Physicists, Acoustical Scientists To Gather at UM for Annual Meeting

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Physicists and the Mid-South Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America conduct a joint fall meeting this weekend (Oct. 30-31) at the University of Mississippi.

Chemical Engineering Students Win First Place in National Design Competition

Trio to accept award Nov. 7 in Nashville OXFORD, Miss. – Teamwork and time have turned a trio of University of Mississippi chemical engineering majors into prize-winning troubleshooters in a national student competition. UM chemical engineering students Michael McClure (left), Chris Turbeville and Joey Parkerson recently won the Team Division of the 2009 American InstituteRead the story …

Six Entering Freshmen Chosen as Lott Leadership Scholars

OXFORD, Miss. – Six new freshmen at the University of Mississippi enrolled this fall as scholars selected for membership in the Lott Leadership Institute. New Lott Leadership Scholars for 2009-10 are (l-r) Charles “Justin” Sanders of Madison, Molly Hunter Harris of East Greenwich, R.I., Hunter Owen Nicholson of Brandon, Sarah Key Robinson of Brandon, MorganRead the story …

Former FBI Psychologist to Provide Insight into National Intelligence Agency

OXFORD, Miss. – Geospatial intelligence has been used to pinpoint terrorist training camps in Afghanistan, assess the devastation following the Samoan Island tsunami and safeguard such events as the recent presidential inauguration and Super Bowl. Meredith Krause

Homecoming Queen and Court to Be Presented at Football Halftime

Miss Ole Miss and Colonel Rebel introduced before kickoff OXFORD, Miss. ­ University of Mississippi students, alumni and friends look forward to an array of activities Friday and Saturday (Oct. 16-17) during Homecoming Weekend, planned around the theme “Ole Miss: An Experience That Lasts a Lifetime.”

Black Alumni Return to Discuss Career Options with Students

OXFORD, Miss. – Seven young University of Mississippi alumni will return to their alma mater Friday (Oct. 16) to share with students the secrets of their successful careers.

Founder of Black Panther Party to Discuss Activism in the 1960s and Today

OXFORD, Miss. – Bobby Seale, co-founder and original chairman of the Black Panther Party, presents a comparison of the 1960s protest movement with today’s activism during a free, public lecture Thursday (Oct. 15) at the University of Mississippi. Bobby Seale

Second Viking Range Lecture Oct. 13 Features Leading Food Expert, Author

OXFORD, Miss. – Warren Belasco, food scholar and renowned sociologist, speaks Tuesday (Oct. 13) at the University of Mississippi on the economic, historical and cultural impact of food studies.

Alumni, Friends Invited to Special Events During Homecoming Weekend Oct.16-17

OXFORD, Miss. — ­ University of Mississippi students, alumni and friends look forward to an array of activities Friday and Saturday (Oct. 16-17) during Homecoming Weekend, planned around the theme “Ole Miss: An Experience That Lasts a Lifetime.”

Lafayette-Oxford-University Community to Observe Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Oct. 31

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the surrounding community, are invited to participate in the Oxford Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on Halloween morning.