OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Educational Research and Evaluation has been named in honor of its former director, the late Maxine Harper. The designation was announced Friday (Nov. 8) after a memorial service at Paris-Yates Chapel. Harper, a special education professor, was a quadriplegic whose cerebral palsy confined her to aRead the story …
UM Educational Research Center Named in Honor of Maxine Harper
Lori Wolff leads Dr. Maxine Harper Center for Educational Research and Evaluation
November 11, 2013 by
Help Ole Miss, Kroger Fight Hunger
November 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss and Kroger, in conjunction with the Mid-South Food Bank and the Mississippi Food Network, will be on hand during Saturday’s football game versus Arkansas to collect non-perishable food items or monetary donations to fight hunger in the area as part of the Million Meals Challenge. Fans are encouraged to bringRead the story …
UM to Incorporate Fitness into Elementary Education Program
New emphasis combines physical activity with learning in the classroom
November 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is designing a new curriculum to train future elementary teachers who will specialize in integrating health and physical activity into their classrooms to improve student achievement. The project is being completed with $1.2 million in external support from The Bower Foundation of Ridgeland. With 740 undergraduates, elementary educationRead the story …
Journalism Students Have Hand in New Season of ‘Oxford Sounds’
Series premieres Nov. 7 on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, some students credited as associate producers
November 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and its Meek School of Journalism and New Media will play a key role in the production this season of “Oxford Sounds” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, airing at 9 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 7). An hourlong series documenting and discovering the music and musicians that are a part ofRead the story …
UM Salutes Veterans with Week of Activities
Events include football and basketball games, Ford Center production and review ceremony
November 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will salute veterans with a full week of activities beginning Friday (Nov. 8) and continuing through Nov. 16. More than 400 student veterans are enrolled at the university. The celebration begins with the Ole Miss-Troy University men’s basketball game, set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Tad Smith Coliseum.Read the story …
Don’t Miss Pride and Joy, the Newest SFA Feature Documentary
November 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pride & Joy, the SFA’s feature documentary by Joe York, is coming to a small screen near you. So near you, in fact, that it’s probably in your living room. (For those of you who haven’t finished your coffee yet, we’re talking about your television.) Here are your chances to catch PrideRead the story …
University Hosts Delta Leadership Institute
McLean Institute plays lead role in program designed to build leadership skills across eight-state region
November 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first session of the 2013 Delta Leadership Institute will convene Nov. 4-7 at the University of Mississippi. The university’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement is playing a leading role in organizing and implementing the program, which is funded through a grant from the Delta Regional Authority. Approximately 52Read the story …
Media Executives Set to Speak at ACT 4 Experience
UM Magazine Innovation Center to host fourth annual conference
November 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi is preparing for its fourth annual Amplify, Clarify & Testify, or ACT, Experience conferment this week at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics. This year’s event will focus on digital and print as an integrated force – not either/or, butRead the story …
Campus Connections Brings Enlightening Programming to Ford Center
Three performances during November connect faculty and students to the stage community
November 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Campus Connections, the newest series at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, is in full swing this month with three performances designed for the university community. The Campus Connections series features faculty-led student ensembles or involve themes that are of particular importance to students. This month’s performances include “FahrenheitRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Introduces 2013-14 Officers
November 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association announced its officers for 2013-14 during Homecoming festivities on campus. Jimmy Brown (BBA 70) of Grenada was named president, a one-year term that changes each Homecoming. Brown oversees banking operations in North Mississippi for Regions Financial Corporation. He has served 38 years with Regions, a top bankRead the story …