OXFORD, Miss. – Focusing on a variety of issues that propelled that nation into a bloody four-year conflict, the fifth annual Civil War conference at the University of Mississippi coincides this year with the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s 1860 election and the beginning of the secession crisis.

OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students are spending their fall semesters abroad after receiving grants from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Writing Project has recognized the quality and achievements of the University of Mississippi Writing Project, naming it as one of two 2010-11 National Summer Institute demonstration sites.

OXFORD, Miss. – Several William Faulkner novels and short stories were made into poignant feature films, but – unknown to many – the Nobel Prize-winning author also wrote screenplays for Hollywood.

OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning filmmaker Micah Ginn is set to direct the University of Mississippi’s ninth annual Filmmaking Workshop, an intensive four-day clinic designed to introduce amateurs to both film appreciation and the actual techniques of filmmaking. Matthew Graves (left) and Micah Ginn plan to share their extensive knowledge of filmmaking with participants in the UniversityRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Although there are no hallways with lockers, homecoming festivities or graduation ceremonies, the University of Mississippi’s online Independent Study High School is recognized as a legitimate alternative program for earning a diploma.

OXFORD, Miss. – Ever have an interest in writing a novel? How about learning how to write nonfiction more creatively? The 2010 Yoknapatawpha Summer Writers’ Workshop features many respected writers providing readings, critiques and insight into the art of creative writing.

OXFORD, Miss. – Middle and high school students will be able to study piano and make new friends during the Piano Discoveries Summer Camp, a weeklong program at the University of Mississippi designed to encourage and challenge piano students.

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Outreach will offer its popular Rebel Quest program for grades 2-7 again this summer. Rebel Quest is a day camp for children ages 6 to 13, filled with games and fun learning activities.