Video Michael Oher, Peria Jerry Participate in Ole Miss Pro Day All-Americans Excited About Grove Bowl 2009 {flv}allamericans{/flv} With a combined weight of more than 600 pounds, former Rebel offensive lineman Michael Oher and defensive lineman Peria Jerry dance on the gridiron like ballerinas with cleats, minus the tutus of course. Both 2008 All-Americans areRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – An evening of Tokoe, Gahu, Borborbor and new Ghanaian dances and music is offered Tuesday (April 14) at the University of Mississippi when the Ole Miss African Drum-Dance Ensemble presents its spring concert. Elikem Samuel Kwame Nyamuame, artistic director of the African Music Ensemble at the University of Florida (Gainesville), is guestRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. A daylong free, public fair offering information on aging and caregiving issues is scheduled April 29 at the University of Mississippi. Highlights of the eighth annual Caring for Aging Relatives Effectively Fair and Workshop include presentations by a representative from the Washington, D.C.-based National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a nationalRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – For Ruby Wright, the Dr. T.P. Vinson Memorial Scholarship at the University of Mississippi has enabled her to attain a lifelong dream. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and my father used to tell me that he always knew I was going to be a school teacher one day,” WrightRead the story …

Sen. Roger Wicker to participate in ribbon-cutting OXFORD, Miss. – The Center for Intelligence and Security Studies, which began operation last fall at the University of Mississippi, has moved to a new campus location and will officially open there with a ribbon-cutting and program at 1 p.m. Monday (April 13). Intelligence analysts of the futureRead the story …

“A Family Experience” by Philip Jackson OXFORD, Miss. – Objects portrayed at rest can move the intellect and emotions. Just ask Philip R. Jackson. The assistant professor of painting at the University of Mississippi presents the exhibit “Still Life Theater,” an 18-piece display of his work at University Museum. The exhibit runs through May 3,Read the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Despite the tough economic climate, some companies continue to prosper. Leaders of two thriving national firms – FNC Inc. and Medical Marketing Economics LLC, both based in Oxford – plan to share secrets of their success April 15 at the inaugural Innovators Discovery Luncheon. Hosted by the Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council,Read the story …

{flv}ramseyvid/ramsey{/flv} Drawing is fun, and hate mail isn’t a bother for syndicated editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey, who recently spoke to University of Mississippi business students during 2009 Ad Week. Ramsey, editorial cartoonist for The Clarion-Ledger, is nationally syndicated by Copley News Service. Click here to view his comments, as well as some of his award-winningRead the story …

Rose Flenorl OXFORD, Miss. – When Rose Flenorl became president of the University of Mississippi Alumni Association last fall, she knew certain challenges awaited her in the quest to support her beloved alma mater. “As a student, I could never have imagined that I would one day have the opportunity to serve the university IRead the story …