OXFORD—Former University of Mississippi middle linebacker Jonathan Cornell has gone from breaking through offensive linemen to teaching Meridian High School students about African American literature and public speaking during his first year in the Mississippi Teacher Corps. The February UM education student of the month, Cornell grew up as the youngest of six children inRead the story …
Former UM Linebacker Jonathan Cornell Tackles Meridian Classroom
Through the Mississippi Teacher Corps, an athlete becomes a teacher
February 5, 2013 by
Ole Miss Produces Six 1A FAR Award Recipients
Softball, Soccer, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis Represented
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Six former Ole Miss student-athletes were among those honored with Academic Excellence Awards by 1A FAR. The 1A FAR is an organization of faculty athletics representatives from NCAA Division I FBS institutions that seeks to advocate for effective interaction and academic and fiscal balance between an institution’s academic mission and its intercollegiateRead the story …
Lineup for 20th Oxford Conference for the Book Announced
Event targets variety of audiences with free sessions that are open to the public
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Conference for the Book, held at the University of Mississippi, will celebrate its 20th year on March 21-23. “Oxford is a town of book lovers, but one with several distinct audiences: the academic community at the university, those interested in literary fiction, a vibrant group interested in writing for childrenRead the story …
Youngest Pastor of Jackson’s Oldest Black Church to Deliver Keynote for Black History Month Kick-Off Event Feb. 5
UM alum co-founded the Department of Minority Affairs, was appointed to Chancellor’s Committee for Sensitivity
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The co-founder of the Department of Minority Affairs at the University of Mississippi is the keynote speaker for the first in a series of Black History Month events scheduled for February. The Rev. C. Edward “CJ” Rhodes II delivers the public address at noon Feb. 5 in the Ole Miss Student UnionRead the story …
Nation’s First LL.M. in Air and Space Law Launched
Program builds on school's longstanding expertise in aviation, remote sensing and space law
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will launch the nation’s first LL.M. in Air and Space Law this fall, with the degree program being available both on campus and online and as a full-time or part-time program. Once it receives the necessary approvals, including the American Bar Association acquiescence – expectedRead the story …
Ole Miss Parking Problems on the Decline
February 4, 2013 by
Isaac Astill Director of Parking & Transportation sits down with University Communications to discuss the decline in campus parking problems on the campus of Ole Miss.
Women’s Hoops Drops Contest At Vanderbilt
February 4, 2013 by
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Ole Miss women’s basketball team fell on the road, 79-53, at Vanderbilt Sunday afternoon. With the loss Ole Miss fell to 8-14 overall (1-8 SEC) while Vanderbilt improved to 15-7 overall (5-4 SEC). One game removed from a season-low eight turnovers against Arkansas, Ole Miss recorded 21 turnovers which led toRead the story …
Rebels Drop Road Battle At No. 4 Florida
February 2, 2013 by
Gators Win Matchup Of SEC’s Top Two Teams GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Marshall Henderson scored 25 points and Murphy Holloway chipped in 15 more but No. 16 Ole Miss fell at No. 4 Florida 78-64 on Saturday in a battle of the SEC’s two top teams. Erik Murphy scored 19 points and was instrumental on the defensiveRead the story …
Newton, Schneider To Play In Lady Bulldog Individual Championship
February 1, 2013 by
Newton And Schneider Will Play 36 Holes In Athens, Ga., Saturday OXFORD, Miss. – Two Ole Miss women’s golfers, senior Ericka Schneider and freshman Abby Newton, have qualified to play in the 2013 Lady Bulldog Individual Championship Saturday in Athens, Ga. The Rebel duo was Ole Miss’ top two finishers in the team’s qualifier toRead the story …
Retired Professor Continues to Impact School of Pharmacy
Tom Brown still mentoring students, advancing hospital practice
February 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Because of his exceptional teaching talent and kind spirit, Thomas R. Brown’s influence on his students continues long after their classes with him are over. “As a person, Dr. Brown is a wonderful friend, someone you can always call on for help, guidance and support,” said Burnis Breland, director of pharmacy atRead the story …