OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi graduates have enjoyed plenty of success in the performing arts and Ole Miss alumna Morla Gorrondona is no exception. Gorrondona, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2000, voiced the character Eris in the hot new video game “Destiny,” an action-adventure shared-world shooter developed by Bungie and publishedRead the story …
UM Graduate’s ‘Destiny’ is Video Game Voice-overs
Morla Gorrondona got first voice job at Ole Miss
December 18, 2014 by
Rowan Oak Holiday Hours
December 17, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi is closed for the holiday season beginning Dec. 23 and will reopen Jan. 5. However, William Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak, part of the University of Mississippi Museum, will remain open. Rowan Oak is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays,Read the story …
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Give Advice to UM Law Students
Audience gets glimpse of jurists' real character, perspectives on constitutional law
December 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – United States Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Elena Kagan offered advice Monday (Dec. 15) to law students at the University of Mississippi during a law school event at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The justices told the audience of nearly 1,000 about their days at Harvard LawRead the story …
5 Days of Giveaways: William Faulkner Holiday Package
Looking to add to your keepsake collection? Look no futher than the University Museum
December 16, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi is in the holiday spirit, and our 5 Days of Giveaways continues with a William Faulkner holiday package from the University of Mississippi Museum. The package includes the 2014 collectible keepsake and a newly-released Rowan Oak scarf, both designed by Melanie Munns. Munns, a Florida native, earned a bachelor’s degree inRead the story …
Enjoy the Holiday with ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ at the Ford Center
December 13, 2014 by
Embrace the holiday spirit Sunday night at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts with a performance of “Jingle Bell Rock: A Raucous Holiday Revue.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 14). The performance will feature Santa Claus, a live band and a talented group of singers performing Christmas classics suchRead the story …
Ford Center Gingerbread Village Opens Thursday
December 4, 2014 by
The fifth annual Gingerbread House Village display opens Thursday (Dec. 4) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and runs through Dec. 18. “The gingerbread village has become an Oxford tradition,” said Kate Meacham, Ford Center marketing director. “It gives the community an opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit. We are thankfulRead the story …
Mediaeval Baebes to Perform Dec. 9 at Ford Center
Show to feature familiar Christmas carols and traditional medieval songs
December 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The beautiful and mysterious Mediaeval Baebes, a British ensemble of female musicians, will perform their arrangements of familiar Christmas carols Dec. 9 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts as part of their “Of Kings and Angels” concert series. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $17Read the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 29: We Are Ole Miss
November 29, 2014 by
Once you become part of the Ole Miss family, it stays with you forever. From our landscaping to our athletic programs to our medical center, we have so much to be proud of and thankful for at the University of Mississippi. We all could’ve chosen any school to attend or any fan base to join.Read the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 28: Football
November 28, 2014 by
On Oct. 4, 2014, the Ole Miss Rebels defeated top-ranked Alabama. The last time the Rebs beat Bama was in 2003, when Eli Manning was quarterback. And something happened that day much bigger than just a win. That was the day Ole Miss fans once again had a football program that could compete at the highest level.Read the story …
29 Days of Thanks
Day 27: Family
November 27, 2014 by
This Thanksgiving Day, many of us are traveling to spend time with our loved ones, eat turkey, and more than likely, discuss Ole Miss football. We are thankful for those families and for our Ole Miss family. Happy Thanksgiving!