OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned entry into the school’s 2010-11 Hall of Fame, one of the university’s highest honors. Chancellor Dan Jones bestowed the honor Friday (Feb. 4) in a campus ceremony, noting that the selection is based on a student’s academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and potential forRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Census Data Analyzed
February 4, 2011 by
Several Mississippi counties are going to get a new look, the latest 2010 census figures show. The state’s population growth and shifts since 2000 were revealed Thursday with the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of official population totals and demographic traits. Read the story.
WTVA: Ole Miss Career Day Held On Campus
February 3, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — The University of Mississippi kicked off its on-campus recruiting season today, and started it with a career-fair. Read the story.
Daily Journal: Biggest Loser Coming to Oxford
February 1, 2011 by
OXFORD – Mississippi’s “Biggest Loser” winner is coming to Oxford Thursday. Vicksburg native Patrick House, who won the 10th season of the NBC weight loss reality show, will deliver a community message at 6 p.m. at the North Oxford Baptist Church commons area on County Road 101. A meet-and-greet will with House will start atRead the story …
WCBI: Innocence Project Film Focuses on Noxubee Men
February 1, 2011 by
Documentary filmmaker Joe York understands the power of forgiveness. It’s a lesson he learned from a former death row inmate. A University of Mississippi producer and director of documentary projects, York has worked on his latest project, “Mississippi Innocence,” for three years. The film was produced by the UM Media and Documentary Projects Center inRead the story …
DM: Oxford Receives $100,000 Recycling Grant
January 27, 2011 by
Oxford continues to expand its recycling program with the aid of a $100,000 grant issued from the state government. Read the story to see how the University will be involved.
DM: Professor Receives Maples Grant
January 26, 2011 by
The Mathematically Proficient Leaders in Elementary Schools program granted University of Mississippi professor John O’Haver a one-year grant for $285,000. The grant was awarded in an effort to improve Mississippi’s math education in elementary schools. Read the story.
Daily Journal: Mr. Magazine Discusses Future of Print
January 25, 2011 by
Samir Husni, aka “Mr. Magazine,” is the director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi School of Journalism. He is also a professor and Hederman Lecturer at the School of Journalism. Considered a leading authority on magazines, Husni is the author of the annual “Samir Husni’s Guide to New Magazines,” which isRead the story …
MBJ: Ole Miss Launches Strategic Planning Process
January 25, 2011 by
OXFORD — The University of Mississippi’s last strategic planning cycle began in 1994. With the goals from the Commitment to Excellence Campaign achieved, the university has launched a new strategic planning process, called UM 2020: A Bold Vision Forward. Read the story or see the Ole Miss press release.