University Launches Investigation into Student’s Death

09/21/2007 OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi Dean of Students Office has initiated an investigation into the events surrounding the death of Bradley Jameson.

Lott Says Senate Missed Bipartisan Opportunity Regarding Troop Withdrawal

  Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle, left, and Sen. Trent Lott answer questions from the audience Friday in Nutt Auditorium. UM Photo by Kevin Bain. 09/21/2007   OXFORD, Miss. — Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) said Friday that the U.S. Senate missed a key opportunity two weeks ago to begin working on a compromise regarding theRead the story …

Summer Programs Bring More than 19,000 Visitors to Ole Miss, Oxford

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Attracting more than 19,000 participants and generating nearly $2.5 million in revenue the past season, summer programs at the University of Mississippi are big business.

Decorated Army Chaplain to Visit UM, Oxford Sept. 23

  Jeff Struecker 09/20/2007   OXFORD, Miss. – Decorated Army Chaplain Jeff Struecker, who participated in the Army mission to Somalia that was the inspiration for the book and film “Black Hawk Down,” is scheduled to visit the University of Mississippi and Oxford Sunday (Sept. 23) to discuss ways to handle fear.

Prospective Students, Parents Invited to Fall Visit Day Oct. 6

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Residence hall open houses and information sessions on academics, student life, financial aid and scholarships are among the offerings for prospective students attending Fall Visit Day Oct. 6 at the University of Mississippi.

NASA Interactive Exhibit Thrills, Informs Visitors

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Several hundred visitors to the University of Mississippi Thursday (Sept. 20) journeyed into space through the medium of an interactive mobile exhibit.

Wilkie and Hailman Named Inaugural Overby Fellows

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Two distinguished Mississippians with national reputations – one a journalist, the other a lawyer – have been named inaugural fellows at the new Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi.

Faulkner’s Birthday Celebration Sept. 25 Expected to Attract Hundreds

09/19/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – William Faulkner would have been 110 years old Tuesday (Sept. 25) and officials at the University of Mississippi expect hundreds of visitors to converge at his Rowan Oak home to mark the occasion.

Isom Center Schedules Lunch Lectures on Status of Women in Mississippi

09/19/2007 OXFORD, Miss. The status of women in the state is the focus of lunch lecture programs Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 at the University of Mississippi.

Handicap Parking Expanded, Shuttle Added for Football Games

  09/19/2007   OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has added new designated handicap parking areas for football games and is offering shuttles from one lot to key areas near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.