OXFORD, Miss. – Samir Husni, chair and professor of journalism at the University of Mississippi, recently returned from a weeklong European lecture tour, including stops in Belgium, Finland and The Netherlands.
‘Patrons of Music’ to Host Annual Concert March 5 to Support UM Music
February 25, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Patrons of Music organization, a support group for the music program at the University of Mississippi, will host its annual benefit concert March 5 in the Music Building’s Nutt Auditorium on the Oxford campus. The 8 p.m. “Big Band Bash” will feature UM music faculty, as well as guest musicians fromRead the story …
Richard Howorth to Reflect on Eight Years as Oxford’s Mayor March 4 at Overby Center
February 25, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As Richard Howorth concludes his second term as Oxford’s mayor, he will reflect on the past eight years – a period of unprecedented growth and controversial “over development” – and share his thoughts about the city’s future in a free, public program Wednesday (March 4) at the University of Mississippi. Lucy Schultze,Read the story …
Ted Ownby Named Director of Center for Study of Southern Culture
February 25, 2009 by
Ted Ownby OXFORD, Miss. – After searching far and wide for a new director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, it turns out the ideal candidate was close by. The center’s interim director Ted Ownby, University of Mississippi professor of history and Southern studies, has been chosen as permanent director. “We didRead the story …
Soul and Gospel Singer Mavis Staples to Perform Feb. 27 at Ford Center
February 23, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mavis Staples is more than a soul and gospel singer. She’s a legend in contemporary music whose sound has influenced artists from Bob Dylan to Prince, who dubbed her “the epitome of soul.” Listen to “Down In Mississippi” {audio}images/stories/audio/mavis/down?in?ms.mp3{/audio} On Friday (Feb. 27), Staples brings her legendary voice to the Gertrude C.Read the story …
ASB President, Campuswide Top Teacher Are This Year’s HEADWAE Honorees
February 23, 2009 by
Gregory Schirmer (left), professor of English at the University of Mississippi, and Graham Purcell, president of the Associated Student Body, talk about their selection to represent the university at the 2009 HEADWAE Program Thursday in Jackson. UM photo by Edwin Smith. OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi senior and an accomplished academician are amongRead the story …
‘One Mississippi’ Students Meet, Plan for More Social Integration on Campus
February 23, 2009 by
The recent One Mississippi retreat provided opportunities for University of Mississippi students of all races and cultures to build relationships. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – During their second annual retreat, University of Mississippi student members of the campus organization One Mississippi faced facts about the need for more cultural interaction among UM students and mappedRead the story …
UM Assistant Dean of Students Named Finalist for State’s Black History Month Educator of the Year
February 23, 2009 by
Dr. L. Stacy Davidson (left), chair of the Special Recognitions and Black History Month Committee of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, and University of Mississippi Provost Morris Stocks (right) congratulate Val Ross Thursday (Feb. 19) in Jackson for being named a finalist for the IHL’s 2009 Black History Month Educator of the Year award.Read the story …
Field Station Hosts High School Envirothon With Six Teams Advancing to State Competition
February 23, 2009 by
A student team from Eupora High School identifies pelts and various skulls as part of the North Area Mississippi Envirothon competition Thursday at the University of Mississippi Field Station. Team members are (from left) David Graham, Molly Pittman, Karlee Stewart and Daulton Newman. UM photo by Erin Parsons. OXFORD,Miss. – Months of preparation paid offRead the story …
Alumnus Creates Accountancy Chair with $1.5 Million Gift
February 19, 2009 by
Sheryl and Roland Burns OXFORD, Miss – University of Mississippi alumnus Roland Burns is a man dedicated to education. In 1999, with what started as an interest in his own children’s school, Burns, along with his wife, Sheryl, took on the responsibility of helping open what is now Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Texas. TheRead the story …