OXFORD, Miss. – Five spring graduates of the MBA program at the University of Mississippi have landed jobs with Big Four accounting firms. Brandon Blewett of Houston, Texas, is an associate in state and local tax at KPMG in Atlanta; Anne Drown of Covington, La., is an associate in assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers in NewRead the story …
Major Gift to University Museum Reflects Late Couple’s Enjoyment of Culture, History
September 3, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lt. Col. James Prentiss Hooper traveled the globe on secret intelligence missions for the U.S. Army, and his wife, Louise Frazier Hooper, accompanied him to many foreign countries. Their appreciation for diverse cultures and history, as well as their devotion to the University of Mississippi, has resulted in a major gift fromRead the story …
More than 19,500 Students Set Enrollment Record at UM
September 2, 2010 by
… Largest-ever freshman class finds university’s academic programs offer best fit OXFORD, Miss. – Amanda Hardwick had acceptance letters from Tulane University, Auburn University and the universities of Alabama and Georgia, but the biochemistry major from Hattiesburg chose the University of Mississippi, where she is part of a record-shattering freshman class this fall. Ole MissRead the story …
UM Makes Top 25 List for Best College Buys
September 2, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has cracked the Top 25 again, this time as one of America’s Best College Buys.
Five Students Return to Campus After Monthlong Summer Study in France
August 31, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi students returned to the Oxford campus this fall enriched both academically and culturally, thanks to a monthlong French language study in Angers, France, a medieval city with modern amenities. University of Mississippi students and their professor enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Angers, France, where they spent theRead the story …
Pride of the South and Marching Southerners To Perform Joint Concert Sept. 4
August 31, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Pride of the South Band and Jacksonville State’s Marching Southerners Band are set to perform a joint concert after the Rebels’ season opener Sept. 4 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
University Announces New Rules To Make Tailgating Safe, Fair for All
August 27, 2010 by
… Campus closed to tents until 10 p.m. Fridays OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi gameday committee has instituted several new rules and policies in an attempt to make tailgating a better experience for all fans.
School of Business to Host Fall Distinguished Speakers Series
August 26, 2010 by
… Thursday afternoon series begins Sept. 2 OXFORD, Miss. – A speaker series sponsored by the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi offers a look into ethical dilemmas, entry-level career opportunities and more.
National Center for Justice and Rule of Law Trains Police, Judges to Catch Cybercriminals
August 26, 2010 by
… Program provides training on legal principles regulating use of computer and digital evidence OXFORD, Miss. – As the number of cybercrimes rapidly increases nationwide, judges and law enforcement officers are charged with knowing the most up-to-date legal principles regulating computer searches and seizures. Yet digital evidence improperly obtained is inadmissible in court and can resultRead the story …
University Hopes to Build Class Unity At Thursday’s Freshmen Convocation
August 25, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s incoming Class of 2014 is expected to be one of the largest in school history. To help unite this diverse group of students, officials are inviting all freshmen to the university’s Freshmen Convocation. Set for 7 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 26) in Tad Smith Coliseum, the convocation is open toRead the story …