National Center for Physical Acoustics, is chair of the Acoustical Society of America’s Physical Acoustics Technical Committee. During his three-year term in the role,Read the story …
Horseback Riding and Ski Trips Available through Ole Miss Outdoors
Spots remain available for several fall outdoor adventures
October 17, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation and Ole Miss Outdoors have plenty of adventure left for this fall, including scheduled trips featuring horseback riding in Kentucky and skiing in the Colorado Rockies. “Take an adventure somewhere other than the Square,” said Katherine Westfall, Ole Miss Outdoors graduate assistant. “There isRead the story …
UM Gives Farmers Free Legal Advice Friday in Goodman
October 17, 2014 by
Representatives from the University of Mississippi Transactional Law Clinic will provide free consultations about business and legal issues as part of a field day for small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers Friday in Goodman. The field day runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17) at the Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production Demonstration Farm, whichRead the story …
Annual NPHC Step Show Set for Friday, Oct. 17
October 16, 2014 by
Each year, the University of Mississippi’s National PanHellenic Council hosts the annual Homecoming step show, which debuts elaborate performances by sororities and fraternities in NPHC. Each organization preforming will present a “step show” which consists of steps, skits and exciting role playing. The organizations will be judged by six alumni, one from each organization preforming; NoelRead the story …
Chancellor Dan Jones in Nov. 17 ‘Conversation about Community’
UM leader among three Mississippians in Operation Shoestring panel discussion
October 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones is a featured speaker for a Nov. 17 “Conversation about Community.” Operation Shoestring’s annual luncheon begins at noon at the Jackson Convention Complex. Other panelists in the discussion are Tony Yarber, mayor of Jackson, and the Rev. Jerry Young, president of the National Baptist Convention. Award-winningRead the story …
Indiana Professor to Discuss Growing Influence of African Languages
Linguist Antonia Schleicher to present 54th Christopher Longest Lecture
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Indiana University Professor Antonia Schleicher will discuss “The Growing Impact of African Languages in the United States” Oct. 27 at the University of Mississippi for the Department of Modern Languages‘ 54th annual Christopher Longest Lecture. The lecture is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Bondurant Hall Auditorium, preceded by a 4:30 reception atRead the story …