OXFORD, Miss. – During his 33-year teaching career at the University of Mississippi, John Pilkington influenced hundreds of students, inspired faculty colleagues and filled key leadership roles. Following his retirement in 1985, he continued his early mission of raising funds and friends to help make the university library the best that it can be. Pilkington,Read the story …
Schools of Business and Accountancy Cited Among World’s Best by Accrediting Agency
June 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, has reaffirmed the standing of the University of Mississippi’s School of Business Administration and Patterson School of Accountancy as being among the world’s best. Both schools were reaccredited by AACSB for another cycle. For this academic year, 56 schools maintained their accreditationRead the story …
Chinese Delegation to Meet with Nonprofit Representatives at UM
June 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group whose mission is to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between China and other countries, while safeguarding world peace, is visiting the University of Mississippi this week. A small delegation from the Chinese Association for International Understanding, or CAFIU, will visit campus this weekend (June 8-10) to meet with representatives ofRead the story …
Public Invited to View Transit of Venus at Kennon Observatory
June 5, 2012 by
An astounding astronomical event begins low in the western sky this evening, and the University of Mississippi’s Kennon Observatory is inviting everyone to come view it safely. Shortly after 5 p.m., the planet Venus will pass in front of the sun for a heavenly spectacle that will not happen again for 105 years. The university’sRead the story …
Freeze Competing In Celebrity Pro-Am Wednesday
June 5, 2012 by
FedEx St. Jude Classic’s Championship Pro-Am Will Be Held At TPC Southwind MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ole Miss head football coach Hugh Freeze is among 12 celebrities participating in the FedEx St. Jude Classic’s Championship Pro-Am Wednesday at TPC Southwind. “This is St. Jude’s 50th anniversary and as a thank you for our support, our partnersRead the story …
Jones Chairing SEC Working Group On Concussions
June 5, 2012 by
Eight-Person Committee Will Focus On All Sports DESTIN, Fla. – The Southeastern Conference has assembled a working group, chaired by Ole Miss Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones, to research and evaluate sports-related concussions as it relates to the SEC. It was announced Friday by Florida President Dr. Bernie Machen, the chair of the SEC Presidents andRead the story …
Shakespeare Festival Fundraiser Offers Chances to Dine with Local Celebrities
June 5, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Shakespeare and theater buffs will get a rare sneak preview of the Oxford Shakespeare Festival “Season of Destiny” at a silent auction and fundraiser slated for Friday (June 8). “Dining with the Stars!” offers a unique opportunity to bid on dining experiences for two with local celebrities, ranging from chefs and politicalRead the story …
Manifold Greatness – King James Bible
June 4, 2012 by
Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible at the JD Williams Library is a traveling exhibit that consists of high-quality reproductions of rare and historic books, manuscripts, and works of art from the Folger and Bodleian collections, combined with interpretive text and related images. Video by Mary Stanton. http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/intro/kjb_events.html
Washington Post: Food alliance examines rich history and culture underlying Southern cuisine
June 4, 2012 by
“In many ways, food is a nonthreatening entry point to speaking about bigger issues like race, class, gender and identity,” said John T. Edge, a food writer and director of the SFA. Read the story
Southern Education Desk: Effective Principal Training
June 4, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Like many school leaders, Intern Principal Felicia Pollard often begins her day before dawn. Read the story