New Name, New Leader for Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

OXFORD, Miss. – The new year will mark new beginnings for the communicative disorders department at the University of Mississippi as a national search begins to find a chair for the newly named department.

National Institute Films Food Safety Video for School Food Service Workers

  Matthew Graves (left) directs actor Mimmye Goode of Memphis in a food service prep video. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – “We’re going to have to shoot that scene again,” said Theresa Stretch, food and nutrition specialist for the National Food Service Management Institute at the University of Mississippi.  

Student Develops Simple Solution for Tedious Coupon Clipping

OXFORD, Miss. – The tedious task of clipping and organizing coupons may soon be simplified thanks to an invention by a University of Mississippi student.

Ford Center Spring Programming Includes Something for Everyone

OXFORD, Miss. – Some of the best shows in live entertainment are scheduled for spring 2008 at the University of Mississippis Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. They include magic, opera, ballet and Broadway musicals plus a frog and a toad.

Washington Internship Program Offers Unique Learning Experience

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students can gain practical experience in the nation’s capital through the Washington Internship Experience program developed by the Lott Leadership Institute, Department of Political Science and Division of Outreach.

Law Professor Named to International Space Law Society?s Board of Directors

OXFORD, Miss. – As more and more countries venture into outer space, the study and development of space law is expanding. A University of Mississippi professor is playing an important role in that process as an internationally recognized expert on space law and as a newly-appointed member of the International Institute of Space Law’s boardRead the story …

Bruce Moore Creates OMWC Scholarship to Honor His Wife

OXFORD, Miss. – Karen Moore connects people with opportunities, said Bruce Moore, who is honoring his wife by making certain more opportunities are available for young people.

Library Archivist, Professor Writes Civil War Book

OXFORD, Miss. – More than 300 letters written by a University of Mississippi student who left the campus in 1861 to help the Confederate forces fight the Civil War are the basis of a recent book.

Students in Dietetics Lead Program for High School Students in Batesville

OXFORD, Miss. -­ Students studying dietetics at the University of Mississippi got hands-on experience and influenced the lives of some high school students in late November thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Mississippi chapter of the March of Dimes.

Sculptures by New York-born Artist Displayed in Meek Hall Through Jan. 17

OXFORD, Miss. – Sculptures by visiting artist Jennifer Torres are on exhibit at the University of Mississippi through Jan. 17.