OXFORD, Miss. – Veteran journalist Patricia Thompson has been named director of the S. Gale Denley Student Media Center at the University of Mississippi.
English Faculty Begin Journal’s Third Year Responding to Literary, Cultural Globalization
September 15, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A scholarly movement addressing the impact of globalization on Southern societies around the world continues at the University of Mississippi with the research journal The Global South beginning its third year of publication.
Biology Students Assist in Forest Restoration Project at Strawberry Plains
September 15, 2009 by
Summer study in British Columbia enlightens their research OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi biologists expect a forest restoration project under way at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Marshall County to grow following their three-week study excursion this summer to the Kootenay National Forest in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Al Neal (left), Ecosystem Restoration projectRead the story …
Alum Headed to England for 2009 Fulbright Study
September 14, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With bachelor’s degrees in history and theatre arts already under his belt, University of Mississippi alumnus Kenneth Lane Jones is on his way to Great Britain as a 2009-10 Fulbright Scholar.
Residential College Grand Opening Sept. 18 Features Ribbon-cutting, Reception
September 14, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A public program Friday (Sept. 18) at the University of Mississippi marks the grand opening of the new residential college.
Award-Winning Science Writer to Deliver Honors College Convocation Sept. 14
September 11, 2009 by
Program kicks off year devoted to pursuit of physical truths OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning science journalist Dava Sobel delivers the fall convocation for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi Monday (Sept. 14).
Overall Enrollment Soars Past 18,000, Booneville, Grenada campuses show most growth
September 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 13 consecutive years, the University of Mississippi has broken enrollment records, but when this fall’s preliminary enrollment reached 18,344 students, a sense of excitement began spreading across the Oxford campus. The University of Mississippi continues to attract students with high academic and leadership abilities. UM Photo by Nathan Latil.
Sept. 27 is ‘Ole Miss Day’ at the 2009 Mid-South Fair
September 11, 2009 by
UM students, faculty, staff to entertain, inform the public OXFORD, Miss. – People of all ages are expected to Experience Amazing first hand as the University of Mississippi presents “Ole Miss Day at the Mid-South Fair” Sept. 27. A wide range of fun and exciting entertainment by Ole Miss students, coupled with informational booths mannedRead the story …
New Dean of Meek School of Journalism Welcomed at Public Reception Sept. 21
September 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Will Norton, founding dean of the new Ed and Becky Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, is the guest of honor at a public reception Sept. 21 in Farley Hall. Will Norton
Career Week Sept. 14-17 Offers Students Interview Opportunities, Networking
September 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an unstable job market, many students have second thoughts about landing their dream job after graduation. Through events held during Ole Miss Career Week, Sept. 14-17, University of Mississippi students can weigh their options after undergraduate school.