OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni, coaches and faculty are joining student leaders and Chancellor Daniel W. Jones in asking fans to stop chanting “the South will rise again” at Ole Miss athletics events. “While the Alumni Association board and executive committee have not had an opportunity to meet since this issue has arisen,Read the story …
Students, Faculty Receive Cultural Perks with Passport Offering
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi freshman Jackie Boyce walked right up to award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch after his recent performance at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and asked him to autograph her ticket; he was happy to oblige.
Ole Miss United Way Chapter Raises Goal for 2009; Campaign Kickoff Nov. 2
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the recession has increased public need, the University of Mississippi has increased the efforts and goals of its annual United Way campaign.
Executive of Nation’s Top-Rated Hotel To Share Success Strategies with Students, Public
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students majoring in hospitality management at the University of Mississippi get a chance to learn from the best in the business Friday (Oct. 30), when executives from the country’s No. 1-rated hotel visit campus.
National Grant Employs Graduate Students in Community Literacy Programs
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new national grant from the Corporation for National Community Service is helping boost literacy achievement in north Mississippi by providing tutors and other resources for community and school literacy programs.
Six Entering Freshmen Chosen as Lott Leadership Scholars
October 16, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Six new freshmen at the University of Mississippi enrolled this fall as scholars selected for membership in the Lott Leadership Institute. New Lott Leadership Scholars for 2009-10 are (l-r) Charles “Justin” Sanders of Madison, Molly Hunter Harris of East Greenwich, R.I., Hunter Owen Nicholson of Brandon, Sarah Key Robinson of Brandon, MorganRead the story …
Former FBI Psychologist to Provide Insight into National Intelligence Agency
October 14, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Geospatial intelligence has been used to pinpoint terrorist training camps in Afghanistan, assess the devastation following the Samoan Island tsunami and safeguard such events as the recent presidential inauguration and Super Bowl. Meredith Krause
Homecoming Queen and Court to Be Presented at Football Halftime
October 12, 2009 by
Miss Ole Miss and Colonel Rebel introduced before kickoff OXFORD, Miss. University of Mississippi students, alumni and friends look forward to an array of activities Friday and Saturday (Oct. 16-17) during Homecoming Weekend, planned around the theme “Ole Miss: An Experience That Lasts a Lifetime.”
Black Alumni Return to Discuss Career Options with Students
October 12, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven young University of Mississippi alumni will return to their alma mater Friday (Oct. 16) to share with students the secrets of their successful careers.
Second Viking Range Lecture Oct. 13 Features Leading Food Expert, Author
October 9, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Warren Belasco, food scholar and renowned sociologist, speaks Tuesday (Oct. 13) at the University of Mississippi on the economic, historical and cultural impact of food studies.