OXFORD, Miss. – A team of social work faculty and students from the University of Mississippi is helping the city of Mound Bayou make progress in its efforts to preserve historic buildings and history. The Mound Bayou Service Learning Historic Preservation Project is an ongoing work with the community from several levels. Social work facultyRead the story …
Recreational Therapist Uses Wheelchairs to Help Para-Athletes, Veterans with PTSD
Research combines academic excellence for students with service and hospitality to physically, emotionally impaired
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether it’s assisting veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder or physically-impaired persons seeking to improve their quality of life, Jasmine Townsend works wonders with adaptive sports and wheelchairs. An assistant professor in the University of Mississippi’s Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, Townsend is strengthening the existing recreational therapy major.Read the story …
Video: Candlelight Unity Walk
November 8, 2012 by
“I believe in fairness and civility” from Ole Miss on Vimeo. Ole Miss students, faculty, staff and community members response to the unruly and racially charged election night protests on campus was a candlelight unity walk that ended in the crowd of over 670 people reciting the University’s Creed. The University of Mississippi is aRead the story …
McFarland Named Preseason All-SEC
November 6, 2012 by
Junior Point Guard Earns Preseason Honor OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss women’s basketball junior point guard Valencia McFarland has been named to the Preseason Second Team All-SEC as voted on by the league’s 14 coaches, the SEC announced today. McFarland, a native of Edwards, Miss., was a Second Team All-SEC selection as a sophomore. LastRead the story …
MPB: Oil Spill Research Project Led by Mississippi Team of Scientists
November 6, 2012 by
A state-of-the research vessel studying the impact of the BP oil spill is in Pascagoula this week preparing for sea trials. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the project leaders are based at the University of Mississippi, with a team of scientists from around the world. Read the story
Rebels Cruise To Exhibition Win Over Montevallo
November 6, 2012 by
Henderson With A Team-High 19 Points OXFORD, Miss. – Junior Marshall Henderson scored a team-high 19 points, including 14 in the second half, and senior Murphy Holloway added 12 points and six boards as Ole miss cruised to a 77-62 exhibition win over Montevallo on Monday. Ole Miss will open the regular season this FridayRead the story …
Andy Kennedy Post Game Presser- Montevallo Game
November 6, 2012 by
Andy Kennedy Post Game Presser- Montevallo Game
Sociology Professor Named Humanities Teacher of the Year
Jeff Jackson to lecture Nov. 8
November 5, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interest in the globalization of the developing world has earned a University of Mississippi professor a statewide honor. Jeff Jackson, associate professor of sociology, has been named the 2012 Humanities Teacher of the Year, and will give a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 8) in the Tupelo Room of BarnardRead the story …
Hugh Freeze Press Conference Nov. 5, 2012
November 5, 2012 by
Highlights from coach Hugh Freeze’s Monday press conference
Buy Ole Miss Hoops Tickets, Win SEC Tournament Fan Experience
November 5, 2012 by
Drawing On Dec. 1 Game Versus Rutgers OXFORD, Miss. – Hoops fans around the country know the SEC Basketball Tournament is unlike any other, with some of the nation’s most exciting players and top teams and 13 games over five days. Now Ole Miss basketball season ticket holders have the chance to experience it firsthand.Read the story …