In 1970, University of Mississippi graduate Ray Holt invented a microprocessor computer chip that altered the way we look at computer science and flight. The Silicon Valley sorcerer spent decades working in the industry, finally retiring and choosing to roam the country. But when Holt stopped in Mississippi to see a friend, he also sawRead the story …
NEMS Daily Journal: Myrlie Evers-Williams encourages 2013 University of Mississippi graduates
May 13, 2013 by
OXFORD – Declaring her belief in their individual and combined power, renowned civil rights activist and author Myrlie Evers-Williams challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors to become active in making the state, nation and world a better place for all people. “I believe in you, and I hope you believe in yourselves, too,” Evers-Williams saidRead the story …
Clarion-Ledger Blog: Myrlie Evers receives Humanitarian Award from Ole Miss — nearly 60 years after law school turned her husband away
May 13, 2013 by
Myrlie Evers-Williams today (May 11) became the first person in a decade honored with a Humanitarian Award by the University of Mississippi — the same institution that turned away her late husband from entering law school. The widow of slain Mississippi NAACP leader Medgar Evers was surprised with the award after delivering the university’s 160thRead the story …
Mississippi Press Blog: Myrlie Evers-Williams challenges Ole Miss graduates to ‘soar, and be free’
May 13, 2013 by
Declaring her belief in their individual and combined power, renowned civil rights activist and author Myrlie Evers-Williams challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors to become active in making the state, nation and world a better place for all people. “I believe in you, and I hope you believe in yourselves, too,” Evers-Williams said today asRead the story …
WTOK: Evers-Williams Addresses Ole Miss Graduates
May 13, 2013 by
Civil rights leader Myrlie Evers-Williams has told graduates at the University of Mississippi to “soar, and be free.” She spoke Saturday during a commencement ceremony on the university’s main campus in Oxford. Read the full story.
Sun Herald: Evers-Williams to Ole Miss graduates: ‘Soar, and be free’
May 13, 2013 by
OXFORD — Civil rights leader Myrlie Evers-Williams told graduates at the University of Mississippi on Saturday they have the power “to do what is right, to do what is just” and make the world a better place. “I believe in you, and I hope you believe in yourselves, too,” Evers-Williams said during a commencement ceremonyRead the story …
U.S. Army: Cadet Vaults into Record Books
April 30, 2013 by
AUSTIN, Texas – Cadet Sam Kendricks, a sophomore in general studies at the University of Mississippi and star of the Ole Miss track and field team, recorded the highest NCAA pole vault since 1998, shattering the Ole Miss and Texas Relays record with an attempt of 19 feet, 3/4 inches. The effort was good forRead the story …
Southern Living Blog: Current UM Museum Photo Exhibit a Must-See
April 22, 2013 by
Daily South, a Southern Living blog, publishes a weekly round up of the five latest and greatest things to hit the South. This week, Kathleen Robbins‘ photo exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum cracked the top 5. Read the blog post.
Fox 10 TV: Room to be used for creative writing workshops
April 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi has dedicated a room at the Department of English for writers Barry Hannah and Richard Ford. Read the story
NEMS Daily Journal: State of Our Schools: Universities collaborate on honors-style teacher training
April 15, 2013 by
When University of Mississippi senior Doug Odom graduates next month, he will travel around North America with his father before beginning a master’s program in higher education administration. Read the story