The J.D. Williams Library obtained three new databases that offer faculty, staff and students an efficient way to access a wide range of research information. With the help of the Office of the Provost and the College of Liberal Arts, the library now has One Search, History Vault and three new Gender Studies databases. OneRead the story …
19th-century papers shed light on early Natchez history
May 24, 2012 by
A collection of 19th-century papers, recently donated to the J.D. Williams Library’s Archives and Special Collections, provides insight into the unique history of the Natchez area. “I think what is so significant about this collection is the size and early nature of the Mississippi materials,” said Jennifer Ford, director of Archives and Special Collections. “TheRead the story …
Libraries’ Wish List
May 24, 2012 by
Students to Assist with Inventory Project With more than a million volumes in the main library, a book in the wrong place can make research frustrating. We recently developed our own inventory software that shows if books are in the correct location and helps identify books that were missing. This project has been very successfulRead the story …
Donors
May 24, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Libraries would like to thank our friends and donors who supported us with their generosity from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2011. Diligent efforts were made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please notify the Office of Development at 662-915-3027 if there are errors.
Friends Helped Ducote Receive Fulbright Honors
May 24, 2012 by
Martin Ducote, 2012 UM Fulbright Scholar gives credits to his friendships made at Ole Miss and his professors for enabling him to receive the national honor. Video by Mary Stanton.
Engineering Student Turns Love of Cars into Fulbright Scholarship to Germany
May 24, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Playing with cars in the front yard as a child has led a University of Mississippi student to study engineering and be chosen as a Fulbright Scholar to continue his interests. Martin Ducote, a Corinth native who calls Oxford home, always knew he wanted to do something related to engineering. His father,Read the story …
Dedicated Spanish Teacher Wins Outstanding Instructor
May 24, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In recognition of her enthusiastic teaching methods and exceptional class preparation, Ivonne Whitehead has been named as Outstanding Instructor in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts. “It’s an honor that I am overwhelmed by,” said Whitehead, a Spanish instructor. “I know the extraordinary quality of instructors that teach throughout theRead the story …
Rebel Netters Perfect In NCAA Singles First Round
May 24, 2012 by
Lutjen, Scholtz, Thiemann All Advance ATHENS, Ga. – The Ole Miss men’s tennis team went 3-0 on day one of the NCAA Singles Championships at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex, with Jonas Lutjen, Nik Scholtz and Marcel Thiemann all winning their matches to advance to the second round. Lutjen was first off the court, defeatingRead the story …
Family of Pharmacists Gives Back to Profession with $50,000 Endowments Gift
May 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As children growing up in Pascagoula, Kenny Clark and his sister, Rhonda Clark, experienced firsthand the golden age of the small-town drugstore – those idyllic days of cherry Cokes served from soda fountains, milkshakes in tall, curved glasses and a kindly, wise pharmacist who knew every customer by name. For Rhonda andRead the story …
Rebels Set To Begin Play In NCAA Singles And Doubles
May 23, 2012 by
Boxx Making Fourth Straight Appearance In Both ATHENS, Ga. – Ole Miss women’s tennis seniors Kristi Boxx and Abby Guthrie will begin play in the NCAA Individual Championships Wednesday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Boxx is seeded 9-16 in the 64-player singles draw and will face Lacey Smyth of Arizona in the first roundRead the story …