OXFORD, Miss. – Margaret Ann Morgan, a senior journalism major from McComb at the University of Mississippi, has been appointed as the student board member for the Order of Omega, a Greek leadership honor society that includes more than 450 chapters nationwide. Each spring, the organization selects one student board member who is tasked withRead the story …
Winter Institute Receives International Award for Globally Promoting Civil, Human Rights
September 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi has been honored by the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies, or IAOHRA, with its 2012 International Award. The accolade from the nonprofit organization devoted to promoting civil and human rights around the world was presented in New Orleans.Read the story …
Academic Qualifications Surge as UM Enrollment Tops 21,500 Students
September 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After watching enrollment grow by more than 6 percent each of the past two years, University of Mississippi officials took steps to control out-of-state admissions this fall. Even with the tougher standards, Ole Miss enrollment hit a new all-time record this fall. Preliminary enrollment figures show a total unduplicated headcount on allRead the story …
NIDA Toxicologist to Share Findings from Innovative Cannabis Research in UM Talk
September 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists are discovering more about the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States: marijuana. Marilyn A. Huestis, senior investigator at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is on the front lines of these discoveries. She is best known for her research on cannabinoids, compounds in Cannabis sativa that activate cannabinoidRead the story …
Hugh Freeze Press Conference – Sept. 17, 2012
September 17, 2012 by
A clip from coach Hugh Freeze’s press conference on Monday, Sept. 17.
UM Grad Leads Pisgah High to 98% Pass Rate on State English Exam
September 17, 2012 by
School of Education graduate Jay Levy didn’t let obstacles in his life keep him or his students down. The 2009 UM grad led his English I & II students to success by hard work, perseverance and belief that anyone can accomplish a goal. Video by Mary Stanton.
Commercial Appeal: DeSoto health fair offers heart help
September 17, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Funderburk’s Pharmacy will host a “Million Hearts” free health fair event Sept. 26 at the DeSoto County Administration Building, 365 Losher Street off the square in Hernando. Read the story
Rebels Fall To Longhorns In Highly Anticipated Showdown
September 16, 2012 by
Ole Miss Loses 66-31 To Texas, Moncrief Leads Rebels With 144 Yards Receiving OXFORD, Miss. – In a high-scoring affair that saw a total of 97 points scored, the Ole Miss football team (2-1) could not stop the No. 12 Texas (3-0) offense, and lost its first game of the season 66-31 Saturday night atRead the story …
CMSE Summer Camps Help Teachers and Students Expand Math and Science Horizons
September 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in Analice Sowell’s high school chemistry classes soon will be learning how engineers manipulate the chemical and physical characteristics of natural materials to make them lighter, stronger, more heat-resistant and perfect for a host of everyday applications, everything from bone replacements to the heat shield for NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars.Read the story …
Full Slate of Festivities Surround Ole Miss-Texas Game
September 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fan events and special guests highlight the festivities surrounding Saturday’s Ole Miss-Texas football game, including a reunion of the 1962 national championship team. Kicking off the weekend is a pep rally Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CDT on the Oxford Square, presented by the Ole Miss Athletics Department and the Downtown Council. MembersRead the story …