OXFORD, Miss. – The Christmas holiday season got a whole lot brighter for the children and families of University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees as they received gifts Friday (Dec. 14) at the Ole Miss Union Ballroom. Smiles abounded as members of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization distributed more than 300 gifts through theRead the story …
Faculty and Staff Play Santa’s Helpers through Books & Bears Program
Annual charity event provides toys for physical plant employees and their families
December 18, 2012 by
Recreation Management Majors Enjoy Thriving Job Market
Versatile UM major attracts variety of student, provides array of options for graduates
December 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For park and recreation management majors at the University of Mississippi, the post-graduation job market is thrilling, but not scary. Most of them, you see, already have solid job prospects. One of those students is Diandra DeVoe-Hazelett, a senior from Orlando, Fla., who began figure skating when she was 6. Figuring outRead the story …
Professor Receives $1.6 Million to Study Potential Hepatitis C Drugs
UM graduate students contribute to pharmaceutical research
December 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacognosy professor has been awarded a $1.6 million Research Project Grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct studies on potential drugs for hepatitis C. “There is a significant need for new drugs to treat hepatitis C,” said Mark T. Hamann, principal investigator on the project. “BasedRead the story …
First African-American Homecoming Queen Makes Essence Magazine List
Courtney Pearson shares company of Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams
December 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – By being elected the University of Mississippi’s first African-American homecoming queen, Courtney Roxanne Pearson has made Essence Magazine’s “25 Reasons We’re Proud to Be Black Women” list. The 21-year-old senior English secondary education major from Memphis is No. 20 on the list, which includes such notables as first lady Michelle Obama,Read the story …
Bryant Bolsters Confidence in State’s Aerospace Industry
Governor reaffirms commitment to educational equality to ensure Mississippi maintains a stable work force
December 4, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Praising the role of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi in assisting aerospace manufacturing operations around Mississippi, Gov. Phil Bryant reaffirmed his commitment Tuesday to maintain and increase an educated work force for present and future employers. “Mississippi is working for so many people inRead the story …
English Professor Receives Faculty Achievement Award
Faulkner scholar honored for service, scholarship
December 3, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jay Watson, the Howry Chair of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, is the 2012 recipient of the university’s Faculty Achievement Award. Since receiving his doctorate from Harvard 23 years ago, Watson has been a significant contributor to the Department of English and the entire university. As a teacher, heRead the story …
Gingerbread House Village Brings Holiday Wonderland to Ford Center
Exhibit runs Dec. 5-20, includes story times, caroling and an appearance by Santa
December 3, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In what is becoming an Oxford holiday tradition, the Gingerbread House Village will be on display Dec. 5-20 in the studio theatre of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. “This is our third year displaying the village, and the confectionary creations keep getting bigger and better each holidayRead the story …
John Tesh Brings His Big Band Show to Ole Miss
Grammy-nominated performer visits Ford Center Dec. 16 as part of national tour
December 3, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grammy-nominated composer, musician and nationally syndicated radio host John Tesh will perform his “Big Band Christmas” Dec. 16 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. Tickets to the 3 p.m. concert range from $39 to $50 for various seating and are available byRead the story …
UM Education Student Helps Schools Get $3,000 in Grants
Money buys literacy materials for North Panola, Okolona schools
November 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at Okolona Elementary School and North Panola Junior High School probably don’t know University of Mississippi senior Angie Tracy, but thanks to her, they have new reading materials this fall. Tracy helped the North Mississippi Education Consortium obtain $3,000 in grants for the schools. The St. Louis native has been chosenRead the story …