Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Named
Alice Clark. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has appointed a 23-member Search Advisory Committee to help select the University of Mississippi’s next chancellor. The advisory committee will help the Board Search Committee chaired by Amy Whitten of Oxford find a successor to Chancellor Robert Khayat, who retires June 30. TheRead the story …
Industry Leaders Headline Annual Insurance Symposium March 25-26
OXFORD, Miss. – The 14th annual Insurance Symposium March 25-26 at the University of Mississippi features an impressive list of speakers, including CEOs of five major companies. “Meeting the Challenges in Dynamic Markets,” hosted by the School of Business Administration’s Risk Management and Insurance program, is expected to draw more than 200 professionals.
Family Pays Tribute to Late Thomas Murphree Sr. with Gift Recognizing His Love for UM, Education
Robert Murphree, along with his brothers Thomas M. Murphree and Dr. Dennis H. Murphree, established the Thomas Martin Murphree Sr. Scholarship Endowment to honor their father. Robert, accompanied by his wife, Melissa (center), and daughters Catherine (left) and Caroline, all Ole Miss alumni, recently visited campus. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – When parents pass onRead the story …
Fundraiser Collects More than $2,500 to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Members of the Dream Riders motorcycle organization show off their donation trailer with Miss University 2008, Mary Brandon Norman (center), in front of the University of Mississippi Student Union. The group plans to take the trailer filled with donated supplies to the Jackson Ronald McDonald House on March 22. UM photo by Robert Jordan.Read the story …
Accountancy School Student Volunteers Help With Local AARP Tax-Aide Service
OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate students from the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy are participating in AARP Tax-Aide, a program of the AARP Foundation that has helped people of low-to-medium income with their income tax returns for more than 40 years. The service is offered to the general public 2-6 p.m. each Tuesday throughRead the story …
Museum Announces Lawrence Gallery Improvements; Closed Through April 30
OXFORD, Miss. – The Lawrence Gallery at the University of Mississippi Museum is getting a much needed facelift this spring. The floor and walls of the gallery are being renovated, which will require the area to be closed until April 30, said Albert Sperath, director of University Museum and Historic Houses. “Floor and drywall replacementsRead the story …
1,500 Visitors from Nine States Expected for Orientation Workshop March 13-15
OXFORD, Miss. – Some 1,500 undergraduate students, graduate students and professionals from nine states are expected to attend the 2009 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop this weekend (March 13-15) at the University of Mississippi. Sponsored by the National Orientation Directors Association, the workshop provides education, leadership and professional development in college orientation, transition and retention. ThisRead the story …
U.S. Air Force Academy Concert Band to Perform Free Concert March 17
U.S. Air Force Academy Concert Band OXFORD, Miss. – A patriotic atmosphere and great country music are expected at the University of Mississippi Tuesday (March 17) during a performance by the U.S. Air Force Academy Concert Band at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The 45-member band, with its Stellar Brass andRead the story …
Record Crowd Attends UM Black Alumni and Family Reunion
{rokbox title=|Black Alumni Reunion Weekend :: | thumb=|images/stories/0309/baweekend?logo200.jpg| size=|620 360| album=|demo|}http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTNW0c5fLVk{/rokbox} Click image to view video OXFORD, Miss. – A record crowd attended the Black Alumni and Family Reunion at the University of Mississippi this past weekend. “It was absolutely fantastic,” said Josh Davis, assistant director of alumni affairs. “More than 350 alumni registered, andRead the story …