‘Gatherings Before the Grove’ series begins Sept. 18 OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi is sponsoring a special series of programs this fall on Friday afternoons before home football games.
Thames Comeback Sauce Is a Family Affair
September 10, 2009 by
Two generations of Ole Miss alums spread their unique blend of table sauce OXFORD, Miss. – The state’s rich culinary legacy includes a popular condiment known as “comeback sauce,” supposedly so good you’ll keep coming back for more. Wade Thames
Fantasy Sports and Math: Research Reveals Link in Student Success
September 9, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fantasy sports can help improve mathematics test scores in schools nationwide based on information gathered by a University of Mississippi researcher surveying elementary and secondary teachers and students.
Tulane, NYU Professors to Discuss Global South Perspectives
September 8, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two respected visiting scholars will lecture on the “Global South” concept this week at the University of Mississippi. Gaurav Desai, chair of the English department at Tulane University, speaks at 7 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 10) in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory. The lecture is titled “Oceans Connect: The Indian and African OceanRead the story …
New Branding Campaign ‘Experience Amazing’ Exposed to the World via ESPN, Internet
September 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Millions of viewers who tuned in to the ESPN broadcast of the Ole Miss-Memphis football game Sunday (Sept. 6) saw the University of Mississippi in a different light. One of UM’s three national television commercials for this year’s football season aired during the broadcast. It not only highlighted a few of theRead the story …
Inaugural Woolsey Scholarship Recipient Introduced at MMRI Meeting
September 4, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Melanie Graupner of Germany, a junior geology major at the University of Mississippi, is the first recipient of a memorial scholarship paying tribute to J. Robert “Bob” Woolsey, late director of the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute at UM.
Student Health Services to be Open Saturday, Monday for Students with Flu
September 3, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Health Services will be open to see Ole Miss students who exhibit flu-like symptoms over the Labor Day weekend. The clinic will be staffed Saturday (Sept. 5) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday (Sept. 7) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. UM is closed Monday forRead the story …
Lecture Scheduled to Mark Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks
September 3, 2009 by
Program held in memory of Durant native James Joe Ferguson OXFORD, Miss. – The importance of geography education in an increasingly interconnected world is the topic of a public lecture Sept. 11 at the University of Mississippi to mark the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Harm de Blij talks with Ole MissRead the story …
Mortar Board Chapter Receives Silver Torch Award at National Conference
September 3, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Tassels chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi recently received the Silver Torch Award at the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. The Tassels chapter was chartered at the University ofRead the story …
Two Doctoral Students in English Complete Summer Programs at Dartmouth, Cornell
September 2, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rigorous summer programs at prestigious Ivy League institutions were the forte this summer for two University of Mississippi doctoral students in English. Tara McLellan of Montgomery, Ala., participated in the Future of American Studies Institute at Dartmouth College, while Sallie Anglin of Monticello, Fla., studied in the School of Criticism and TheoryRead the story …