OXFORD, Miss. – Chester L. Quarles, of Tula, a longtime University of Mississippi educator and respected international criminal justice expert, died Thursday (Oct. 31) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was 69. A UM criminal justice professor emeritus, Quarles wrote extensively on school safety and worked with administrators and law enforcementRead the story …
Longtime UM Educator Chester Quarles Dead at 69
Professor remembered as a colleague, mentor, encourager and loyal friend
November 4, 2013 by
Journalism Faculty Member Named Oxford’s PR Professional of the Year
Robin Street recognized for career and teaching achievements
November 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robin Street, lecturer in journalism at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media, has been named PR Professional of the Year by the Oxford chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. Street, who holds her Accredited in Public Relations certification, specializes in teaching public relations. The award is givenRead the story …
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Featured in New UM Documentary
Filmmaker Rex Jones' 'Beautiful Jim' premieres Nov. 7 in Oxford
November 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Inspiration can strike at any time, even while searching through an old junk pile. For documentary filmmaker Rex Jones, the inspiration for his upcoming film came while studying old Coca-Cola bottles. “I’m always looking for movie ideas and I’m lucky here in that I have the freedom to make movies that reflectRead the story …
VIDEO: Happy Halloween from Willie Price
October 31, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Children from Willie Price School made their way to the Lyceum to do some trick-or-treating. They were greeted by staff members and baskets full of treats.
Former Secretary of Education Visits Honors College
Bill Bennett talks to students about raising teaching standards in nation's schools
October 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former U. S. Secretary of Education William “Bill” Bennett, host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Morning in America,” talked with Honors College students during a round table forum earlier this week at the University of Mississippi. Bennett’s offering of seasoned insight about education in the United States was driven by aRead the story …
Museum Family Activity Day Encourages Kooky Art Creation
Families invited to create own masterpieces inspired by works of Ron Dale
October 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host Kooky Creations Family Activity Day this weekend, providing the community with a chance to create quirky art inspired by ceramist Ron Dale. Dale’s exhibit, “Recollecting: 1980-2012,” is on display at the museum through Jan. 11, 2014, featuring fun, bright pieces that capture the imagination ofRead the story …
New UM Doctoral Program Aims to Help Recovery from Brain Injuries
Special education Ph.D. with neuroscience component among only three of its kind in country
October 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Concussions and other head injuries, including those suffered by football players and military personnel in combat, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. To help address these problems, the University of Mississippi’s School of Education has launched a new Ph.D. program with a neuroscience component. One of only three programs of itsRead the story …
Private Gifts Endow Foodways Professorship
UM now searches for top scholar to fill position for 2014-15
October 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, has long led the nation in documentary work about foodways, the cultural and culinary practices of a region or group. With a new endowed professorship, the SFA aims to drive foodways scholarship,Read the story …
Seven Ole Miss Athletics Teams Above National GSR Average
Women’s Basketball, Women’s Golf, Women’s Tennis, Soccer Post Perfect 100 GSR
October 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Seven of Ole Miss’ athletics teams scored above the national average in graduation success rate (GSR). Additionally, women’s basketball, women’s golf, soccer and women’s tennis registered a perfect 100 GSR. “While all of the University of Mississippi’s Olympic sports and W. Basketball teams continue to graduate above the national average, we areRead the story …
Promotion Takes Parking Director Back to Utah
Long-term plan instituted by Astill will continue to guide parking on campus
October 28, 2013 by
In just over a year, the University of Mississippi’s first parking and transportation director Isaac Astill helped Ole Miss take steps to improve parking on campus, including significant increases in the use of public transit systems by the UM community and a plan for a new parking garage set to break ground in November. OnRead the story …