The Guardian: HIV ‘cure’ in U.S. baby stimulates AIDS research in Africa

OXFORD, Miss. – When doctors from the University of Mississippi medical centre, United States (U.S.), announced on March 2, 2013 that a baby had been ‘functionally cured’ of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV), the world hailed the news as a historical medical breakthrough. The baby- famously known as the ‘Mississippi baby’- was born with HIV andRead the story …

Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss pole vaulter Kendricks now among world’s best

OXFORD, Miss. — This is the true story of how a Mississippian came to be one of the best pole vaulters in the world. There’s another story, one Sam Kendricks will tell people. It’s shorter, more direct and perhaps saves a little face. But the reality is that his athletic career began as a kidRead the story …

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: Universities to host minority vendor fair

OXFORD, Miss. – A minority vendor fair Tuesday is geared toward opening more business opportunities with the state’s universities. Tuesday’s event, “Minority Business Expo: Making the University Connection,” begins at 1 p.m. in the Jackson Avenue Center multipurpose room. The University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University are co-sponsoring the event. “The purpose of thisRead the story …

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal: Mullins Q&A: State still has obstacles to overcome

OXFORD, Miss. – Andy Mullins, who has been a leader in public education in Mississippi for more than 30 years, will retire at the end of this month from his current job as chief of staff to University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones. Mullins has served as a special assistant to two governors and threeRead the story …

CBS News: For Medgar Evers’ widow, husband’s legacy trumps personal bitterness

OXFORD, Miss. – Myrlie Evers-Williams acknowledges it would be easy to remain mired in bitterness and anger, 50 years after a sniper’s bullet made her a widow. Instead, she’s determined to celebrate the legacy of her first husband, Medgar Evers — a civil rights figure often overshadowed by peers such as the Rev. Martin LutherRead the story …

Mississippi Business Journal: Ole Miss, MSU to hold minority vendor job fair

OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss and Mississippi State will hold a minority vendor fair June 18 in Oxford. Minority Business Expo: Making The University Connection begins at 1 p.m. in the Jackson Avenue Center Multipurpose Room near the Ole Miss campus. Online registration is available through www.Where2Go411.com  and early registration is encouraged. The event isRead the story …