For Jarvis Harris, a senior at North Panola High School in Sardis, the past four years have brought a wonderful transformation at his high school. “I’m used to us being a terrible school,” Harris said. “For us now to be a successful school is almost indescribable.” Lead teacher Patrick Lassiter understands Harris’ comment. Just fourRead the story …
North Panola High Success Story Very Rewarding for Students, Teacher Corps Trainees
November 15, 2011 by
New Starbucks Open in J.D. Williams Library
November 15, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Just in time to welcome fall with pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin scones, a new full-service Starbucks Coffee opened recently in the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. After a semester-long market research project, Ole Miss Dining decided to expand the former Java City location and convert it to a Starbucks. “SinceRead the story …
Honors College Senior Named Rhodes Finalist
November 14, 2011 by
… Taylor McGraw interviews on Nov. 18-19 As an 8-year-old, Taylor McGraw taped a list of life goals to his bedroom door so he could see them every day. Winning a Rhodes Scholarship was on that list, and McGraw stands just one step away from achieving that goal. The University of Mississippi senior goes toRead the story …
APS Project Manager to Discuss Minority Bridge Program Nov. 15
November 10, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An American Physical Society official will discuss how minorities can prepare for graduate studies in physics Nov. 15 at the University of Mississippi. Peter Muhoro, project manager for APS’s Minority Bridge Program, speaks at 4 p.m. in Lewis Hall Auditorium. The event, sponsored by UM’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, is freeRead the story …
Commercial Appeal: Screenwriter enjoys role as teacher at Ole Miss in return to South
November 10, 2011 by
Chris Offutt practices what he preaches. Not only does he insist his screenwriting students turn off the TV and pick up a book, but he also goes through two or three books a week. Read the story
Journalism Student, Faculty Member Recognized for Diversity Efforts
November 10, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second time in a month, a University of Mississippi journalism faculty member has been honored for her commitment to diversity, along with a student who is working to promote racial dialogue at Ole Miss. Robin Street, lecturer in journalism who specializes in teaching public relations classes, received the faculty DiversityRead the story …
Homeless Outreach Organizes Charity Auction for Nov. 17
November 10, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Homeless Outreach is hosting a silent auction Nov. 17 to benefit local charities Interfaith Compassion Ministry and More Than a Meal. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. at Emileigh’s Kitchen on South Lamar Boulevard. UM Homeless Outreach is connected to ICM, which is a community partner of UM’sRead the story …
Saving Political History
November 10, 2011 by
A short clip from an Overby Center program Political Paper Archivist Leigh McWhite hosted which explains how the Modern Political Archives recaptured thousands of hours of Mississippi political film history. http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/archives/political/
Gloria Kellum Receives ASHA’s Highest Award
November 9, 2011 by
… Award to be presented Nov. 18 in San Diego OXFORD, Miss. – For the last 14 years of her University of Mississippi tenure, Gloria Dodwell Kellum was vice chancellor of university relations. But over her remarkable, four-decade career, she performed many roles, from administrator to academician to mentor. And while the variety of theRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Law school applications up in Miss., bucking national trend
November 9, 2011 by
Applications at Mississippi’s law schools are up, though prospective students nationwide are inching away from becoming lawyers. Applications are down 10 percent this fall, according to the Law School Admissions Council. Read the story