OXFORD, Miss. – More than 60 players and some two dozen sponsors of last spring’s University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Tournament raised more than $17,000. Officials of the pharmacy school and the UM Alumni Association are hoping for a repeat performance at the 2012 tournament, because proceeds from it could fully endowRead the story …
UM Academic Advisers Get Regional Award
March 7, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Academic Advising Association has recognized the University of Mississippi’s Academic Advising Network with a regional award for excellence in student service. The Best of Region 4 award is being presented to UM representatives next week (March 11-13) in Miami at the 2012 Region 4 Conference. The award recognizes the advisingRead the story …
UM Forensics Team Extends Winning Streak at ‘Great Debate’
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two members of the University of Mississippi’s forensics team have proven again they are a “small but mighty force,” coming out as winners of “The Great Debate.” Evan Kirkham, a public policy leadership major from Dallas, and Austin “Woody” Wood, a sophomore political science major from Southlake, Texas, competed in an exhibitionRead the story …
Myrlie Evers-Williams Keynote Speaker at 50 Years of Integration Event
March 6, 2012 by
Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers, opened the University’s “50 Year’s of Integration” events recently by delivering a keynote address at Fulton Chapel. Produced by Mary Stanton.
Nominate Faculty and Staff for Frist Award
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty and staff members who render service to students beyond the call of duty are recognized annually with nominations for the prestigious Thomas Frist Student Service Awards. Nominations are open through April 13 for the 18th annual awards. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to nominate aRead the story …
UM Museum Hosts Rare Wildlife Photos
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned wildlife photographer Stephen Kirkpatrick focuses on the rare and threatened natural treasures of the Mississippi Coastal Plain in “Sanctuary: The Exhibition,” on display March 20-June 9 at the University of Mississippi Museum. The opening reception for “Sanctuary: The Exhibition” will be held during the Oxford Art Crawl, 7-9 p.m. March 27Read the story …
Spring Environmental Film Series Kicks Off
March 6, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Environmental Studies program and UM Media and Documentary Projects present two films on environmental issues as part of their spring film series.
Clarion Ledger: Appeals Court to Hold Hearings at Ole Miss
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD — The state Court of Appeals hits the road in April, heading to the University of Mississippi on April 18 to hold oral arguments in two cases. Ole Miss law students participating in the Criminal Appeals Clinic will represent the defendants in the two cases. Read the story