OXFORD, Miss. – One of the first questions many new homeowners ask once they get the keys to the front door is, “What am I going to put on that wall over there?” But that’s a question eight families won’t have to ask, thanks to a special partnership between the University of Mississippi Department ofRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – To help provide long-term support for a program close to her heart, University of Mississippi alumna Lisa Chow is directing a portion of her retirement fund to the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Women’s Council is an innovative program at UM that provides scholarships and counsel for students who areRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students plan to take their ideas for entrepreneurship to the next level after winning $5,000 each in the fifth annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition, sponsored by the School of Business Administration. A panel of eight judges selected Jennifer Harjes, an MBA student from Jackson and manager of productRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Area elementary and middle school students are urged to register now for the University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses summer science camps. “During the camps, students will discover the world of science,” said Holly Bethune, curator of education at the museum. “Campers will participate in hands-on activities with university instructors fromRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi journalism instructor Robin Street has been named PR Educator of the Year by the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. The award, which was presented to Street at a luncheon last week, is given for excellence in teaching, as well as scholarly work and service to the community and university.

. OXFORD, Miss. – Mari-leen “Linkie” Marais, pastry chef for Ole Miss Catering at the University of Mississippi, won Grand Champion in the eighth annual Top Chef Competition sponsored by Aramark Corp. Hosted earlier this semester at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., the event fielded 10 chefs among culinary staff from collegesRead the story …

Charles C. Beall OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s MBA Alumni Board has named Houston, Texas, businessman Charles C. Beall Jr. as its 2009 Alumnus of the Year. Beall was selected based on his individual accomplishments as well as his involvement with the business school and university, said Ken Cyree, dean of the SchoolRead the story …