OXFORD, Miss. – A growing number of vehicles on campus this fall means the University of Mississippi’s newly formed Department of Parking and Transportation Services is offering multiple options for students and employees who park on campus, including a new express shuttle service operating from two Park and Ride lots. Isaac Astill, director of theRead the story …
Professor Receives Award for Research Examining Cost of Equity
July 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A professor in the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi received an award at the Annual Consultants’ Conference in Dallas, Texas. Mark Walker, associate professor of finance, was recognized with the Rosemarie O. “RO” Smith Academic Research Award for his presentation, “Relevance, Reliability, and the Company-Specific Risk Premium.” TheRead the story …
Ole Miss Treasures: Roman Spring Script
July 23, 2012 by
UM’s Archives and Special Collections holds the script of actress Vivien Leigh for Tennessee Williams’ story, “A Roman Spring for Mrs. Stone.” English Professor Dr. Colby Kullman relates how groundbreaking this work was. Video by Mary Stanton.
Ole Miss Treasures: Confederate Spy Belle Edmondson
July 21, 2012 by
UM Archives & Special Collections hold the letters and diaries of Confederate spy Belle Edmondson. While living in Memphis, Edmondson traversed the Civil War lines to bring medical supplies and news about loved ones to families in Mississippi.
Passion for Community Pharmacy Brings Opportunity for Assistant Professor
July 20, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognized for her dedication to community pharmacy, University of Mississippi pharmacy professor Ashley Ellis has been named a member of the inaugural class for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. “I couldn’t be any more excited,” said Ellis, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice. “This isRead the story …
Ole Miss Receives $1 Million Gift
July 18, 2012 by
Lloyd Family Contributes To Forward Together Campaign OXFORD, Miss. – The UMAA Foundation is pleased to announce that Ole Miss has become the beneficiary of a $1 million gift made by the Lloyd Family – Cosmo, Bob, Ben and Ted – of Jackson, Miss. “We are so grateful to the Lloyds for their exemplary commitmentRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Packs History Lessons with Enthusiasm
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During her eight years of teaching, Lafayette High School teacher Sally Quong, has discovered that leading her students through a history lesson sometimes means engaging the drama first and the dates second. “I try to teach history like it’s a soap opera,” said Quong, who also is finishing a master’s degree inRead the story …
Vince Gill to Perform Sept. 13 at Gertrude C. Ford Center
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s most legendary country and bluegrass superstars of the past three decades, Vince Gill, is coming to the University of Mississippi for a Sept. 13 show at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Fans are in for a “thrill when the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producerRead the story …
ON THE ROAD WITH THE SFA: Arkansas
July 18, 2012 by
The Southern Foodways Alliance is a non-profit institute housed in the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi whose mission includes celebrating the diverse culture of Southern food. Earlier today, SFA Filmmaker Joe York’s short film “Eggers” must have struck a chord with The Oxford American as they highlighted hiddenRead the story …