… Dedication for center’s new office facility set for Feb. 15 In today’s economy, small business owners are facing numerous challenges, from lack of sales to evolving technologies. The Mississippi Small Business Development Center assists small businesses with issues like these and guides them to success. “The Small Business Development Center is designed to provideRead the story …
IT Switch Increases Communications Capabilities by 10 Times Original Power
February 1, 2012 by
… University becomes first in state to switch to MissiON system The University of Mississippi is the first entity to begin using the new Mississippi Optical Network, referred to as MissiON. MissiON has been a dream of the chief research officers and chief information officers at Mississippi research universities for many years. All struggle withRead the story …
Student Organization Needs Volunteers for Feed the Hunger Pack-A-Thon
January 31, 2012 by
… Second annual event set for Feb. 24-25 A group of University of Mississippi students and Oxford residents are getting ready to touch thousands of lives halfway around the world. Feed the Hunger, a new Ole Miss student organization, is organizing the university’s second annual Pack-A-Thon, a two-day event in which volunteers gather to packRead the story …
Gulf Live: Ole Miss Chancellor Dan Jones talks academics, athletics and a commitment to having a good time
January 31, 2012 by
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi — Academics, athletics and a commitment to having a good time were among the topics University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones addressed during a luncheon Monday that drew about 100 members of “the Ole Miss family” to the Grand Magnolia Ballroom. Read the story
Hattiesburg American: National Geographic to place giant, interactive map at Miss. museum
January 30, 2012 by
Mississippi students will be exploring Asia in a big way in February – when a giant map of the continent goes on display at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Read the story
UM Film Series to Focus on Environmental Concerns
January 30, 2012 by
… Program also bringing environmental activist and biologist Sandra Steingraber to campus in March Water, oil and food mix together in the upcoming inaugural environmental film series at the University of Mississippi. This semester, three films will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium, including “Blue Gold,” “Gasland” and “Fresh.” All areRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Faculty Member Wins AACP New Investigator Award
January 30, 2012 by
… Award provides start-up funding for his autism research A University of Mississippi faculty member is among 18 recipients of New Investigator Awards announced today by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Rahul Khanna, assistant professor of pharmacy administration and research assistant professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, will use the awardRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Renowned pianist Bruce Levingston bringing world-class friends home for a visit
January 29, 2012 by
Internationally acclaimed pianist and Mississippi native Bruce Levingston is bound for his home state for two concerts this week, and he’s bringing fellow world-class musicians with him. Order Tickets
Ten Outstanding Seniors Inducted Into 2011-12 Student Hall of Fame
January 28, 2012 by
Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned entry into the school’s 2011-12 Hall of Fame. Chancellor Dan Jones bestowed the honor Friday (Jan. 27) in a campus ceremony, noting that the selection is based on a student’s academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and potential for future success. “Since 1930, induction into the Hall ofRead the story …
Annual Miss University Pageant Set for Feb. 1 at Ford Center
January 27, 2012 by
Twelve University of Mississippi students are set to show off their poise, talent and interview skills at the annual Miss University pageant, slated for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 1) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The winner will be crowned Miss University and will advance to the Miss Mississippi Scholarship PageantRead the story …