OXFORD, Miss. – For James “Joc” Carpenter, helping make possible the $1.5 million gift to the University of Mississippi was a little bit like playing Santa Claus. Carpenter, an Ole Miss alumnus who lives in Port Gibson, is among a handful of members serving on the board of the Madison Charitable Foundation, a private organizationRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – If you’ve never heard of women’s equality advocate Judith Sargent Murray, don’t feel bad ­ most people haven’t. “Her name is new to everyone, including most historians,” said Sheila Skemp, the inaugural Marquette Professor of American History at the University of Mississippi. “She’s someone who people should have heard of, but theyRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – A campuswide march against drunk driving and a chance to try out a drunk-driving simulator are among the highlights of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week observance at the University of Mississippi. Although the national event runs Monday through Friday (Oct. 20-24), the UM observance continues through Oct. 31. The Ole Miss observanceRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – With the first 2008 presidential debate already another chapter in the storied history of the University of Mississippi, plans are under way in the J.D. Williams Library to create a lasting collection of material to help preserve a tangible part of that landmark event. To augment this effort, the library’s Department ofRead the story …

Daniel O’Sullivan OXFORD, Miss. – References to the Middle Ages conjure up images of jousting knights, seafaring Vikings, stone castles and religious crusades. Yet, despite these enchanting depictions, medieval academic studies is often treated as a middle child, according to Daniel O’Sullivan, the 2008 Humanities Teacher of the Year at the University of Mississippi. PresentedRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music presents the voice recital “Made in America” Sunday (Oct. 19) in Nutt Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the 3 p.m. program features selections by American composers Leslie Adams, Seymour Barab, Jeff Blumenkrantz, William Bolcom, Jack Gallagher and Nancy Van de Vate.

OXFORD, Miss. – Patricia Stewart, safety training specialist for the University of Mississippi physical plant, has been awarded the 2008 Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article from the Association of Physical Plant Administrators. And while nothing seems to surprise Stewart, she said she was shocked that the article she co-wrote received the prestigious award. Stewart,Read the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Ever wanted to study business dynamics in New York or hospitality management in Las Vegas? What about the effect of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the criminal justice system in New Orleans? Domestic travel options are available to all University of Mississippi students through the new Study USA program, which offers studiesRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – One of the longest-running Broadway hits of the 1990s opens this season’s Ford Series at the University of Mississippi. “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” a revue of songs by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. TheRead the story …