The spring semester bring numerous theatrical performances to the University of Mississippi, at both the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and the Ole Miss Department of Theatre Arts. Tickets for all theatrical events can be purchased at the UM Box Office in the Ole Miss Student Union or online at http://fordcenter.org or http://olemissboxoffice.com. Here’s aRead the story …
Ford Center, UM Theatre Offer Variety of Performances for Spring
Slate of offerings includes wide range of styles and material
February 12, 2016 by
Nominations Sought for Annual Sullivan Award
February 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement is seeking nominations for the 2016 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which recognizes a University of Mississippi student, alumnus or community member who sets an outstanding example of selfless service to others. Individuals who volunteer without actively seeking recognition are the prime candidates for this award.Read the story …
Clifton Taulbert to Deliver Lecture Tuesday
February 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – International lecturer, entrepreneur and Pulitzer-nominated author Clifton Taulbert will speak Tuesday (Feb. 9) on his new book “The Invitation” at the University of Mississippi. The lecture, hosted by the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is set for 5 p.m. in Weems AuditoriumRead the story …
Milkshake Mash-ups are Back at the UM Museum
January 31, 2016 by
Milkshake Mash-ups are back! Middle school students and teenagers are invited to the University of Mississippi Museum on the first Monday of each month for learning experiences featuring art projects and unlimited milkshakes and toppings. The museum staff combines two artists or themes within the museum into one fun art project for teenagers. The eventRead the story …
HGTV Pilot Episode of ‘Home Town’ Hosted by Two Ole Miss Alumni
Shop owners Erin and Ben Napier encourage small-town living
January 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two artistic University of Mississippi alumni will host the pilot episode of “Home Town,” airing Sunday (Jan. 24) on HGTV. Erin and Ben Napier, residents of Laurel, have made their living by creating historical-inspired designs for furniture, home goods and wedding stationery. They’ve used their talents to help revitalize downtown Laurel, and HGTV tookRead the story …
Enjoy the Broadway Performance of ‘Annie’ at the Ford Center
January 15, 2016 by
The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is bringing the national Broadway tour of the beloved Tony award-winning musical “Annie” to the University of Mississippi this month. The show is slated for one performance, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 20). Tickets are $55 for balcony seating, $61 for the mezzanine and box tier 2 andRead the story …
Art Professor’s Work on Display in New Orleans Gallery
January 9, 2016 by
A collection of clear air landscape paintings by a University of Mississippi professor debuts this weekend in New Orleans at the Carol Robinson Gallery. Robert Malone, UM adjunct instructor of studio art, has been studying scenery on the Gulf Coast from Ocean Springs to Bay St. Louis and New Orleans over the last year toRead the story …
Check Out Awesome Time-lapse of Pavilion Construction
January 7, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi photography staff has been keeping track of the construction progress of the $96.5 million Pavilion at Ole Miss. In December 2013, Robert Jordan, director of Ole Miss Photography, placed a camera on top of Anderson Hall to take photos each day of the construction progress. Photographers visited the rooftop camera onceRead the story …
Archie Manning Looks Back on 1970 Sugar Bowl
December 30, 2015 by
The last time Ole Miss played in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans was in 1970, 46 years ago. The Rebels were led by one of the nation’s best quarterbacks, Ole Miss legend Archie Manning. Manning recalls fond memories of that 1969 season, ending with the New Year’s Day Sugar Bowl game. He and hisRead the story …
2016 Sugar Bowl: An Ole Miss Fan’s Guide
Celebrate the Rebels' trip back to the Sugar Bowl in style
December 29, 2015 by
Thousands of Rebel faithful will celebrate the New Year at the 2016 Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans as they watch the Ole Miss Rebels take on Oklahoma State. While there’s no shortage of activities in the Big Easy, here are some attractions and events to keep in mind on this year’s bowl vacation: SugarRead the story …