OXFORD, Miss. – Douglas Odom, a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi, has been recognized as an Omicron Delta Kappa Circles’ Leader of the Year. Each year, ODK chapters nominate an exceptional leader from their circle to be considered for the General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year award, which is givenRead the story …
4th Annual Oxford Blues Festival has been set for July 18-20
Lineup features Johnny Winter, Big George Brock, Reba Russell and more
July 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 4th Annual Oxford Blues Festival will be held July 18-20 at the Library Bar & Grill and on the grounds of the Walton-Young House in Oxford. This year’s festival lineup features legendary Johnny Winter, Big George Brock, Reba Russell and other blues artists from across the state. “North Mississippi has aRead the story …
Principal Corps Expands Placements to Mississippi Gulf Coast
Innovative educator training program's recruits possess impressive credentials
July 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twelve accomplished educators with aspirations of helping shape the future of Mississippi public education have joined the fifth cohort of the University of Mississippi’s Principal Corps. For the first time, the 13-month program – which prepares teachers for K-12 leadership positions with a combination of graduate coursework and two full-time internships –Read the story …
Former Alumni Director James Butler Dies at 86
Administrator opened doors for women, black alumni and helped modernize Alumni Association
July 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A former University of Mississippi administrator who helped modernize and dramatically expand the university’s Alumni Association is being remembered as an innovator, a compassionate leader and a dedicated friend and husband. James N. Butler, who served 10 years as director of alumni affairs and nearly two decades in other roles with theRead the story …
Where the Crime Lab Meets the Classroom
EPSCoR Mississippi program invigorates middle school science teachers
July 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than a dozen north Mississippi middle school science teachers recently spent two weeks studying blood spatter and footprint evidence, but they weren’t helping search for a killer. Rather, they were looking for new ways to engage their students in the classroom. The teachers attended a workshop at the University of MississippiRead the story …
Weekly Summer Camp Keeps Kids Active
Rebel Quest offers hands-on learning, exploration and motivation
July 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Education and fun are combined for kids ages 6-13 who attend Rebel Quest this summer at the University of Mississippi. The day camp for kids is designed to provide a fun-filled summer for children in the Oxford area. Camp fees are $175 per week including lunch, and the weekly camps go throughRead the story …
UM Health Program Combats Childhood Obesity in State
Kellogg Foundation grant funds health education, gardens, teacher fitness facilities in Delta schools
July 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are working to help prevent and reduce childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta, supported by a $275,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The WKKF grant provides funding to expand the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management’s Eating Good … and Moving Like We Should program,Read the story …
Marvin C. Wilson Retires as Pharmacy School’s Associate Dean
Administrator retiring after nearly 43 years of service to the school
June 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When budding pharmacists gather each spring to receive their coveted Doctor of Pharmacy degree, the moment is especially sweet for Marvin C. Wilson, the man who recruited many of them to the University of Mississippi. As he calls the graduates’ names, summoning each to cross the stage and receive their degree, WilsonRead the story …
Livability.com: Oxford Named Second-Best College Town in Nation
Town notches Top 10 rankings for third consecutive year
June 27, 2013 by
Oxford, Miss. has been called the “Hollywood version” of a Southern town, but the city’s architecture and genteel atmosphere are as genuine as the magnolia trees that shade tailgaters before football games at the University of Mississippi. Celebrated authors like William Faulkner, John Grisham and Larry Brown drew inspiration from the city, where intellectual andRead the story …
Isiah Young Makes World Championships In 200m
Shatters school record with 19.86
June 24, 2013 by
DES MOINES, Iowa – Isiah Young is headed back to the international track & field stage. Young, who graduated from Ole Miss last month, captured a silver medal in the men’s 200 meters at the USA Championships on Sunday to propel him to the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Russia (Aug. 10-18). After shattering mostRead the story …