In honor of the University of Mississippi Museum‘s 75th anniversary, the Ole Miss News Blog is featuring 75 different items from the museum’s archives of more than 20,000 objects. Today’s featured item is an ancient Greek coin, which depicts a griffin. The mythical creature is seated with one paw raised, with a small rooster below. The coin was minted sometimeRead the story …
Croft Lecture Focuses on Latin American Grassroots Activism
Boston University professor Jeffrey Rubin to discuss business response March 2
February 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The responses of private businesses to the social reforms and activism in Latin America over the past 20 years will be examined during a presentation March 2 at the University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Studies. Jeffrey Rubin, associate professor of history and research associate at the Institute on Culture, ReligionRead the story …
Meet Mary L. King, February’s Staff Member of the Month
February 23, 2015 by
Mary L. King, a custodian with University and Public Events, has been selected as Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for February. To help us get to know her better, King answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? King: Eight months. IOM: What is your hometown? King: Oxford. IOM: WhatRead the story …
Music of the South Concert Series Continues with Rory Block
Monday performance at the Ford Center blends traditional and new blues with folk stylings
February 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Blues artist Rory Block performs Monday (Feb. 23) at the Studio Theatre of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts as the Music of the South Concert Series continues at the University of Mississippi. The 7:30 p.m. show is also sponsored by the UM Center for the Study of SouthernRead the story …
UM Promotes Cycling for Faculty, Staff and Students
University has fleet of 25 bikes and 15 trikes for staff use, 50 for student use
February 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has a new fleet of 90 bicycles and tricycles available for faculty, staff and students to use in an effort to encourage both physical activity and the use of alternative modes of transportation on campus. Using a portion of a $250,000 grant from the Blue Cross Blue ShieldRead the story …
Paul Finebaum to Speak at Law School Graduation
Popular SEC Network analyst and sports journalist to address graduates May 9 in the Grove
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Popular college sports commentator Paul Finebaum will address the University of Mississippi School of Law’s class of 2015 at its graduation ceremony, which is set for 11 a.m. May 9 in the Grove. The law school officially announced Finebaum’s selection as graduation speaker Tuesday. “We eagerly anticipate hearing Paul Finebaum, along with the presidentRead the story …
Tyner to Lead Higher Education Lawyer Group
UM general counsel to become head of the National Association of College and University Attorneys
January 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, general counsel at the University of Mississippi, has been elected board chairman of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, a group of more than 4,000 higher education lawyers across the country. He begins his new role in June. UM Chancellor Dan Jones said those who have the honor of workingRead the story …
Meet Walter Flaschka, January’s Staff Member of the Month
January 16, 2015 by
Walter Flaschka, a network administrator in the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies who will be an instructor this spring, has been chosen as January’s Staff Member of the Month. To help us get to know him better, he answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss?Read the story …
UM Museum 75 for 75: Theora Hamblett’s Fluted Bowl
January 12, 2015 by
In honor of the University of Mississippi Museum‘s 75th anniversary this year, the Ole Miss News Blog is featuring 75 different items from the museum’s archives of more than 20,000 objects. Today’s featured item is Theora Hamblett’s aquamarine colored fluted dish, which is painted between two pieces of glass. Hamblett donated the piece to the University Museum. Born in Paris,Read the story …
Buckner’s Trestle Has Tragic, but Forgotten History
UM faculty, students injured in 1928 train wreck near campus; 20 killed in 1870 railway crash
January 3, 2015 by
The tree-lined Thacker Mountain Rail Trail that starts near the south end of Chucky Mullins Drive is a popular spot for hikers, cyclers and others who want to explore the 2.8-mile path. But many don’t realize the tranquil path where UM’s cross country teams and campus ROTC groups sometimes run crosses Buckner’s Trestle, the site of twoRead the story …