OXFORD, Miss. – One dreams about working as a foreign diplomat; another’s career interests range from immigration law to theater arts; and a third has zeroed in on the field of management information systems. While the two University of Mississippi students and a recent graduate plan varied careers, they all have studied Russian at UMRead the story …
UM Senior Lands Paid Internship with Utah Company
Summer program provides tremendous insights and opportunities for criminal justice major
July 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Growing up in Como, it always bothered Trakevia Miller to see young African-American males, including some of her own family members, ending up in prison. She often wondered what she could do to end the cycle of violence and crime that hit so close to home. Miller’s parents worked long and hardRead the story …
UM Botanist Has Exhibition at University Museum
Photos depict landscape and plants of Rowan Oak
July 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Photographs depicting the flora and landscape of Rowan Oak, shot by University of Mississippi botanist and pharmacognosist Edward Croom Jr., will be on display beginning Thursday, July 18 at the University Museum. “Faulkner’s Rowan Oak is a special sanctuary revealing the changes, mystery and beauty of the land,” Croom said. “Quoting Rumi,Read the story …
Pharmacy Student-Athletes in a League of Their Own
Blending sports with challenging academic provides unique challenges and satisfactions
July 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Studying pharmacy successfully requires exercising a measure of intellect and self-discipline every day. Studying pharmacy successfully while competing in intercollegiate athletics also requires daily megadoses of determination, commitment, time management and focus, plus a passion for both pharmacy and sports. “As a starter in basketball, (I) played 36 to 40 games aRead the story …
How to Handle Guest Parking on Campus
Temporary welcome booth opened on campus this morning, work on permanent booth underway
July 12, 2013 by
Whether you’ve invited someone to campus or are stopped by a visitor with questions, here’s the information you need to help guests who would like to park on campus beginning Aug. 15: Visitor parking passes are required on campus Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passes are not required until 9 p.m.Read the story …
UM Director Highsmith Remembered as Dedicated Marine Scientist
July 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Raymond Carl Highsmith, 72, executive director of the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology at the University of Mississippi, died of cancer Wednesday (July 10) at his home in Oxford. A funeral service is scheduled Friday (July 12) at 2 p.m. at Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, with Alice Clark officiating.Read the story …
Miss University Prepares to Take the Stage
Miss Mississippi Pageant runs today through Saturday
July 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An annual trunk show featuring Miss University showcasing her wardrobe and talent in advance of the state pageant was held July 2 on the Ole Miss campus. This year’s show featured Caroline Conerly who is preparing to compete in the Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg beginning today (July 10). Conerly showcased everythingRead the story …
Recent UM Alumnus Wins ODK National Honor
Doug Odom of Jackson recognized for scholarship, leadership in campus life
July 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Douglas Odom, a recent graduate of the University of Mississippi, has been recognized as an Omicron Delta Kappa Circles’ Leader of the Year. Each year, ODK chapters nominate an exceptional leader from their circle to be considered for the General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year award, which is givenRead the story …
4th Annual Oxford Blues Festival has been set for July 18-20
Lineup features Johnny Winter, Big George Brock, Reba Russell and more
July 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 4th Annual Oxford Blues Festival will be held July 18-20 at the Library Bar & Grill and on the grounds of the Walton-Young House in Oxford. This year’s festival lineup features legendary Johnny Winter, Big George Brock, Reba Russell and other blues artists from across the state. “North Mississippi has aRead the story …
Senior Physicist Breese Quinn Featured on ‘Great Faces and Places’ Poster
Poster was displayed at the NUFO Science Exhibition hosted by Science and National Lab Caucus
July 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi physicist is among an elite group of scientists featured on a National User Facility Organization poster that was displayed at the Science and National Lab Caucus. Breese Quinn’s photo and a brief description of his research are on “Faces and Places of Great Science and Innovation in theRead the story …