OXFORD, Miss. – For the 12th year, the University of Mississippi Museum is offering a collectible holiday keepsake, this time featuring an image of the university’s “Walk of Champions” arch. The limited commemorative keepsake is available for $25 plus tax. Collectibles from previous years – featuring the Barnard Observatory, Old Skipwith House, Brandt Memory House,Read the story …
Annual Collectible Features “Walk of Champions” Arch
12th year the holiday keepsake has been offered by the University Museum.
November 15, 2012 by
Video: UM Hosts National Lab Day
November 12, 2012 by
National Lab Day in Mississippi was held at The University of Mississippi campus recently. The event allowed three top research labs to talk with four of the states leading universities. Video by Mary Stanton.
Video: U.S. Navy Band Performs for Ole Miss Veterans
November 12, 2012 by
As a thank you to all the students, faculty and staff who served or are presently serving in our military, the University recently hosted a performance of the The U.S. Navy Band, the Commodores at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Video by Mary Stanton.
November Science Cafe Examines Computational Quantum Chemistry
Professor's work allows new access to field, promotes excellence in research
November 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of mathematical equations and computer simulations in chemistry will be discussed in a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s final meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 1120Read the story …
Music of the South Series Continues with Randall Bramblett
Popular Southern singer-songwriter to perform Nov. 13
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Music of the South series, which highlights intimate evenings with Southern performers at the University of Mississippi, continues Tuesday (Nov. 13) with Randall Bramblett. A partnership between the university’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the Music of the SouthRead the story …
Social Work Students Continue Mound Bayou-UM Collaboration
Academic excellence, service combine in restoration efforts
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of social work faculty and students from the University of Mississippi is helping the city of Mound Bayou make progress in its efforts to preserve historic buildings and history. The Mound Bayou Service Learning Historic Preservation Project is an ongoing work with the community from several levels. Social work facultyRead the story …
Sociology Professor Named Humanities Teacher of the Year
Jeff Jackson to lecture Nov. 8
November 5, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interest in the globalization of the developing world has earned a University of Mississippi professor a statewide honor. Jeff Jackson, associate professor of sociology, has been named the 2012 Humanities Teacher of the Year, and will give a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 8) in the Tupelo Room of BarnardRead the story …
New Food Bank Caters to Ole Miss Students in Need
Student-led organization hopes to solve hunger on campus
November 5, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss – Ole Miss students who need food will have access to a new Food Bank thanks to the effort of a group of dedicated students, faculty and staff members. The grand opening for the Ole Miss Food Bank, located in Kinard 213, is set for Thursday, Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m. The eventRead the story …
Arkansas Couple Commits Major Gift to Support Faculty at Ole Miss
$1.8 million donation will help with faculty recruitment
November 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first seven years of his life, Charles Moore lived in a home with no electricity on a dirt road near Blytheville, Ark. As he matured, he made three goals for his life: to marry a nice young woman, to see the turn of the century, and to do well financially.Read the story …
Pharmacy Professor Receives National Academic Advising Recognition
McCaffrey lauded for dedication to motivating and encouraging students
November 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If Mary Claire Jarrell could use just one word to describe David McCaffrey, a University of Mississippi professor of pharmacy administration, it would be “encouraging.” “Throughout my tenure at Ole Miss, Dr. McCaffrey has been my support system and the one faculty member I knew I could go to with any questionRead the story …