OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned jazz and rock musicians, who have a combined eight Grammy Awards, are coming to the University of Mississippi for a free music clinic next week. Saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Roy Wooten will perform and discuss their music from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist, Flecktones Percussionist Set UM Clinic
Renowned musicians to perform and discuss their music Wednesday in free, public event
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Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Scotland this summer
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
Bain Named Director of Printing and Creative Services
Former associate director brings years of experience, savvy to position
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new year has brought new beginnings within the University of Mississippi Office of Communications, as Hilarie Pryor Bain has been named director of the Division of Printing and Creative Services. A graduate of the University of Houston and former associate director of Printing and Creative Services, Bain has more than 15Read the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …
UM Pharmacy and Nursing Schools Develop Patient Simulation Program
Work being highlighted at international conference
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OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have developed a collaborative health care simulation program that is unique among university liberal arts campuses. “Patient simulation is increasingly used in health care education today, and we have a great opportunity for nursing and pharmacy students to work and learn together onRead the story …
Ole Miss Baseball vs. TCU
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Ole Miss begins their 2013 season against TCU, Friday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m.
Scholars Delve Into Influence of European Empires on the American South
38th Annual Fortune Symposium commences Feb. 21-22
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The influence of European empires on the American South is the theme of a two-day symposium Feb. 21-22 at the University of Mississippi. The 38th Annual Porter L. Fortune Jr. Symposium explores the different influences across the Atlantic on the South. Colonial American history expert Alejandra Dubcovsky opens the symposium with “NewRead the story …
Oxford, UM Students to Trek North America in 35 Feet
Traveling map brings social studies learning opportunity for local students
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every state in the union will visit the University of Mississippi during the first week of March in the form of a 35-by 26-foot traveling map of North America. Area elementary school students, Ole Miss students and the general public can experience the map firsthand March 4-7 at the university’s Jackson AvenueRead the story …
No. 12 Rebels Down Portland 6-1
February 14, 2013 by
No. 6 Georgia Up Next At National Team Indoor OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 12 nationally ranked Ole Miss men’s tennis team’s first stop on the road trip was a success, as the Rebels downed a feisty Portland team 6-1 Wednesday at the Louisiana-Pacific Tennis Center. With the win, the Rebels improved to 3-1 asRead the story …
UM Nutrition Clinic Offers Healthy Eating Advice
February 14, 2013 by
The UM Nutrition Clinic, housed in Lenoir Hall, offers a number of services besides group weight-loss classes, including medical nutrition counseling for individuals with illnesses, diet-related conditions, injury or an interest in improving health in general. Video by Mary Stanton.