OXFORD, Miss. – The official touring band of the United States Army will perform a free concert Friday (Nov. 14) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts as part of Military Appreciation Month. The Jazz Ambassadors offer a little something for everyone. The band’s repertoire includes swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards,Read the story …
Jazz Ambassadors to Perform Friday at Ford Center
Concert features music to complement 'The Girls of Atomic City'
November 11, 2014 by
29 Days of Thanks
Day 11: Our Veterans
November 11, 2014 by
The veterans in the United States military volunteer to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, giving us the opportunity to participate in the many things we love, including attending the University of Mississippi or cheering on Ole Miss football every fall Saturday. On this Veterans Day, we are thankful and appreciative of theirRead the story …
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Day 10: Our Students
November 10, 2014 by
A university would be nothing without its students. And we have some of the best here at Ole Miss. The university is known for academic excellence, and Ole Miss students have been the recipients of many prestigious scholarships. Ole Miss has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, more than any other SEC school. Since 1998, the universityRead the story …
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Day 9: University of Mississippi Medical Center
November 9, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the premier health facility in Mississippi and the state’s only academic health science center. With an enrollment of about 2,800 students, it is the home of the university’s schools of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry, the upper levels of the pharmacy program and graduate studies for other health-related occupations.Read the story …
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Day 8: Renovations
November 8, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi has been in Oxford for 166 years and construction is ongoing. That’s because Ole Miss is constantly improving. The university has $230 million in projects that are either underway or out for bid, and $206 million of new facilities are on the drawing board. Among those major improvements are renovations to theRead the story …
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Day 7: The Grove
November 7, 2014 by
On Saturdays in the fall, there is no better place to be than in the Grove. The tailgating experience is on the bucket list of thousands of people across the nation. And Ole Miss faithful are lucky enough to have it, quite literally, as the front yard of our great university. For that, we are veryRead the story …
Broadway Musical ‘Sister Act’ Coming to Ford Center
Monday night show features lively music, dancing and comedy
November 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Sister Act” is coming from Manhattan to the University of Mississippi for a Monday night performance at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Tickets range from $55 to $66.50, depending on seating, and are available at theRead the story …
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Day 6: Ole Miss Family Association
November 6, 2014 by
Today, we are thankful for the family support of our students through the Ole Miss Family Association (families.olemiss.edu). The Family Association, open for parents and family members of students, serves as a way for the university to inform families of resources and issues that are critical for student success. In addition to providing resources forRead the story …
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Day 5: Honors College
November 5, 2014 by
The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College is an academic cornerstone of the University of Mississippi. The university offered an honors program beginning in 1952, but the Honors College was developed in 1997 when Jim and Sally Barksdale decided to make a difference on campus with an endowment, bringing the idea of the college to a reality. SinceRead the story …
Football Fans Reminded to Be Careful with Tickets, Personal Items
Ole Miss fans are urged to be careful on game days
November 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans attending football games at the University of Mississippi are being reminded to check their tickets carefully and to keep an eye on personal property to protect themselves from fraud and theft. Keith Davis, a captain with the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, recommends that fans purchase tickets only from the universityRead the story …