OXFORD, Miss. – A partnership between the University of Mississippi and some Delta area schools is encouraging adolescents to choose healthier foods and increase their physical activity – two important lifestyle changes in the Magnolia State’s ongoing battle with the bulge. Janie Cole (left), a registered dietitian with the ‘Eating Good … and Moving LikeRead the story …
UM, Delta Health Alliance Partnership Yields Results in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
November 2, 2009 by
Alumni, Coaches, Faculty Back Student-led Effort to End Chant
October 30, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni, coaches and faculty are joining student leaders and Chancellor Daniel W. Jones in asking fans to stop chanting “the South will rise again” at Ole Miss athletics events. “While the Alumni Association board and executive committee have not had an opportunity to meet since this issue has arisen,Read the story …
Croft Institute for International Studies Names 2009-10 Croft Scholars
October 29, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten top students from three states have been chosen as 2009-10 Croft Scholars by the Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi. New UM Croft Scholars are (l-r) Anastasia Varenita of Hazelhurst, Jackie Boyce of Oxford, Tori Thoman of Chesterfield, Mo., Michael Anderson of McComb, Sarah Woods of Ridgeland,Read the story …
Students, Faculty Receive Cultural Perks with Passport Offering
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi freshman Jackie Boyce walked right up to award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch after his recent performance at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and asked him to autograph her ticket; he was happy to oblige.
Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble to Provide Out-of-this-World Music for Astronomy Celebration
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mockingbird Early Music Ensemble performs Nov. 8 in the Seymour Lawrence Gallery at the University of Mississippi Museum to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with celestial music from the time of Galileo and Kepler. Mockingbird Ensemble
Ole Miss United Way Chapter Raises Goal for 2009; Campaign Kickoff Nov. 2
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the recession has increased public need, the University of Mississippi has increased the efforts and goals of its annual United Way campaign.
Executive of Nation’s Top-Rated Hotel To Share Success Strategies with Students, Public
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students majoring in hospitality management at the University of Mississippi get a chance to learn from the best in the business Friday (Oct. 30), when executives from the country’s No. 1-rated hotel visit campus.
National Grant Employs Graduate Students in Community Literacy Programs
October 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new national grant from the Corporation for National Community Service is helping boost literacy achievement in north Mississippi by providing tutors and other resources for community and school literacy programs.
UM Announces Brad Dye Public Service Scholarship Program
October 27, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has announced a new scholarship initiative honoring alumnus and former Lt. Gov. Brad Dye. Brad Dye
Students Help Shape Scottish Public Policy During Internship
October 26, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students got a chance to do something extraordinary while studying abroad: shape public policy in another country.