OXFORD, Miss. – In true Rebel style, University of Mississippi alumna Leslie Westbrook bucked the confines of her generation and became one of the nation’s most successful consumer market specialists with Fortune 500 clients. “Like all good Southern ladies in that era, I planned to marry my college sweetheart and teach school,” said Westbrook, aRead the story …
Westbrook Pledges Major Gift to UM Journalism School
Endowment will support new construction, featuring consumer research lab
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UM Student’s Tutoring Agency is Big Winner at Delta Pitch Competition
Madison native scored $40,000 grand prize and airfare to national conference
October 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi accountancy student with a growing tutoring agency was the big winner Thursday (Sept. 29) during the Delta Regional Authority Delta Pitch competition at the UM Innovation Center at Insight Park. Lee Ingram’s HigherLearning LLC was selected from among five participants in the contest, which was co-hosted by InsightRead the story …
Concert to Benefit Oxford Boys and Girls Club
Gospel and country artists Michael English and Trae Edwards set for Tuesday show at Ford Center
September 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A benefit concert for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, featuring gospel and country performers Michael English and Trae Edwards, is set for Tuesday (Oct. 4) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $25 through the Ole Miss BoxRead the story …
UM Presentation Focuses on Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore’s Ties
Literary researchers to examine authors' literary and family connections
September 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scholars will explore the literary and family connections shared by Mississippi authors Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore during a brown bag event at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. The event, set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 in the Faulker Room, features a discussion by literary scholars Suzanne Marrs and AnnetteRead the story …
UM Food Day Celebration Features Day of Service, Pop-Up Market, More
Events scheduled throughout October to educate and get community involved
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day, a nationwide celebration that focuses on the importance of improving American diets and food policies, throughout October. Food Day events commence with a composting workshop hosted by Sustainable Oxford at 6 p.m. Monday (Oct. 3) at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Campus events kickRead the story …
UM Archives Presentation Explores Papers of Prominent Segregationist
John C. Satterfield represented Gov. Barnett in opposition of university's integration in 1962
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life and actions of one of Mississippi’s most notorious segregationists is the subject of an Oct. 4 program at the University of Mississippi. The program, “A Practicing Attorney Opposes the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through the Legislative Process: As Seen in the Papers of John C. Satterfield (1904-1981),” is scheduledRead the story …
UM Helps Oxford Doctor and Son Prepare for Medical Mission Trip
Communiversity course bridges the gap for health care workers and Spanish-speaking patients
September 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford oncologist Dr. Dennis Morgan and his son Joshua are preparing for a visit next year to Oaxaca, Mexico, where they will tend to medical needs of residents living in the poorest communities. Among the challenges they will face is the language barrier when speaking about medical issues with people in theRead the story …
Overby Event Brings Together Brokaw, Barbour, Ford
Discussions to provide perspective, reactions to presidential debate and campaigns
September 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will host Tom Brokaw, former Gov. Haley Barbour and other notables on Friday (Sept. 30) for spirited political reactions to this week’s presidential debate. Brokaw, longtime NBC correspondent and former anchor for “NBC Nightly News”; Andy Lack, president of NBC News; and politicalRead the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Distinguished Alumni at Homecoming
Group to be lauded at reception and on the field during Memphis game
September 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is awarding seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual honors as part of Homecoming activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2016 are: David E. Brevard (BA 78) of Tupelo; Dr. James L. Cox (MD 63) of Atlanta; Thomas C. Meredith (EDD 71) ofRead the story …
UM Insight Park Co-Hosting DRA Delta Pitch Competition
Participants vying Sept. 29 for fellowships, advancement to national conference
September 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Individual entrepreneurs and start-up organizations are invited to vie for fellowships to a national conference at the Delta Regional Authority Delta Pitch competition Thursday (Sept. 29) at the University of Mississippi. The event begins at 1 p.m. in UM’s Innovation Hub at Insight Park. Co-hosts are Insight Park, the Center for InnovationRead the story …