JACKSON, Miss. – Ask brittle diabetic Nancy Smith why she opted for a pancreas transplant, a rare procedure not without risk or potentially devastating complications, and she’ll tell you about her heart. There’s her son Carruth, an 18-year-old high school senior. There’s daughter Braeden, 23, a college graduate and preschool teacher. “They’re amazing,” the JacksonRead the story …
UM, Oxford to Celebrate Food Day
Oct. 16 celebration to feature on-campus farmers market, festival and panel discussion
October 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community will observe Food Day – a nationwide movement toward healthy, affordable and sustainable food – Thursday (Oct. 16) with a festival and panel discussion. The Food Day Farmers Market and Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union.Read the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming
Honorees include former chancellor, Rebel football and basketball stars
October 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is recognizing seven distinguished alumni, including a former chancellor and two record-setting student-athletes, with its highest honors this month as part of the university’s annual Homecoming activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2014 are: James W. Davis (BBA 62, MS 63, PhD 72)Read the story …
Rebel Hoops Opens Fall Practice
Ole Miss boasts SEC-best five seniors
October 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss basketball squad opened fall practice Friday at the team’s practice facility at the Tuohy Center. Although this marked the Ole Miss’ first official practice of the season, the Rebels have worked together much of the off season, including individual work and the team’s trip to the Bahamas in August.Read the story …
Offense Rebounds in Week Three of Ole Miss Baseball Fall Practices
Rebels hit five home runs in Week Three scrimmages
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One week after the pitching staff got the best of the Ole Miss baseball team, the bats broke out in week three of the Rebels’ fall intrasquad scrimmages, as five total home runs and another five doubles were hit Friday and Sunday. “I like how the offense bounced back from last week,”Read the story …
Indiana Professor to Discuss Growing Influence of African Languages
Linguist Antonia Schleicher to present 54th Christopher Longest Lecture
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Indiana University Professor Antonia Schleicher will discuss “The Growing Impact of African Languages in the United States” Oct. 27 at the University of Mississippi for the Department of Modern Languages‘ 54th annual Christopher Longest Lecture. The lecture is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Bondurant Hall Auditorium, preceded by a 4:30 reception atRead the story …
Another Freshman Rebel Honored
Taylor Alexander named SEC Freshman of the Week
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — For the second time this season, an Ole Miss volleyball player was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week. Taylor Alexander (Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) received that honor after her performance in helping lead the Rebels to a 3-0 win over defending SEC Champion Missouri. The 6-4 freshman went on a tearRead the story …
New Giving Platform Launched into Immediate Success
Victory Celebration Fund and Chucky Mullins scholarship raised combined $220,000
October 9, 2014 by
Thirty-six hours. $220,000. Rebel fans are generous. And they respond quickly. In less than 24 hours, contributors donated more than $100,000 to help with the costs of a fine for students rushing the football field and the replacement of goal posts following Ole Miss’ win against Alabama. That generosity continued Wednesday with the “I Wear 38” campaign. InRead the story …
UM Grant Puts Gardens in Oxford Schools
Della Davidson Elementary School celebrates grand opening of newest plot in cooperative effort
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students and teachers at Della Davidson Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of their new school garden Wednesday (Oct. 1) afternoon. The garden began in March with financing from the University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management through a W.K. Kellogg grant as part of the “Eating Good … andRead the story …
Activist Deepa Iyer to Visit UM Oct. 14-16
Winter Institute, Department of Public Policy Leadership co-sponsoring scholar's public appearances
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The founder and executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together is making a series of appearances Oct. 14–16 at the University of Mississippi. Scholar–activist–lawyer Deepa Iyer lectures Wednesday (Oct. 15) at the Overby Center Auditorium and Thursday (Oct. 16) at the Robert C. Khayat Law Center, Room 1090. Both events startRead the story …