NATCHEZ — Justice Court judges in Mississippi elected next year will be required to spend more hours in a classroom to sit on the bench. The Mississippi Legislature put together a task force in 2007 to examine the Justice Court system, which made several suggestions for changes. Many items included in the task force’s reportRead the story …
Commercial Appeal: Ole Miss Student Art Included in Festival
October 22, 2010 by
Although narrative features, documentaries and shorts from Memphis, Nashville, Kentucky, Florida and Texas are on the schedule, the Indie Memphis Film Festival no longer promotes itself as representing “The Soul of Southern Film.” Read the story.
Poets Advise Honors Students to Use Their Imagination to Influence Communities
October 20, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After flipping a coin to determine who would speak first, poets Brenda Hillman and Robert Hass encouraged University of Mississippi honors students to keep poetry in their lives while working for social change. Delivering the keynote address for the recent Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College fall convocation, the husband-and-wife duo even sensed poetryRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Bounds Answers Questions About Clinton Visit
October 20, 2010 by
Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds said in response to a question from The Clarion-Ledger Editorial Board about the incident, it’s difficult for a university – any university – to say “no” to a former U.S. president. Read the story.
DM: Ole Miss Embraces Energy Conservation Law
October 19, 2010 by
A new state law will change the way energy is used in agencies across Mississippi. It requires all state agencies to submit energy management plans and meet energy reduction consumptions by the end of 2010. Read the story.
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming for Achievement, Service
October 19, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association honors seven alumni with its highest annual recognition during Homecoming weekend Nov. 5-6.
Rankin Ledger: Ole Miss Alumni Join Food Drive
October 19, 2010 by
Starting today, alumni chapters from a handful of Southeastern Conference universities will be collecting canned goods as part of a two-week drive that benefits the Gateway Rescue Mission Read the story.
MBJ: UMMC Professor Named to National Board
October 18, 2010 by
Dr. Grayson Norquist, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been appointed to a national board of medical professionals and health policy experts who are charged with researching ways to improve the country’s healthcare quality. Read the story.
Clarion Ledger: New Mascot Likely to Be Unveiled in 2011
October 15, 2010 by
It’s not known when Ole Miss’ new costumed black bear mascot will make its debut, but after a divisive debate over symbolism and tradition, officials say they aren’t rushing it. “The real answer is it will be when we know we’ve got it right,” said Michael Thompson, University of Mississippi senior associate athletic director forRead the story …
Rebel Black Bear Selected As New On- Field Mascot for Ole Miss Rebels
October 14, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Rebel Mascot Selection Committee is excited to announce the Rebel Black Bear as the new on-field mascot for the Ole Miss Rebels.