Catalog Librarian to Receive Grant to Survey Film Libraries in Paris

  Michelle Emanuel OXFORD, Miss. – Films are being introduced more and more to augment printed material in studies across the academic spectrum, and as with all library materials, identifying and making accessible the most desirable film titles is often challenging.  

Internship Program for Accountancy Students Places 68 Seniors Across U.S. and in London

OXFORD, Miss. -­ From billion-dollar private equity funds and hedge funds that are invested in everything from real estate in Bulgaria to wind farms in Germany, Jan Eftink is learning international accounting principles firsthand in the London office of Deloitte & Touche and it’s not even a real job.

Third Annual Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon Scheduled March 29

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi hosts the third annual Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon March 29.

Marine Scientist’s Work to Aid Shrimpers Draws International Honor, Commercial Interest

  Glenn Parsons shows off his bycatch reduction device (top), which helps unwanted fish escape from shrimp trawls (bottom). OXFORD, Miss. Faced with cheap foreign imports and rising fuel costs, commercial shrimpers working in the Gulf of Mexico are facing some hard times.  

World-Renowned Empire Brass to Perform March 28 at Ford Center

  Empire Bass OXFORD, Miss. – The internationally renowned Empire Brass concert band is scheduled to perform March 28 at the University of Mississippi.  

New Scholarship to Allow Recipient to Live, Study for a Year in Japan

OXFORD, Miss. – One University of Mississippi student is to get a life-changing opportunity to live and study in Japan for a full academic year, thanks to a new scholarship funded by the Japan Student Service Organization, or JASSO.

Honors College Student Chosen For USA Today’s Academic Team

OXFORD, Miss. – Athletes may have their all-star teams to showcase the best in their sport, but in the academic world, there is also an all-star team for those who are superior in the classroom.

Composers at Ole Miss’ Concert Scheduled March 18 at Ford Center

OXFORD, Miss. – The “Composers at Ole Miss” spring concert is slated for Tuesday (March 18) at the University of Mississippi’s Ford Center for the Performing Arts rehearsal hall.

Sea Grant Law Center to Host Conference On Natural Disaster Preparation, March 25-26

OXFORD, Miss. – Natural disaster preparation and policy planning for coastal communities are to be the focus of a conference March 25-26 at the University of Mississippi.

NOAA Recognizes Biology Student for Research to Preserve Marine Life

  Jill Hendon OXFORD, Miss. – As apex predators – or predators at the top of their food chain – sharks are considered essential in a sustainable ocean ecosystem.