Dragonflies, Fire Ants and Snakes, Oh My!

… Children have fun learning about nature at Ecology Day Camps OXFORD, Miss. – Catching dragonflies, learning about water conservation and enjoying nature’s wonders are all part of what area children experience at Ecology Day Camp. The camps are an educational and fun annual activity hosted by the University of Mississippi Field Station and theRead the story …

Latest Gameday Survey Results Released

Nearly Every Satisfaction Score Increased Since Last Year OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletics Department has released the results of its 2011 football gameday survey and its improvement plans for the Rebels’ upcoming 2012 season. “We are committed to having the best gameday experience in college sports, and its feedback like this that willRead the story …

Criminologist Velmer Burton Named UM Dean of Applied Sciences

OXFORD, Miss. – Velmer S. Burton Jr., a noted expert and author on criminology, has been named the new dean of the University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences. Burton is special assistant to the senior vice president for system academic administration and professor of social work at the University of Minnesota at Twin Cities.Read the story …

Governor Highlights Economic Successes with State’s Auto Manufacturers at UM Center

OXFORD, Miss. – Noting recent significant increases in jobs and tax collections, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that the state’s work force will continue to catch the eye of industries seeking to expand their operations. “Personal income of workers in Mississippi is up 3.6 percent and continues to rise,” Bryant said, speaking to membersRead the story …

Montgomery Advertiser: The Literary Scene: Oxford to honor Mississippian William Faulkner

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Chicago Sun Times: Southern foods is about much more than just the eats

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WHLT: Kiss named dean of UM graduate school

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Oxford Shakespeare Festival Presents: ‘King Lear’

The 2012 Oxford Shakespeare Festival performance of King Lear, directed by Joe Cantu. Peter Pinnow as King Lear, Kate Hooper as Goneril, and Laura Ernst as Regan are just a few of the stars to grace the stage in the Ford Center Main Hall, University of Mississippi, June 23, 24, and 29th. Trailer video DivisionRead the story …

Oxford Shakespeare Festival Presents: ‘King Lear’

Trailer for the 2012 Oxford Shakespeare Festival performance of King Lear, directed by Joe Cantu. Peter Pinnow as King Lear, Kate Hooper as Goneril, and Laura Ernst as Regan are just a few of the stars to grace the stage in the Ford Center Main Hall, University of Mississippi, June 23, 24, and 29th. TrailerRead the story …

Filmmakers Use ‘Visual Oral Histories’ to Tell the Stories of Mississippians

OXFORD, Miss. – What do a potter, a banjo player and a reverend all have in common? They have all been featured on “Mississippi Stories,” the latest series produced by the University of Mississippi’s Media and Documentary Projects Center in association with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Created by producer-director Rex JonesRead the story …