Memphis Flyer: Southern Foodways Alliance 2012 Symposium Focuses on Barbecue, Announces Lineup

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UMMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Director Seeks to Educate Public About Misunderstood Disorder

JACKSON, Miss. – Patients with epilepsy, like those struggling with mental illness, often are stigmatized by a lack of public understanding of the seizure disorder’s symptoms and causes and the physical and emotional toll it takes. Dr. Abuhuziefa Abubakr, professor of neurology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, wants to raise awareness of treatmentRead the story …

Natchez Trace Letters

UM Archives houses letters written by Roane Fleming Byrnes, the Queen of the Natchez Trace. It was her effort to have the Trace set aside as parkway that has preserved it for future generations. Video by Mary Stanton & Erin Parsons.

Meet the Rebels Day Highlights Preseason Aug. 18

Event is One of Four Football Practices Open to Fans OXFORD, Miss. – As preseason camp nears for Ole Miss’ fall sports, fans should make their plans for the UMAA “Meet The Rebels Day,” presented by Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, set for Aug. 18. Festivities begin with a football team scrimmage at 9:30 a.m. atRead the story …

Ole Miss 2012 Gifts Demonstrate ‘Extraordinary’ Generosity; Giving Reflects Commitment to Leadership in Academics and Athletics

OXFORD, Miss. – With the announcement today of $122.6 million in fiscal 2012 private support to the University of Mississippi, donations to the state’s flagship university achieved the second-highest year of giving in its 165-year history. “This is an extraordinary demonstration of the generosity and commitment of Ole Miss alumni and friends,” Ole Miss ChancellorRead the story …

A Message from Chancellor Dan Jones

Ole Miss 2012 Gifts Demonstrate ‘Extraordinary’ Generosity; Giving Reflects Commitment to Leadership in Academics and Athletics

Ole Miss 2012 Gifts Demonstrate ‘Extraordinary’ Generosity; Giving Reflects Commitment to Leadership in Academics and Athletics

OXFORD, Miss. – With the announcement today of $122.6 million in fiscal 2012 private support to the University of Mississippi, donations to the state’s flagship university achieved the second-highest year of giving in its 165-year history. “This is an extraordinary demonstration of the generosity and commitment of Ole Miss alumni and friends,” Ole Miss ChancellorRead the story …

UMMC Recognized in Three Specialties in News’ Best Hospitals Report

… 23rd annual report also names UMMC one of the top-ranked hospitals in metro Jackson JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is recognized in the specialties of cancer, nephrology and urology in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings. UMMC was also recognized as one of the best hospitalsRead the story …

UMMC Professor Named Chair-Elect of American Board of Family Medicine

JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Diane K. Beebe, professor and chair of family medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been elected chair-elect of the American Board of Family Medicine. The ABFM is the second largest of the 24 medical specialty boards in the United States. Beebe, chair of the Department of Family MedicineRead the story …

Country Music Star Dierks Bentley to Headline Grove Concert During Welcome Week

OXFORD, Miss.– Award-winning singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley will perform Aug. 22 in the Grove at the University of Mississippi as part of Welcome Week. Admission is free and open to the public. Start time for the concert, which also includes opening act The Cadillac Black, will be announced at a later date. The event is sponsoredRead the story …