OXFORD, Miss. – Many organizations struggle with the task of preserving old photographs, business records and other documents, but an upcoming workshop at the University of Mississippi will provide guidance and techniques for safeguarding fragile archives.
American Idol Stars to Present Christmas Tunes at Ford Center
November 19, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For one night only, “American Idol” stars are set to perform an array of holiday favorites at the University of Mississippi.
Army Officer Makes Testamentary Gift to Ole Miss Before Deployment
November 18, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Before Army 1st Lt. Andrew Higgins leaves Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, tomorrow to begin a yearlong deployment in Iraq, he let his feelings be known about the University of Mississippi. He planned a $20,000 bequest to benefit the Division of Students Affairs. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Higgins, set to leaveRead the story …
Enduring Love Story ‘Camelot’ Comes to the Ford Center Nov. 24
November 17, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The tale of Camelot comes to life Tuesday (Nov. 24) at the University of Mississippi through a musical theater production that promises adventure, suspense and romance.
UM Kicks Off Cell Phones For Soldiers Campaign
November 17, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community is joining forces with the national Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign to collect 5,000 used cell phones in the week leading up to Saturday’s football game against Louisiana State University.
University Museum Reveals Wish List, Plans to Make Bid for Iconic Painting
November 16, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A painting by American artist John McCrady is coming up for auction this weekend and the University of Mississippi Museum wants it to come home to Oxford. Sic Transit
UM Receives First Batch of H1N1 Vaccine
November 16, 2009 by
To administer doses Wednesday, Thursday OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has received 1,000 doses of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine and plans to administer the nasal spray Wednesday and Thursday (Nov. 18 and 19).
Study Abroad Students Continue to Give in Belize
November 13, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Valerie Blair, a University of Mississippi junior from Corinth, and 11 fellow Ole Miss students landed in Ambergris Caye, Belize, they didn’t know what to expect. But every one of them knew why they were there: to serve school children in an impoverished area of San Mateo. UM students Rebecca WernerRead the story …
$200,000 Fund to Support Research of Southern Studies Faculty Members
November 13, 2009 by
Leila Wynn provides challenge grant matched by university OXFORD, Miss. – A new $200,000 fund at the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture is the result of one woman’s belief that faculty members must have resources to pursue a wealth of research and scholarship. Philanthropist Leila Wynn (right) talks with TedRead the story …