OXFORD, Miss. – Scott Shilstone of New Orleans, a junior at the University of Mississippi, is well on his way to accomplishing two of his education goals: becoming proficient in Spanish and more open-minded and cultured. Scott Shilstone of New Orleans, a junior at Ole Miss, clowns around between classes at the University of DeustoRead the story …
Barrett Commits $100,000 to Civil War Library Endowment Honoring Retired History Professor
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John W. “Don” Barrett graduated from the University of Mississippi with a great appreciation of history and the ability to write well – both of which have figured prominently into his successful legal career. Now he’s saluting a professor who influenced him with a $100,000 gift. Attorney Don Barrett of Lexington (right)Read the story …
Retired Physician, ‘Patron of Archaeology’ Provides $100,000 Gift for Three UM Programs
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Retired family physician Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale has invested many hours passing on his love of archaeology and history to his own grandchildren, as well as ensuring that others have the resources to explore and learn from these fields. Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale accepts an 1848 Society certificateRead the story …
Center for Civil War Research Provides Forum to Explore Meaning of Conflict
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although the Civil War ended 145 years ago, John Neff suggests there is still much to be learned about the conflict.
English Major on Study Trip to Australia Enjoys Seeing World from Different Perspective
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After her laptop broke in the Sydney airport in early January, University of Mississippi student Anna Howard of Marietta, Ga., felt as though her study trip to Australia this semester was off to a not-so-great start. UM junior Anna Howard of Marietta, Ga., visits Jervis Bay, a natural harbor on the southernRead the story …
Reunion Panel of 1960 Ole Miss Baseball Team
April 29, 2010 by
I was having dinner in the View restaurant above the Marriott at Times Square when I learned that the 1960 Ole Miss baseball team was having a reunion on the weekend of the series against Louisiana State University. This was the team that went 22-3 for the season and beat the University of Florida forRead the story …
Former Governor, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Deliver Commencement Address
April 28, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Secretary of the Navy Raymond E. Mabus Jr. returns to his alma mater May 8 to deliver the University of Mississippi’s 157th commencement address.
Patterson School of Accountancy Offers Becker CPA Review Course
April 27, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Accountancy students at the University of Mississippi can get a leg up on their peers when it comes job-hunting time by taking the “Ole Miss-Becker” Certified Public Accountant Review as a credit course through the university’s Patterson School of Accountancy.
Nation’s Point Man on Biological Threats To Discuss Bio-threats in Public Lecture
April 27, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – America’s point man for promoting the development and manufacture of vaccines, treatments and therapies for a range of public health emergencies is to discuss 21st century bio-threats Wednesday evening (April 28) at the University of Mississippi.