OXFORD, Miss. – Former President Bill Clinton’s appearance today (Oct. 14) at the University of Mississippi will offer students an opportunity to hear firsthand about the importance of exercising their right to vote.
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. The committee made the recommendation to University of Mississippi leaders Wednesday night following a thorough analysis of the latest poll of Ole Miss students, faculty, staff, alumni and seasonRead the story …
MEDIA ADVISORY: Former President Clinton to Speak Thursday in Grove
October 13, 2010 by
Former President Bill Clinton will visit the University of Mississippi Thursday (Oct. 14) to discuss the value of voting and the importance of participating in the election process. Clinton plans to speak at 11:45 a.m. on the Grove stage.
Commercial Dispatch: UM Professor To Join MUW Tribute to Eudora Welty
October 12, 2010 by
UM English professor Tom Franklin is one of 11 authors set for a program honoring the life of Mississippi writer Eudora Welty during the 22nd annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium Oct. 21-23, on the MUW campus Read the story.
Solo Theater Performance, Workshop Oct. 16 Mark LGBT History, Diversity Awareness
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A monodrama performance and workshop on documentary theater are scheduled Oct. 16 at the University of Mississippi to recognize October as LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) History Month and National Diversity Awareness Month. The events are free to the public.
Top Ranked Dance Company Performs at Ford Center Oct. 26
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s foremost modern dance companies, the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company is slated to perform Oct. 26 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Staff, Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence in Advising Students
October 11, 2010 by
… Inaugural award to be presented annually OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty and staff members who have consistently demonstrated excellence in advising students have been selected for special recognition.
WTVA: Congressional Debate Takes Place Tuesday on Campus
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) – Congressman Travis Childers and state Senator Alan Nunnelee are both vying for Mississippi’s First Congressional District seat. Politics was definitely on the University of Mississippi’s agenda Tuesday night. Many people went to hear the two candidates take the podiums for a debate. WTVA News went to find out where the candidatesRead the story …
UM Recognizes Great Student Advisers
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty and staff members who have consistently demonstrated excellence in advising students have been selected for special recognition. Cyril “Cy” Rosenblatt, instructor in the political science department, and Erin Miller, assistant to the dean in the Patterson School of Accountancy, are the inaugural recipients of UM’s 2010 ExcellenceRead the story …